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New backup in response to comms blackout

31 October 2016

Marjolein Robertson follows a demonstration by Margaret Williamson, from Lunna Farm, and her granddaughter Kirsten Williamson, of how to make sheep's puddings - all photos: Elizabeth Atia.

Shetland Food Fair: A fantastic weekend showcasing the finest local produce

31 October 2016

Sandy Peterson (left) and other walkers who took part in Saturday's circuits. Photo: Disability Shetland

Sandy’s circuits for Disability Shetland

29 October 2016

Chaired by Andrew Halcrow (centre) Dennis Leask and Brian Nugent (left) spoke for the notion while Gary Robinson and Helen Erwood opposed it - Photo: Hans J Marter/ShetNews

Althing: Brexit not good for Shetland

30 October 2016

Visiting Master Chef George McIvor dishes up his meal made of Shetland produce. Photos: Elizabeth Atia

‘Bigger and better’ Food Fair launches

29 October 2016

Danus Skene on the election campaign trial earlier this year - Photo: Robbie McGregor

Danus Skene: ‘A man of many parts’

28 October 2016

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Funding for sea lice technology

28 October 2016

Transport union RMT says around 20 workers on the northern isles freight vessels are being underpaid.

Minister: low pay on ferries ‘unacceptable’

28 October 2016

The Post Office says it is working hard to maintain postal services on the island of Whalsay. Photo: Ivan Reid

Whalsay post office concern

28 October 2016

Viewforth gets planning consent

28 October 2016

Acclaimed, Grammy-nominated singer and musician Sarah Jarosz.

Grammy nominee Jarosz bound for Mareel this winter

28 October 2016

Lerwick guizer jarl for 2032 Gary Smith with his son Jackson and dad Willie.

Gary is new guizer jarl

28 October 2016

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On Friday morning the smashed window was boarded up. Photo: Hans J Marter/ShetNews

Charity cash stolen in museum break-in

28 October 2016

Project manager David Inglis: '100 per cent confident'.

Marine licence hopes for interconnector

27 October 2016

NHS Shetland chief executive Ralph Roberts.

NHS struggles to keep up with demand

27 October 2016

Anger as schools miss out on funding

27 October 2016

Althing debates Brexit

27 October 2016

Brian Inkster of Glasgow firm Inksters Solicitors - Photo: Rob McDougall

Inkster shortlisted

27 October 2016

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Wednesday’s court round up

27 October 2016

Da Trow - translated by Christine De Luca

Kids’ dialect books launch

27 October 2016

Taking back control

27 October 2016

Accountability

27 October 2016

Fair Isle community celebrating after winning marine protected area status – at last!

26 October 2016

SIC development director Neil Grant.

Isles’ ‘challenge’ to replace £20-30 million of EU funding

26 October 2016

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4G or not 4G? Vodafone’s ‘misunderstanding’

26 October 2016

The Radiant Star is one of several Shetland beneficiaries in the latest round of EMFF funding.

More EU money for fishing

26 October 2016

Clear lack of respect

25 October 2016

The Hjaltland passenger ferry arriving in Lerwick earlier this year. Photo: Austin Taylor

Ferry fares campaigner voices frustration

25 October 2016

Anouska Civico of Mind Your Head.

Mind Your Head events

26 October 2016

Shortlisted for two apprenticeship awards: Joe Smith and Clare Farmer.

Couple hope for double at apprenticeship awards

25 October 2016

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The passenger walkway to access NorthLink ferries docked in Lerwick has been out of action in recent days.

NorthLink terminal passenger walkway out of action

25 October 2016

Wrong target

25 October 2016

Pelagic boat the Serene. Photo: Ivan Reid

Industry out-fishes England, Wales & NI again

25 October 2016

Parliament reaches out

25 October 2016

Attracting a diverse range of shipping industries has enabled the LPA to withstand the downturn in oil and gas.

Diversity helps LPA withstand oil and gas downturn

24 October 2016

Police chief wants CCTV system updated

24 October 2016

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Kris Drever is bringing his backing band to Shetland for two intimate shows next week. Photo: Genevieve Stevenson

Drever brings band north for brace of shows

24 October 2016

Bailed over assault charge

24 October 2016

The albino or "golden" haddock landed in Lerwick last week.

Rare ‘albino’ haddock landed at Lerwick fish market

24 October 2016

Part of the new plant is being delivered - Photo: Scottish Water

Multimillion pound Whalsay waterworks reach ‘milestone’

23 October 2016

North Isles tourism officers Selina-May Miller(left) and Kellie Naulls.

First North Isles awards

22 October 2016

Be clear what you stand for

24 October 2016

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The Vidlin roadworks finished ahead of schedule on Friday, much to the delight of locals. Photo: Hans J Marter/ShetNews

Vidlin road reopens

21 October 2016

Sarah and Ben Napier in Lerwick shortly after the completion of Ben's 370 mile run in August of this year - Photo: Hans J Marter/ShetNews

Charity run raises £20k

21 October 2016

NFU support for lamb market

21 October 2016

The Solan platform west of Shetland - Photo: Premier Oil

Premier Oil and BP in joint oil spill response

21 October 2016

Levenwick’s cash boost

20 October 2016

4G coverage for Lerwick and Weisdale

20 October 2016

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