Tunnel fundraiser shows communities are treating fixed links ‘seriously’, council leader says

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Three men standing indoors holding a large check from the Bank of Scotland made out to Nurture Room Group for fifty thousand pounds, dated 13/10/23.

Tunnel fundraiser shows communities are treating fixed links ‘seriously’, council leader says

21 July 2023

•Transport

A person in an orange high-visibility jacket and white helmet is documenting an archaeological excavation site with scattered rocks and measuring tools.

Early Bronze Age discovery at spaceport site

SaxaVord Spaceport says the find will ‘not hamper development’

21 July 2023

•History

A crowd of people enjoying a live outdoor music performance at a festival in a rural area. Hills and some structures are visible in the background. The image is credited to Austin Taylor Photography, 2013.

Ten years since Glusstonberry: ‘It really did bring folk together’

Some hailed it as the ‘best weekend ever’ – and the sun-kissed community-run festival will live long in the memory

20 July 2023

•Features

Construction site behind a metal fence with rubble and debris scattered on the ground. Blue containers are visible in the background, along with part of a building. Overcast sky above.

Progress in getting former school demolition plans approved

21 July 2023

•Council

Four adults are standing together on a dock by a marina, with boats and buildings visible in the background.

Board appointments at port authority

20 July 2023

•Marine

Walls bakery building to go on market

20 July 2023

•Business

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A large white and blue ferry is docked at a pier on a cloudy day, with hills visible in the background.

Wishart wants to see more accessible cabins on NorthLink’s ferries

20 July 2023

•Transport

Six people stand outside a building labeled "Sub-Orbital House," holding a large check. They are dressed casually and wearing matching caps.

Spaceport and North Yell Development Council pledge £50k each to tunnel project

19 July 2023

•Transport

Wind turbines placed on a hilly landscape under a clear sky.

Decommissioning bond to be in place soon, Viking liaison meeting told

19 July 2023

•Energy

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.

Future jury trials to be held south due to prison escort staffing challenges

19 July 2023

•Court

Two garden gnomes are placed on a rough patch of gravel around a small plant. One gnome is sitting with sunglasses and a drink, while the other is standing with a golf club.

Gnomes in health centre car park, new exhibits for Tall Ships, Relay for Life survey and more…

19 July 2023

•Also in the news

A modern two-story green and gray house with large windows, paved driveway, and a manicured lawn on a clear day.

High demand for new Scalloway housing

19 July 2023

•Housing

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Two adults and two children posing on a dock by the water, holding booklets. The adults wear hoodies, the woman also wears a pink T-shirt, and the children wear a navy hoodie and a light pink T-shirt.

Organisers prepare to welcome thousands to Lerwick for Tall Ships

Cruise ships will also be in town during the Tall Ships – including three on the Thursday

19 July 2023

•Community

‘We don’t share his view’

19 July 2023

•Letters

A large sailboat with white sails moves across the ocean, carrying several people on board. The water is calm, and the sky is clear.

Tall Ships on their way to Shetland as cruise in company leg leaves Fredrikstad

18 July 2023

•Marine

A series of wind turbines on a grassy hill with several houses and buildings in the foreground.

‘There is a bigger picture’ – Viking’s Aaron Priest moves on to next project

18 July 2023

•Energy

A person wearing a yellow helmet and yellow shirt is smiling and standing outdoors near a railing, with trees in the background.

NorthLink employee raises £50k for charities

18 July 2023

•Community

Two men stand outdoors on a rocky coastal landscape. One wears a blue jacket and cap, the other an orange puffy jacket. Both smile at the camera under a cloudy sky.

Songs, spoken word and soundscapes at daily Tall Ships concert in Mareel

18 July 2023

•Arts

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Two Shetland businesses shortlisted for regional tourism and hospitality awards

18 July 2023

•Business

Construction site with a blue excavator, building material debris, and a partially completed green-clad building in the background, viewed through a chain-link fence on a cloudy day.

Former AHS demolition plans still to be signed off

17 July 2023

•Council

A woman with shoulder-length dark hair stands in front of a stone wall, wearing a black blazer with a small flag pin and a patterned top.

Council hopeful of resetting relationships with Scottish Government

17 July 2023

•Council

Two large fishing vessels docked at a harbor with blue industrial buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Port successful in attracting funding to reclaim land at Arlanda

17 July 2023

•Marine

Five people stand holding large donation checks in front of a TL Dallas insurance office. The checks are made out to various charitable organizations.

Fares review, Cope extension plans, cheque presentation

17 July 2023

•Also in the news

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

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Signboard reading "SCALLOWAY BOATING CLUB" with sailing boats on the sea and islands in the background.

Scalloway Boating Club granted occasional alcohol licence for Tall Ships

17 July 2023

•Council

Shetland lost out on LPG

15 July 2023

•Letters

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

Date set for attempted murder trial

15 July 2023

•Court

A group of male athletes running on a track, with one runner in a blue uniform leading the race. A woman is standing near the finish line, observing the race. Trees and spectators are in the background.

Updated

MacKay gets his second medal in Guernsey – another silver

14 July 2023

•Sport

Cyclist in blue racing uphill past a cheering crowd behind barriers with NatWest branding.

Final day at the games: Table tennis, triathlon and more

14 July 2023

•Sport

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More ‘Tunnel Vision’ events planned

14 July 2023

•Transport

No extra cash for Islands Deal project delivery

14 July 2023

•Council

Homeowners in top half of council tax bands could pay more

14 July 2023

•Council

Three cyclists in blue jerseys stand next to a metal barrier, with one cyclist wearing a helmet and another placing an arm around a fellow cyclist’s shoulder.

Last day in Guernsey for Team Shetland as games draw to a close

14 July 2023

•Sport

A person wearing a baseball cap and a striped shirt is seated indoors, looking at the camera.

Inquiry into death of fisherman to be held in January

14 July 2023

•Court

Lengthy prison sentence for man who embezzled £160k from Post Office

13 July 2023

•Court

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Three soccer players in blue jerseys, one with the number 12, celebrate near the sideline, while players from both teams are scattered around the field. Spectators watch from the sides on a partly cloudy day.

Shetland dominates Greenland with impressive 5-1 football win

13 July 2023

•Sport

Three lanes road to close tomorrow night for repainting

13 July 2023

•Transport

Court round-up 13 July 2023

13 July 2023

•Court

Three-year supervision for drugs offence

13 July 2023

•Court

Some hospital appointments called off despite strike suspension

13 July 2023

•Health

A person with long wet hair smiles while holding out a blue and white flag. They are wearing a blue jacket and a green lanyard with a bronze medal around their neck. Trees and a building are in the background.

Can Smith make it a hat trick at penultimate games day? And footballers to face Greenland

13 July 2023

•Sport

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Pensioner admits possessing hundreds of abuse images

13 July 2023

•Court

Fife man admits bringing heroin north on the ferry

13 July 2023

•Court

Wick man leaves mess at the Fort chip shop

13 July 2023

•Court

Any delay to Rosebank decision is welcome, campaigners say

13 July 2023

•Energy

Aerial view of a coastal landscape with cliffs, green fields, scattered buildings, and a body of water under a blue sky with clouds.

Tall Ships visit sure to put the wind in Yell’s sails

13 July 2023

•Community

A person with braided hair and a blue shirt holds up a gold medal with a green ribbon, smiling. Trees and a track are visible in the background.

Dinwoodie adds another medal to Shetland’s tally

12 July 2023

•Sport

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