Protestors gather to voice opposition to Rosebank oil development

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A group of people, including adults and children, hold signs advocating for environmental conservation. Signs include messages like "Save Our Planet," featuring a globe and flames.

Protestors gather to voice opposition to Rosebank oil development

30 June 2023

•Energy

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Shetland Pride trustee Kate Harvey: ‘Pride is important because it makes us visible’

For the final story on LGBT+ Shetlanders before tomorrow’s Pride celebrations, Shetland News spoke to committee member Kate Harvey

30 June 2023

•Shetland Lives

Noss open day cancelled due to poor forecast

30 June 2023

•Community

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Big cheers to ‘big Val’

Anderson High School S3 pupils have been learning about journalism in recent weeks and have interviewed retiring headteacher Valerie Nicolson ahead of the summer holidays. The piece below is by Ellie Leslie and Caitlin Anderson, with photography from Joe Walterson

30 June 2023

•Education

A large ferry named "NorthLink" sails in open water, with a lighthouse visible in the background. © Austin Taylor Photography, 2023.

NorthLink opens bookings through to early January after festive travel concern

30 June 2023

•Transport

Pentland Ferries has had ‘very tentative discussions’ on Shetland link

There ‘may be options in the future’ for other vessels using a revamped Grutness pier

30 June 2023

•Transport

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Obituary: Willie Thompson 1939-2023

30 June 2023

•Tributes

Four people stand in front of a display about Scotland and the United Kingdom, featuring informational banners and a presentation board. They wear business attire and nametags.

SIC leadership heads to Holyrood to ‘get the message out’ on energy, transport and connectivity

30 June 2023

•Council

Concerns over photo ID needs for next Westminster Election discussed by islands VJB

30 June 2023

•Election

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College success for care skills students – while UHI seeks ‘Northern’ views

30 June 2023

•Education

When islanders come together

30 June 2023

•Letters

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Now is the time to use our voice

Local Green councillor Alex Armitage offers his views on why he is taking a stand against the proposed Rosebank oil field to the west of Shetland

30 June 2023

•Viewpoint

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Dramatic Shetland rescue to feature in new Channel 5 coastguard documentary series

30 June 2023

•Emergency services

A concrete building with a sign reading "Shetland Global Seafood Ltd," featuring a large garage door and a smaller entrance, under a partly cloudy sky.

Ronas Voe fish factory set for new lease of life

29 June 2023

•Business

Parliament committee encourages government to carry out fixed links study

MSPs say in a new report they want to see ‘tangible change for islands’ when it comes to ferry services

29 June 2023

•Transport

‘Sigh of relief’ as government makes u-turn on HPMA proposals

29 June 2023

•Marine

Treatment figures ‘aren’t as accurate’ as health board would have hoped

29 June 2023

•Health

Recommendation made to MCA as man overboard investigation concludes

29 June 2023

•Marine

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Five people smiling and posing together in a cozy boat cabin with a Norwegian flag in the background. One person holds a decorated pumpkin. Drinks and snacks are on the table.

Yacht crew ‘forever grateful’ for lifeboat help after propellor fault

29 June 2023

•Marine

A colorful rabbit statue sits on a pedestal in a paved town square with buildings and cars in the background.

Hare sculpture springs up at the pier

29 June 2023

•Arts

SIC adopts ‘family leave’ policy for councillors

29 June 2023

•Council

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Bluemull Sound to return to normal timetable after morning disruption

29 June 2023

•Transport

An adult man is holding a smiling boy in a room filled with people. The two are making eye contact, and the boy is wearing a checkered shirt and jeans.

Yell fundraiser to walk to Edinburgh in memory of his son

28 June 2023

•Community

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Shetlander named Scotland’s nurse of the year

28 June 2023

•Health

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A group of five people in festive outfits greet the camera on a cobblestone street, with one holding a Scottish flag and another a sign that reads "SWAN UK." Onlookers are in the background.

Countdown is on for 100 youngsters taking part in Tall Ships – while final sponsors are announced

28 June 2023

•Marine

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Pride chairperson Gary Mouat: ‘Coming out is not a one-time thing’

For the second of our Pride Month features on LGBT+ Shetlanders, Shetland News spoke to Shetland Pride chair Gary Mouat ahead of the event this weekend

28 June 2023

•Shetland Lives