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A diverse group of people standing outdoors holding a large banner that reads "SAMARITANS Shetland." They are in front of a gray building with a red fence on the left.

Samaritans hope to recruit new volunteers at open day this weekend

17 June 2024

People attending an indoor expo, engaging in conversations with various informational posters and display booths in the background.

Lots of interest in event highlighting the challenges of climate change

16 June 2024

A group of eight people in colorful, flamboyant costumes stand together on a narrow street with stone buildings. One person holds a rainbow umbrella. Bunting is visible in the background.

Shetland’s third Pride Festival under way

15 June 2024

A person wearing a yellow safety vest and rainbow clothing raises both thumbs up while leading a group of people participating in a cheerful parade on a cloudy day.

Shetland Pride back for third year: ‘It’s such a community event and feeling’

15 June 2024

Statkraft exploring potential for another hydrogen project in Shetland

14 June 2024

An orange lifeboat assists a white sailboat near a coastal shoreline with houses in the background.

Lifeboat comes to aid of yacht suffering engine problems

14 June 2024

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Plans submitted for satellite ground station

14 June 2024

Yachts to arrive, Yell ferry, road safety and more…

14 June 2024

•Also in the news

Tourist information center located on a corner of a quaint street with directional signs.

Updated

Tourist office to close this year

13 June 2024

A large wooden structure, resembling a Viking ship, is engulfed in bright flames while an audience watches in the dark, holding torches and capturing the scene with phones.

Highly commended, lifeboat donation, tidal energy decommissioning and more…

13 June 2024

•Also in the news

Demand still growing for NorthLink ferry service, meeting hears

13 June 2024

Yell Sound ferry down to single vessel

13 June 2024

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Progress being made on Brae rural energy hub project

13 June 2024

A man and woman standing in front of a stove with flames.

Food festival axed as Taste of Shetland changes direction

12 June 2024

New pay structure for care staff reducing need for agency workers, SIC chief says

12 June 2024

Aerial view of a construction site with earth-moving equipment on rugged terrain, featuring roads, a yellow site office, and workers.

Lessons will be learned from ’geotechnical incident’, Viking liaison meeting hears

12 June 2024

Two children in Viking costumes stand behind a display table with shields, an axe, a dragon head, and a laptop. A banner beside them reads "Junior Up Helly Aa - Find Out More Here.

Joy as Junior Up Helly Aa wins national award

12 June 2024

Professional in a suit posing in front of a loganair sign.

‘Small green shoots’ appearing in Loganair’s bid to improve reliability

12 June 2024

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Four people in high-visibility clothing stand in a stable next to a black and white horse.

Dead Slow: appeal to drivers to slow down to 10mph when horses are on the road

11 June 2024

Shetland Pride puts call out for volunteers ahead of weekend’s event

11 June 2024

A man in a blue shirt and dark blazer leans against a stone wall by the water, with a Viking longship in the background on a sunny day.

Carmichael ‘proud’ to back Lib Dem manifesto

Meanwhile the Conservatives have also announced their manifesto

11 June 2024

Orkney seeking short-term homeless housing in Shetland due to accommodation shortage

11 June 2024

A group of eight people standing in a semi-circle, wearing a mix of casual and uniform attire, in a room with partition screens in the background.

More than 200 turn out for third heart screening event for young people

10 June 2024

Filla engine issue explained as ferry prepares to re-enter service

10 June 2024

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A bartender presenting to seated patrons at a dimly lit tasting room decorated with wall art and serving beer samples.

Alcohol licence go-ahead for whisky distillery

10 June 2024

Self-referral for physiotherapy reopens

9 June 2024

Four men in kilts hold a "Brae Shetland Tartan Army" banner with Viking characters in front of two maroon doors.

High hopes as members of Shetland’s Tartan Army prepare to head to Euros

8 June 2024

A gravel path leads downhill towards a coastal village with homes and green fields, flanked by a calm sea and distant islands under a clear blue sky.

Salmon farm ‘FlowCam’ helping to monitor Clickimin Loch

8 June 2024

No surprise names as six confirmed to stand in election

7 June 2024

Aerial view of a coastal town with residential buildings, a cemetery, green spaces, and large construction areas near the shoreline and harbor.

Residents express frustration about Knab development project

Former Anderson High School site developed in phases
Neighbours say their concerns are not listened to
Council insists the project will change as time goes on

7 June 2024

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A yellow and green SGAA helicopter lands near an ambulance outside residential buildings.

Coastguard crew strike results in rare visit to isles for charity air ambulance helicopter

7 June 2024

•Emergency services

A large group of people stands outdoors by a sign reading "DDAY80", with three British flags, one Canadian flag, and two American flags displayed, and a torch-lit at the center.

Unst beacon, Aith gala, fiddle week and more…

7 June 2024

•Also in the news

A cow stands in a grassy field next to various milk and dairy product containers, including milk bottles, cream tubs, and a box labeled "Butter." A farm is visible in the background.

Dairy concern as costs continue to rise

7 June 2024

A person wearing a light grey sweater is knitting a purple and white patterned item while sitting next to a window, with empty chairs visible beside them.

Knitting tuition project to re-launch as new charity

7 June 2024

A coastal village with residential houses in the foreground, a bustling harbor with fishing boats and ships moored, and rolling hills in the background.

Gene variant with higher risk of cancer more common in people with Whalsay heritage, study finds

6 June 2024

A woman and a man in military uniform hold a wreath of red poppies during a ceremony, with a soldier and a stone building in the background.

Wreaths laid on 80th anniversary of D-Day

6 June 2024

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A landscape featuring multiple wind turbines on a hilly terrain during sunset, with a winding road and a small body of water in the foreground.

Milestone for SSE Renewables as Viking produces first power

6 June 2024

Shetland hairdressers among top in the country

6 June 2024

Two people in black jackets stand outdoors in front of industrial equipment with height markings.

Lerwick playing its part as installation work gets underway on Rosebank oil development

5 June 2024

Youngsters recognised for volunteering efforts

5 June 2024

Lerwick Sheriff Court.

Community safety councillor fined £300 for speeding

5 June 2024

A stone building with a sign reading "Police" above the entrance, features gabled roofs and windows. A blue sign at the front indicates "County Buildings." There are benches and a lamppost nearby.

Ban and unpaid work for driver who caused serious accident involving a cyclist

5 June 2024

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Bronze plaque with the text "sheriff court" beneath a relief of a coat of arms flanked by two heraldic beasts.

Johnson warned he could be jailed for breaching court orders

5 June 2024

A large white and blue ferry is docked at a pier on a cloudy day, with hills visible in the background.

Deductions applied to Serco NorthLink after late dry dock returns

5 June 2024

Two police motorcycles in high-visibility yellow parked on a scenic rural hillside road with a vast landscape and cloudy sky in the background.

Police offer refinement course for local motorcyclists

5 June 2024

A group of workers wearing high-visibility jackets and holding Unite union posters stand outside a building labeled "Sullom Voe Terminal," with barbed wire visible above the entrance.

General election campaign round-up 4 June

4 June 2024

Map of Lerwick displaying speed limits: blue areas show 20 mph zones, green areas indicate 30 mph zones, and red outlines possible future 20 mph zones.

Proposals to introduce more 20mph speed limits in Lerwick residential areas

4 June 2024

A young person with short, light-brown hair wears a grey and black jacket. They look directly at the camera, smiling slightly, standing against a plain beige background.

Laughs-a-plenty as Mossbank pupil heads to national joke competition final

4 June 2024

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