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Lifeboat and fire services called out to Virkie marina

15 June 2023

•Emergency services

A group of people in matching white t-shirts and gloves are gardening in blue planters outside a building. Some bags of soil and supplies are on the wooden benches.

Algae bloom up north, Harrison Square flowers and more…

15 June 2023

•Also in the news

Two men are sitting in similar poses against a stone wall in two separate images. The left image is black and white, while the right image is in color. Both men are wearing sweaters.

Noss warden returns to isles 26 years later: ‘It feels like home’

15 June 2023

Taxi operator happy to see SIC loosen vehicle age limit rules

15 June 2023

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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Crime drama team prepares for final day of filming

15 June 2023

Lerwick sheriff court.

Lerwick man admits embezzling £160,000 from Post Office

14 June 2023

Tourism chief responds to concern over impact of Shetland Way walking route

14 June 2023

A group of people in matching red and black striped shirts dance in the street during a crowded parade. A person on stilts is visible in the background. Spectators line both sides of the street.

Extra ferries, midnight buses and shuttle runs laid on for Tall Ships

14 June 2023

Winter graduation for college students as industrial action delays ceremony

14 June 2023

Lerwick Sheriff Court.

Drink drivers lose their licences

14 June 2023

Green and white sign on a post indicating a public footpath with a pedestrian icon pointing left.

Funding worth more than £240k pledged to footpath projects

14 June 2023

Woman standing outdoors smiling with mountains in the background and children's playground equipment visible behind a fence.

‘Recruiting great staff has not been an issue’, says childcare manager

Decent pay and attractive vocational careers are key

14 June 2023

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.

Two Lerwick men told to carry out unpaid work

14 June 2023

Aerial map highlighting a film shoot location with marked stops, tech parking, cherry picker position, and a planned closure on Commercial St. The map includes contact information and logistical notes.

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ITV Shetland returns to Lerwick for more crime drama filming

14 June 2023

More than 40 yachts to take part in Bergen-Shetland yacht race

14 June 2023

Lerwick man charged with sexual assault

14 June 2023

SIC to review Lerwick byelaw

14 June 2023

Papa Stour set to receive two sources of high-speed broadband

13 June 2023

•Connectivity

Five women, dressed in casual outdoor attire, stand together smiling for a photo. One woman is holding a dog. Another holds a collection bucket. They are outdoors near a building with steps.

Charity staff raise more than £2k after completing walking and cycling challenge

13 June 2023

A ferry docked at Gutcher Terminal with a sign warning about upcoming linkspan works and alternative foot passenger arrangements. A passenger walkway and a customer notice are also visible.

Bluemull Sound ferry sailings to be affected this weekend by linkspan work

13 June 2023

An old stone building with a partially collapsed roof stands next to a modern structure near a dirt road and grassy area by the beach. There are houses on a hill in the background.

Concern from heritage organisations over possible demolition of Yell building

13 June 2023

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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Filming of Shetland series eight returns to Tingwall valley

13 June 2023

Side-by-side portrait of two men. The man on the left is shown in black and white, wearing a casual jacket. The man on the right, in color, has curly hair and a beard, with percussion instruments behind him.

Young folk invited to get jamming with pro musicians

13 June 2023

One of the old AHS hostel blocks has been suggested for student accommodation.

Knab demolition contractors to arrive on site

The demolition process could take 40 weeks to complete

12 June 2023

Toab shop licence revoked

12 June 2023

Outdoor seating area with two picnic tables next to a stone building, overlooking a parking lot and a view of the sea in the distance.

Scalloway cafe gets green light to serve alcohol in outdoor seating area

12 June 2023

A crowd gathers outside a building with red trim and a flagpole. Bunting decorates the scene. The sky is partly cloudy, and hills are visible in the background.

Power cut, RNLI fundraising, COPE celebrates and resilience fund

12 June 2023

•Also in the news

Three individuals stand in front of a white electric vehicle parked at a charging station. The man on the left wears a brown sweater, the woman in the center wears a black dress, and the man on the right wears a suit.

NHS Shetland leases 24 new electric vehicles

12 June 2023

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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Crime drama filming enters final week

12 June 2023

Pink banner for "Shetland's Women Gather" event, happening Saturday, 24th June, 10 AM - 3 PM. Hosted by Shetland Islands Council and partners, promoting women's involvement in politics across Scotland.

Scottish Government event to encourage women into politics

12 June 2023

A small harbor with a dock and several boats is set against green hilly terrain. There is a sandy beach and a rocky shore in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.

Plans in for Fair Isle harbour improvements

11 June 2023

A white building with large windows displays a sign reading "Royal Bank of Scotland." A parked van advertising painting and decorating services is positioned to the right of the building’s entrance.

Digital bank sign ‘inappropriate’ for conservation area, architecture society says

12 June 2023

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Abstract targets

11 June 2023

A group of people walking outdoors, some playing drums. Others hold signs, one reads "Leave It in the Ground." Several parked cars and buildings are in the background.

Watch: Campaigners rally against Rosebank

10 June 2023

Map of Shetland showing a road closure from Tresta to Sandsound Beach. Access restricted on June 11th, 08:00-19:00, due to filming. Maintenance vehicles and filming equipment will use the route.

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Crime drama filming to head to Tresta and Weisdale

10 June 2023

A small red house with a white trim and roof covered in grass sits amidst greenery.

Icelandic elf house catches the eye

10 June 2023

Caution urged over SIC’s year-end financial position

10 June 2023

A person is mid-air parachuting with a red and black parachute against a clear blue sky.

Watch: Skydivers touch down in Tingwall

9 June 2023

A man stands behind a display table with fishing equipment, promotional materials, and a sign reading "Certified Sustainable Seafood MSC," with posters about sustainable shellfish and local fishermen in the background.

First day of climate festival kicks off

9 June 2023

Construction site with heavy equipment, including a bulldozer and a dump truck, working on a rocky terrain. A grassy hill and a wind turbine can be seen in the background.

Work well underway on new grid supply site in Lerwick

9 June 2023

The aerial approach to Tingwall Airport from the south. Photo: Peter Scott

Ten skydivers to jump at Tingwall as they visit five countries in 24 hours

9 June 2023

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

A procession with a difference: galley burning to take place in July ahead of Tall Ships

9 June 2023

A group of people standing near a white SUV on a grassy hillside with a small stone structure in the background.

Car off road, Tall Ships support and more…

9 June 2023

•Also in the news

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Carbon tax on travel would be fairer

9 June 2023

Emergency services attend two-vehicle road accident

8 June 2023

•Emergency services

Black and white photo of an elderly man wearing round glasses, a patterned cap, and a scarf. He has a white beard and mustache and is looking at the camera.

Fifteen years of Jeff at JAWS: ‘I was sucked in like a hoover!’

8 June 2023

•Shetland Lives

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.

Push to review Lerwick’s alcohol byelaw to ensure it remains ‘relevent’

8 June 2023

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