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A large naval warship is docked at a pier during dusk, with cloudy skies and water reflecting the evening light.

Shetland’s strategic relevance grows while defence relies on surveillance, early warning and rapid response

12 February 2026

•Politics

Parliament pays tribute to former MP Jim Wallace

3 February 2026

•Politics

Updated

Tributes paid to former MP Jim Wallace

29 January 2026

•Politics

Updated

Green party to join Scottish election race in New Year

19 December 2025

•Election

Four women stand indoors, posing for a group photo in a wood-paneled room with framed pictures and a lamp in the background.

‘It is the can-do attitude of our neighbours that is inspiring and motivating’ – Goodlad

SNP candidate Hannah Mary Goodlad answers questions from Shetland News following her recent visit to Faroes

1 December 2025

•Politics

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Candidates spell out different views on Scottish independence

29 November 2025

•Politics

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Finding a new direction for Shetland in Faroe

20 November 2025

•Politics

Attempt to develop national plan for fisheries welcomed

7 November 2025

•Marine

A woman stands and speaks into a microphone while reading from a sheet of paper in a seated audience at an indoor event.

Shetlander gives youth a voice at European Rural Parliament event

27 October 2025

•Community

A woman wearing a knit hat and life jacket stands on a boat near a cabin window, looking off to the side.

Goodlad slams ‘unjust and incompetent’ fishing and coastal fund

27 October 2025

•Marine

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‘Not enough done’ to achieve aims of 2020 self-determination motion – councillors critical of SIC’s performance five years on

22 October 2025

•Council

A large NorthLink ferry travels on the water under a cloudy sky, with a small boat anchored nearby in the foreground.

Goodlad welcomes Lib Dem support as SNP conference prepares to discuss lifeline ferry motion

11 October 2025

•Politics

A group of people pose on a grassy hill by the coast, holding Scottish and Palestinian flags, with a beach and sea in the background under a cloudy sky.

More than £5,000 raised so far by Gaza solidarity walk

20 September 2025

•Community

A man with short hair and a trimmed beard wearing a black and white checkered shirt stands outdoors near a stone building by the water.

Labour confirms Shetland candidate for Scottish elections

19 September 2025

•Election

Majority in favour of more powers but debate needed on how to achieve this

Shetland News received over 360 responses to autonomy survey

16 September 2025

•Politics

A group of people hold various protest signs about climate change and fossil fuels while gathered on a sunny street.

Protesters call for stop to Rosebank development

7 September 2025

•Energy

Two people stand outdoors smiling, holding a green triangular sign that reads "A is for Autonomy." Shrubs and a house are visible in the background.

Greens to host public meeting to discuss autonomy for Shetland

4 September 2025

•Politics

Goodlad demands far better ferry service

2 September 2025

•Politics

Lyall calls time on Lib Dem membership

27 August 2025

•Politics

Two young men sit at desks with microphones in a conference room, smiling at the camera. Other participants are seated in the background.

MSYP stands down from role to head to uni

27 August 2025

•Politics

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Labour chair resigns after party fields another outside candidate

26 August 2025

•Politics

Wind farm moratorium not possible on legal grounds, Scottish Government says

26 August 2025

•Energy

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‘Intensifying discussions’ over greater island autonomy, first minister says

First minister John Swinney has arrived in Shetland for a two-day visit

20 August 2025

•Politics

SNP candidate proposes local cabin quota for NorthLink ferries

14 August 2025

•Politics

A man in a high-visibility vest and cap stands indoors, and a woman with shoulder-length hair smiles outdoors near water.

Swinney to return to the isles on two-day visit

First minister to be main guest at a public event hosted by SNP parliamentary candidate Hannah Mary Goodlad

11 August 2025

•Politics

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Carmichael welcomes proposed changes to voting rights

17 July 2025

•Politics

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‘Palestine Action should not be proscribed as terror group’ – Carmichael

3 July 2025

•Politics

A woman with shoulder-length dark hair stands in front of a stone wall, wearing a black blazer with a small flag pin and a patterned top.

Macdonald to represent Lib Dems in Scottish Parliament election

3 July 2025

•Politics

A hospital building with scaffolding on one side, several parked cars, and a road sign pointing left that reads "Hospital.

Health board defends £375,000 salary for clinician with ‘generalist’ skills set

30 June 2025

•Health

Bar chart showing YouGov's projected 2024 UK general election results for Orkney and Shetland: Liberal Democrat leads with 48%, followed by SNP at 15.1%; other parties trail behind.

Reform UK projected to become second strongest political force in the isles

30 June 2025

•Politics

A group of people stand outside a building holding signs with messages calling for a ceasefire and opposing genocide in Gaza.

Local people express horror at Gaza suffering and demand ceasefire

MP calls for Israeli arms embargo and the recognition of the Palestinian state
Local writers sign public letter calling on the world to end the collective silence

2 June 2025

•Politics

A bearded man with glasses is wearing a navy sweater. He stands in front of a bookshelf filled with books.

‘No issues’ with Labour party chair role, independent councillor says

20 May 2025

•Politics

Wishart votes against assisted dying bill

14 May 2025

•Politics

A young person wearing a black polo shirt is seated in a conference room, smiling at the camera with a microphone in front of them.

MSYP to stand down after finding full-time employment

7 May 2025

•Politics

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SNP confirms Goodlad will stand as election candidate

7 May 2025

•Politics

Two women are shown side by side in separate outdoor settings, both facing the camera and smiling.

Macdonald and Lyall in contest to become Lib Dems’ parliamentary candidate

2 May 2025

•Politics

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Shetland Greens to host series of democracy events

30 April 2025

•Politics

Russian travel ban a ‘point of pride’ – Carmichael

24 April 2025

•Politics

Independent councillor Lyall confirms she is seeking Lib Dem Holyrood candidacy

14 April 2025

•Politics

A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and light skin smiles at the camera, standing indoors in front of large glass windows. She wears a white jacket and gold earrings.

Updated

Hannah Mary Goodlad likely to contest Shetland seat for SNP in Holyrood elections

19 March 2025

•Politics

‘We cannot afford another Braer in our waters’ – Carmichael warns

11 March 2025

•Politics

A woman and a man stand indoors, both wearing business attire and orange lanyards. Another person stands slightly behind them. A whiteboard and wooden door are visible in the background.

Route to net zero goes through oil and gas, Labour leader hears on visit north

Anas Sarwar is told of the challenges of the clean energy transition during a visit to Sullom Voe Terminal

7 March 2025

•Energy

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Proposal to merge NHS boards to achieve very little, according to local health board chair

Lib Dems and SNP also voice opposition to Labour idea

24 February 2025

•Health

Government to look ‘more closely’ at new hospital project as part of budget deal

5 February 2025

•Politics

A blue plaque reads: "WASPI Woman Born in the 1950s didn’t get compensation for Government failures," with a small bee symbol at the bottom.

Wishart reassures WASPI women of Lib Dem support

21 January 2025

•Politics

Call to rethink WASPI compensation ‘injustice’

18 December 2024

•Community

Green councillor hopes Lib Dems have been driving ‘hard bargain’ in budget talks

4 December 2024

•Politics

Carmichael leads backbench fisheries debate

30 November 2024

•Marine

Shetland’s strategic relevance grows while defence relies on surveillance, early warning and rapid response

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