Event commemorates centenary of Shetland’s County War Memorial

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Event commemorates centenary of Shetland’s County War Memorial

6 January 2024

•Community

An aerial view of a harbor with boats docked in it.

Tall Ships brought millions into the local economy, report confirms

20 December 2023

•Business

Seafood auction company upbeat after growth in annual whitefish landings

18 December 2023

•Business

Town centre building with ‘iconic’ boot sign goes on market

15 November 2023

•History

Work ongoing to trace source of oil spill in Lerwick

10 November 2023

•Marine

A stone stairway leading up to a stone wall.

Lanes masterplan consultation events to take place in coming months

8 November 2023

•Community

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Two men shaking hands in front of a red curtain.

Goudie joins Up Helly Aa committee

1 November 2023

•Community

Lerwick power station is set to produce electricity well into the next decade.

Another objection to battery storage project

9 October 2023

•Energy

Man found guilty of sex offences

5 October 2023

•Court

A quaint garden with green benches, surrounded by lush plants and shrubs. Stone houses with grey roofs frame the background under a cloudy sky.

Don’t undermine the heritage of the lanes, Lerwick community councillor warns

3 October 2023

•Community

A stone building with a central entrance flanked by symmetrically placed windows, set in a residential area with various houses and a clear blue sky in the background.

Could Hayfield House site be a future housing development?

20 September 2023

•Housing

Children and adults enjoying a colorful, inclusive playground carousel designed for users of all abilities.

New accessible equipment installed at Lerwick playpark

20 September 2023

•Council

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A person in a leather jacket stands beside a glass display cabinet filled with various ceramic and porcelain figurines and decorative items. The person gestures towards the objects inside.

The spirit of Bayes lives on as cabinet moves to antiques shop

10 August 2023

•Community

People are lined up at a catering truck on a cloudy day, with several tall ships adorned with flags in the background.

Tonnes of chips and thousands of burgers and bacon rolls: caterers kept busy at Tall Ships

7 August 2023

•Business

Aerial view of a harbor at sunset with several docked ships, including a tall-masted sailboat, surrounded by buildings and calm water.

Hosting Tall Ships ‘money well spent’, council says

3 August 2023

•Community

Aerial view of a bustling harbor with multiple sailing ships docked alongside a pier, surrounded by buildings and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky.

‘An enormous success’: a look back on Tall Ships 2023

1 August 2023

•Features

A person sits at a wooden bench holding a blue plaid umbrella at a maritime event with tall ships in the background, on a cloudy and rainy day. People are walking around, some also carrying umbrellas.

Notoriously unpredictable Shetland weather couldn’t spoil the Tall Ships party

‘It was absolutely brilliant’, so the verdict of most people: Davie Gardner reports on the final day of the Tall Ships Races

30 July 2023

•Community

A performer dressed in a top hat and striped socks entertains a crowd of children and adults in a tented venue. Other performers and equipment are visible on stage.

Lerwick heaving with locals and visitors alike

Davie Gardner reflects on the second day of the Tall Ships celebration, a day of glorious sunshine and long queues at the bar

28 July 2023

•Community

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Group of people on a docked boat; a woman in a white shirt stands smiling at the front, while others are engaged in various activities, including a person playing guitar. Flags and boats are in the background.

Sailors soak up Shetland sunshine: ‘You feel very proud to be part of this’

27 July 2023

•Community

A group of people in navy uniforms march in a parade, some waving, with a Norwegian flag visible and a sign reading "Statsraad Lehmkuhl Norway." Spectators stand behind a low wall in the background.

An awe-inspiring maritime spectacle with a carnival-style atmosphere

‘Location manager’ Davie Gardner reflects on the first day of the Tall Ships Races visit to Lerwick, and finds it difficult to decide which of the live stages to go to

27 July 2023

•Community

A man in a pink sweater with glasses and a woman in a white top and overalls stand in front of a wall displaying music album covers. Shelving units with various items are visible to their right.

Couple brings Japanese food and culture to Lerwick with new café

26 July 2023

•Business

A tall ship with numerous sails and flags is docked in a harbor. The background features a hilled landscape and several buildings with a cloudy sky overhead.

Tall ships start filling the harbour

24 July 2023

•Community

A minimalist room with herringbone wood flooring, a gray couch, a round wooden coffee table, a tall mirror, and decorative dried plants.

Lerwick beauty salon reaches finals of national awards

17 July 2023

•Business

Aerial view of a coastal town featuring docks with boats and ships, colorful buildings, and rolling hills in the background.

Businesses hard at work to put everything in place for Tall Ships

16 July 2023

•Community

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Lerwick road closure to allow for water repairs

4 July 2023

•Transport

A child, strapped in a harness, is jumping on a bungee ride at a carnival with a vibrant amusement attraction in the background.

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Tall Ships set to make 2023 a summer for all the family to remember

23 June 2023

•Commercial

A street scene in a small town with colorful bunting flags overhead. People walk past various shops, and a "No Entry" sign is visible in the foreground.

Town centre situation ‘not doom and gloom’

Meanwhile a building warrant application confirms it is Superdrug looking to move into the M&Co premises

9 June 2023

•Business

One of Scotland's most prominent young rock bands, Tide Lines, are the headline attraction for the Thursday night.

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Thousands of tickets for Tall Ships concerts on sale now

Peat & Diesel, Tide Lines and Queen II among the headline acts

12 May 2023

•Commercial

A woman, dressed in a black outfit with a floral scarf, stands smiling in an art gallery in front of various framed landscape paintings.

Artist’s shop to make colourful addition to the street

9 May 2023

•Business

Two people stand under a colorful, flower-petal-shaped shelter with green, yellow, and white panels. Rocks and a stone wall are in the background, with a building visible in the distance.

Upturned boat shelters offer new seating at Sletts path

9 May 2023

•Community

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A narrow street in a small town decorated with colorful pennant flags and two no entry signs. Buildings on both sides include a store displaying outdoor gear.

Hospitality training centre and beauty salon to open up on the street

7 April 2023

•Business

A large beige and pink building houses a "Home Furnishing" store, situated on a street corner. The front windows display various items. A "20 mph zone" sign is visible at the street corner.

Home Furnishing for sale as Ghufar plans to ‘semi-retire’

5 April 2023

•Business

Living Lerwick keen to attract new businesses to the street amid councillor’s concern over town centre

16 March 2023

•Business

A storefront with a green sign reading "Miller Opticians." Above the door and windows are hanging flower baskets. A nearby sign indicates a pedestrian zone with restricted vehicle access.

Change to come at Da Cross as Miller Opticians goes up for lease

9 March 2023

•Business

Residents’ concerns remain over battery project – but developer confident its plans are safe

7 March 2023

•Energy

A street corner with a row of modern, two-story houses with flat and sloped roofs. The road is empty, and the sky is overcast. A traffic sign and mailbox are visible on the right.

Local firm lands £2.5m contract to rebuild eight Sandveien houses

6 March 2023

•Housing

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Fundraising success for youth cafe

19 February 2023

•Community

Green councillor welcomes installation of electric vehicle chargers at Lerwick supermarket

2 February 2023

•Climate

Guizers in high spirits as historic Up Helly Aa procession takes to the streets

31 January 2023

•Community

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The wait is over: Lerwick’s Up Helly Aa is back

Guizer jarl Neil Moncrieff is leading his squad of Vikings around town in what is an Up Helly Aa for the history books

31 January 2023

•Community

Strike action to impact Shetland schools

5 January 2023

•Education

Memories of a life in an old-fashioned shop that became an institution

After R.W Bayes closed on Christmas Eve for the very last time, Neil Anderson looks back at more than 41 years in a job that became a way of life

27 December 2022

•Features

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Bayes set to close at Christmas

Meanwhile jobs are at risk at clothing retailer M&Co after going into administration

12 December 2022

•News

Event commemorates centenary of Shetland’s County War Memorial

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