High-speed connectivity on the cards for Papa Stour as part of a government funded trial

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High-speed connectivity on the cards for Papa Stour as part of a government funded trial

13 April 2023

•Community

A large cruise ship with multiple decks and lifeboats sails through calm waters under a grey sky. Steam emits from its smokestack.

Cruise ships back in town as Viking Venus visits Lerwick

13 April 2023

•Marine

Lyon to leave role at top of HIAL

13 April 2023

•Transport

Two women stand outdoors on a film set. One woman holds a clapperboard labeled "Shetland 8." Equipment and a rural landscape are visible in the background.

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Shetland filming to head to Nibon on Friday

13 April 2023

•BBC Filming

Net zero islands conference to come to Shetland

12 April 2023

•Council

A woman stands smiling behind a table with a violin, bow, trophies, and awards, set against a backdrop of a stormy sea painting.

Nearly 100 entries for young fiddler competition

12 April 2023

•Arts

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Women’s Aid offers help for people with hidden phones ahead of national emergency test

12 April 2023

•Community

A colorful, psychedelic design features a vintage gramophone surrounded by flowers and music notes with the word "Bopapalooza" in bold, retro-style font at the bottom.

Four venues and lots of music at Bop Shop festival

12 April 2023

•Entertainment

People filming in front of a large ferry docked at a port, with equipment and crew visible in the foreground.

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Grobsness to feature in latest Shetland crime drama

12 April 2023

•BBC Filming

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.

Man remanded on drugs charges

11 April 2023

•Court

A man with gray hair and a beard smiles at the camera, wearing a purple shirt and a blue race medal around his neck. Trees and an orange flag are visible in the background.

Retiring fundraiser to run home to Clousta after last shift at Islesburgh

11 April 2023

•Community

Two young trees are planted in a grassy field, each protected by a blue tree guard. The sky is partly cloudy, and a few buildings and a fence are visible in the background.

Learn how to plant trees – amenity trust invites folk to event this weekend

11 April 2023

•Community

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A man plays a saxophone with his eyes closed, while another person with long hair appears in the background.

Saxophonist to head north for Lerwick concert and workshop

11 April 2023

•Arts

Cover of the book titled "Boat Lines: Scottish Craft of Sea, Coast, and Canal" with an illustration of a rope and a hook.

A special book for everyone drawn to the sea

Ian Stephen’s book Boatlines is a unique celebration of the maritime life of Scotland

11 April 2023

•Reviews

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Crime drama filming moves to Minn Beach on Wednesday

11 April 2023

•BBC Filming

A sign outside a stone building reads "Police Scotland, Police Lerwick, Shetland Area Office" on a clear day with a blue sky.

Man arrested following drugs raids in Lerwick

10 April 2023

•Police

Woman in a green coat standing by a body of water with a backdrop of hills and buildings on a cloudy day.

Difficult period for SNP but ‘sense of opportunity’ ahead, regional MSP says

10 April 2023

•Politics

Two individuals sit against an orange background. The person on the left wears a green jacket and headphones around their neck. The person on the right wears a yellow jacket. Both look straight ahead.

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April cinema highlights with Jenny Leask

10 April 2023

•Showcases

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Further survey work is to be carried out on the ancient remains at Scatness. Photo: SAT

Shetland’s Iron Age sites still in the running for UNESCO recognition

10 April 2023

•Community

A person wearing a leather jacket plays a double-neck electric guitar.

Tributes to ‘genius’ Shetland guitarist who worked with Kate Bush

10 April 2023

•Tributes

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

Delight for Lunna Kirk group as new funding edges building closer to community ownership

7 April 2023

•Community

Innovative government funded childcare project continues in Scalloway

7 April 2023

•Community

Guest cast announced as filming continues for new series of Shetland

7 April 2023

•Arts

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A band performs on a stage with colorful lights and fog effects. The singer at the center wears a yellow jacket, and the guitarist on the right wears a white shirt and long curly hair wig.

Tribute band announced as final Tall Ships headliner

A full draft programme of events has also been released

7 April 2023

•Arts

Jumped before she was pushed?

7 April 2023

•Letters

‘Scandalous dereliction in the duty’

7 April 2023

•Letters

Two men in dark jackets stand by the water, with fishing boats docked in the background on a clear day.

Local news at your fingertips

Shetland News celebrates 20 years of publishing online

6 April 2023

•Business

Sign for "The Welcome Inn" highlighting beer, wine, spirits, and "good craic," with Guinness branding, featuring illustrations of a turtle with beer and a toucan with beer.

Welcome Inn award, flight disruption, EV charging fees and more…

6 April 2023

•Also in the news

Four police officers, three wearing reflective yellow vests, pose with two dogs in front of a banner that reads "Paws...and think" and "Drug dogs operate here.

SNP MSP Roddick backs calls for more Dogs Against Drugs funding

6 April 2023

•Politics

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A sailboat is anchored near a massive glacier, surrounded by icy waters and floating ice chunks. The glacier's wall looms in the background.

Two-day festival to focus on the climate

6 April 2023

•Climate

A map illustrating a road closure in red, spanning from Frieth to A4155 near Marlow, crossing through nearby villages. The map uses black lines for roads and grey areas for locations.

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Filming of crime drama series moves to Sandsound on Friday

6 April 2023

•BBC Filming

EnQuest confirms green future for oil terminal, but details remain sketchy

5 April 2023

•Energy

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

Spaceport hopeful of getting licences before summer

5 April 2023

•Features

Seven individuals stand in front of a red wall with the word "Malakoff" and two vans branded "Malakoff Shetland," wearing blue and black company uniforms.

Malakoff backs Team Shetland at Guernsey 2023

5 April 2023

•Sport

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Two girls are playing soccer; one in a blue uniform is attempting to kick the ball while a girl in a pink and black uniform is closely defending. Other players and a goalpost are visible in the background.

Girls football team progress to next round of cup

5 April 2023

•Sport

Map showing Fraser Park area with highlighted paths. Green path runs through North Park and Fraser Park, while red path runs along two streets, leading to a Car Park and Jetty area.

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Crime drama filming to head to Scalloway’s Main Street on Thursday

4 April 2023

•BBC Filming

Governments can do more to help with cost of living, Ross says

4 April 2023

•Politics

A severely burnt SUV with caution tape around it sits on a roadside with minimal traffic. Another vehicle is parked nearby, and the landscape is mostly open with hills and a cloudy sky.

Car destroyed in fire

4 April 2023

•Emergency services

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

Fire risk of battery storage system would be low, developer says

4 April 2023

•Energy

Community council happy to see lower speed limits stay

4 April 2023

•Transport

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Three men standing on a pier holding a sign. A green boat and an orange boat are docked on the water in the background. The sky is cloudy.

Renovated Aith slipway to ‘greatly benefit’ community

4 April 2023

•Marine

Map detailing stop/go points and film location in the area north of Berry Road, Scalloway, Shetland. Additional notes specify action vehicle usage, driveway accessibility, and tech vehicles.

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Crime drama filming moves to Scalloway

4 April 2023

•BBC Filming

A crane and construction materials are present at a wind farm development site in a hilly and remote area, with several wind turbine components visible near a dirt road winding through the landscape.

People should benefit from the electricity produced on their doorstep – says Tory leader

3 April 2023

•Community

Scottish Tory leader says there is a ‘very strong case’ for more funding for Dogs Against Drugs

3 April 2023

•Politics

Laidlaw resigns from the helm of Shetland Recreational Trust

3 April 2023

•Community

Police seek information after ‘small fire’ in Mossbank

3 April 2023

•Police

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