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No change on general election campaign following Bute House agreement collapse, says SNP candidate

26 April 2024

Diesel fuel pump station with price signage displaying diesel at 153.9p per litre and hvo diesel at 169.5p per litre.

Highland Fuels opens Shetland’s first renewable diesel pump

25 April 2024

A seagull flies over an industrial construction site with large machinery, cranes, and a tall chimney under a cloudy sky.

Spaceport clears final hurdle to become fully operational

25 April 2024

A person smiling for a selfie with a coastal landscape in the background.

End of power sharing agreement a ‘good thing for Scottish Greens’ – Armitage

25 April 2024

Carmichael says tunnels are fair price for Shetland hosting SaxaVord space centre

25 April 2024

Two men in matching jackets branded with "international island games" logos, standing outdoors with a stone wall and grassy background.

New island games chair, praise for Loganair, dialect writing competition, NorthLink’s green credentials and more …

25 April 2024

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A Loganair aircraft is seen landing on a runway near the coast with houses and grassy hills in the background.

Loganair to reset priorities in favour of island communities

24 April 2024

Knab project gains consent to start site levelling and landscaping

24 April 2024

Updated

Thousands lose power

24 April 2024

Early detection of mouth cancer event underway to raise awareness

NHS is urging people to ‘self-check’ due to the shortage of dentists in the isles

24 April 2024

A road sign reads "Welcome to Sullom Voe Terminal. Please drive carefully" next to a 30 mph speed limit sign. Industrial tanks and a vehicle are visible in the background.

Oil terminal set to be hit by strike action

24 April 2024

A stone stairway leading up to a stone wall.

Lanes masterplan report to go in front of councillors next month

24 April 2024

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Man sitting on the hood of a red lotus elan sprint sports car, parked in front of a rustic building and garage labeled "hotz.

Forty years and counting as motor show to celebrate anniversary in June

23 April 2024

Aerial view of a rugged terrain with a red outline marking a specific area, adjacent to a road and a developed zone with buildings.

Wind farm substation planned for outskirts of Lerwick

23 April 2024

Interior of a cozy, rustic boutique store with shelves stocked with various items, including bottles and jars, under warm lighting.

Shetland’s first whisky distillery preparing to open doors later this year

23 April 2024

Increased emphasis on IJB savings amid top-up funding uncertainty

23 April 2024

Lerwick town hall in shetland with a red flag fluttering atop, featuring a stone facade and clock tower against a cloudy sky.

Palestine donation, MS Awareness Week, crofters’ disappointment, Carmichael on centralisation and more…

23 April 2024

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Four panelists sitting at a table on stage at a conference, with a banner reading "shetland hjaltland" in the background.

SIC and Hjaltland hold seminar with construction industry ahead of major housing projects

22 April 2024

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A hospital sign in front of a building.

Health board responds to concern following the removal of beds from surgical unit

22 April 2024

A hand wearing a glove holds an oval wooden tag engraved with "www.floatboat.org 5320" against a backdrop of a rippling body of water.

Wooden boat deployed in North Pole found in Whalsay two years later

21 April 2024

A diverse group of performers on stage at a concert, with the backdrop reading "sky full of stars" illuminated by small star-like lights, with an audience in the foreground watching.

Shetland’s Got Talent raises more than £6,500

21 April 2024

Textiles students to put woven work on show

20 April 2024

Collage of historical items and photos related to whaling, including old photographs of whalers, maritime artifacts, newspaper clippings, and product advertisements.

Folk invited to share memories and stories of whaling

20 April 2024

Map of a proposed aquaculture site in shetland with key features labeled, including fish tank layouts and desired site prerequisites highlighted.

Norwegian investors propose large underground salmon farm in the southend

19 April 2024

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A scenic view of a rural landscape featuring a lake surrounded by rolling hills, with a line of power poles and cables in the foreground.

Fresh concern over long lines of cruise ship cyclists

19 April 2024

Two-story stone building with a blue door and informational sign, under a cloudy sky.

Upgrade planned for Scalloway Kirk

19 April 2024

Group of runners competing in a marathon on a rural road, with houses and hills in the background.

No hospital timescale, duathlon and more…

19 April 2024

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A woman with long hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a shirt featuring a character from the Frozen movie franchise.

‘End of an era’ as Hillswick GP to stop offering out of hours service

19 April 2024

Front view of aberdeen international airport building with two scottish flags flying and a shuttle bus outside.

Four-hour flight delay and no ramp leads to ‘shocking’ experience for elderly NHS passengers in wheelchairs

18 April 2024

A focused young man in a hoodie drawing carefully with a pencil on a sheet of paper at a desk indoors.

Local artist Haswell and Gaada collaborate on new commission for V&A Dundee

18 April 2024

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Fishing vessel "antonio maria" on rough seas viewed from another ship's deck.

Government commitments on maritime safety welcomed

18 April 2024

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

Repeat drink driver banned for three years

18 April 2024

Lerwick Sheriff Court.

Doctor keeps licence after admitting careless driving offence

18 April 2024

LK Sheriff Court

Woman drove with revoked licence while unfit through drink or drugs

18 April 2024

Bressay ferry linkspan work scheduled for late May

18 April 2024

Two men standing beside a sign that reads "aith public toilets," one of them holding a small award that says "coastal aquaculture scotland.

Refurbishment of Aith public toilets lands £3k donation

18 April 2024

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A woman with blonde hair and glasses, smiling, standing in front of a vibrant floral painting.

Budge to retire after 13 years as children’s services director

17 April 2024

A robotic hand interacting with a digitally enhanced network of nodes and connections, all set against a blue background.

What opportunities could AI bring to public services in Shetland?

17 April 2024

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

Man admits sexual offence on ferry to Aberdeen

17 April 2024

West councillor ‘saddened’ by decision to mothball school

17 April 2024

A stone civic building with a pointed roof, labeled "SOUTH RONALDSAY TOWN HALL," featuring chimneys, multiple windows, and a flagpole nearby, situated in a coastal town.

Confiscation order granted following drugs supply offence

17 April 2024

Court round-up 17 April 2024

17 April 2024

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A turboprop passenger airplane parked on an airstrip with mountains in the background.

Loganair keen to see change in how flight delay and cancellation compensation is paid

16 April 2024

A young woman wearing a tie-dye tank top and khaki pants stands against a green backdrop, looking surprised as she checks her watch.

Marjolein joins big names at ‘dream’ comedy agency

16 April 2024

Black and white photo of a dilapidated building with a collapsed roof and scattered debris, featuring a toppled excavator in the foreground.

Knab demolition photos, young fiddler, visiting 223 islands and more …

16 April 2024

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An aerial view of a house near a lake.

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Planning sought for new water works which could cost at least £45m

16 April 2024

Group of violinists in matching outfits performing on stage.

Special treat for folk festival punters as Hjaltibonhoga return with Celebrating Sail show

16 April 2024

Drop-in screening clinics to form part of mouth cancer detection event

16 April 2024

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