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One of the Nova Innovation tidal turbines deployed in Bluemull Sound.

Tidal energy and Sullom Voe hydrogen studies secure government funding

10 May 2023

Community choir takes you ‘Beside the Sea’

10 May 2023

Five smiling individuals pose in front of a wall with the letters "VOAR." They are all wearing black jackets with the same letters printed on them.

‘If we’re not careful, the profits from Shetland’s next big industry will go straight out the sooth mooth’- energy experts warn

9 May 2023

A woman, dressed in a black outfit with a floral scarf, stands smiling in an art gallery in front of various framed landscape paintings.

Artist’s shop to make colourful addition to the street

9 May 2023

Aerial view of a vast, brown-colored landscape with a large blue lake and a smaller waterbody, bordered by hills and a distant coastline under a partly cloudy sky.

Six hundred hectares of Yell land goes under offer

9 May 2023

Two people stand under a colorful, flower-petal-shaped shelter with green, yellow, and white panels. Rocks and a stone wall are in the background, with a building visible in the distance.

Upturned boat shelters offer new seating at Sletts path

9 May 2023

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Ability Shetland team leader Stephanie Bain. Photo: Hans J Marter/Shetland News

Funding joy for local charity

9 May 2023

A person in a blue jacket and dark pants is preparing to swing a golf club on a golf course with rolling hills and a body of water in the background.

Golfer to take on all-day challenge to raise money for Alzheimer’s charity

9 May 2023

Boats float on the water near a marina with a town and hilly landscape in the background. Numerous sailboats are docked, and buildings are scattered on the hillside under a clear blue sky.

Countdown begins for Island Games as Shetland reveals 103-strong team

9 May 2023

A person wearing a striped apron and a hairnet holds a large fish in each hand, standing against a plain background.

Exhibition to shine light on role women have played in fishing industry

8 May 2023

Three people wearing race medals and branded shirts stand together and smile at a wall.

Brae High School staff raise thousands by running London Marathon

8 May 2023

Four people wearing aprons with various texts and novelty glasses stand together in a room. A child is smiling in the foreground. A bar and another person are visible in the background.

Coronation bonfire, sporting success, road repairs, and more…

8 May 2023

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Two musicians perform on stage, one playing a drum set and the other playing a handheld drum, in front of a stained glass window.

‘This is awesome’- Asaf Sirkis and Renzo Spiteri delight audience at town hall

8 May 2023

Faroese Telecom visited fishing ports after cable damage

8 May 2023

Aquaculture firm still working on proposed new Fetlar salmon farm

8 May 2023

New care support service making progress

8 May 2023

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Stop begging for crumbs off the Scotsman’s table

8 May 2023

A person in a brown dress stands outdoors on a hill, holding a guitar upright. The background shows a coastline with fields and a cloudy sky.

Sturgeon to bring audio-visual trio performance to Mareel and Bigton

6 May 2023

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Folk encouraged to have a ‘coffee with a cop’

7 May 2023

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

No clarity as to when NorthLink bookings will open beyond end of September

6 May 2023

A stone building with a clock tower and a British flag on top. An emblem in the corner reads "King Charles III Coronation 6th May 2023".

Community events to mark coronation of King Charles III

5 May 2023

Two firefighters in gear spray water on a smoking building near a body of water in a grassy, hilly area.

Fundraising page set up to help couple whose home was destroyed by fire

5 May 2023

Two women sit at a table inside a room, engaging in conversation. One woman has a printed blouse and the other wears a pink top. A water bottle and various items are on the table.

CLAN puts out call for more volunteers

Alex Cameron said she began volunteering after accessing CLAN support following her own cancer diagnosis

5 May 2023

Participants sought to give views on lifeline ferry services

5 May 2023

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Single-use vape ban motion to go in front of Shetland councillors

5 May 2023

Single-story building with a gray roof and a glass-enclosed entrance. A yellow fence and small trees line the front, next to a road labeled "Drop Off Only.

Sandwick school closed following burst pipe

5 May 2023

Close-up of a smartphone screen displaying various social media and application icons, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, and others.

Online property scam warning

5 May 2023

No clarity on when new Co-op stores could be built

5 May 2023

Abba tribute band performing at Holmsgarth last time the Tall Ships visited Lerwick in 2011.

Tall Ships tickets, New Shetlander, monarchy call and more…

5 May 2023

•Also in the news

Two firefighters in gear spray water on a smoking building near a body of water in a grassy, hilly area.

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Fire crews tackle serious house fire at Wadbister

4 May 2023

•Emergency services

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Peatland restoration and tree planting planned to offset power line project biodiversity loss

4 May 2023

A dense underwater scene showing numerous colorful brittle stars layered over green and pink rocks.

Opposition parties fail to overturn HPMAs proposal

4 May 2023

COPE anniversary, Island Games football fixtures and more…

4 May 2023

•Also in the news

A man with short brown hair and a beard smiles while wearing a patterned sweater. He stands in front of a wall with large black letters spelling "VOAR.

Marine energy specialist Wills joins local energy consultancy

3 May 2023

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

Dogs help police seize nearly £130k worth of drugs in February and March

3 May 2023

Ocean Kinetics expands into Orkney after buying engineering firm

3 May 2023

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Energy company keen to reassure community over battery safety

3 May 2023

Fisheries expert joins charitable trust board

3 May 2023

Shetland College UHI.

College lecturers take industrial action in escalating pay dispute

Further education sector dealt a blow as government withdraws extra funding

3 May 2023

A band performs on stage with a guitarist, a percussionist, a violinist, and a bass player in front of an audience at a concert. Stage lights illuminate the scene.

Memories made and friendships formed as folk festival wraps up

2 May 2023

A rocket engine test is underway, emitting a bright plume of flame and exhaust on a clear day, with a shipping container in the background.

Watch: Rocket company completes more testing ahead of first sub-orbital launch

2 May 2023

A bus marked "Toft 23" travels on a rural road surrounded by hills and scattered buildings under a clear sky.

‘We can and will refuse travel’: bus operator reminds folk to behave on board

2 May 2023

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A group of people stand outdoors holding two large checks. One check is for £4,060 to COPE, and the other is for £5,100 to MS Society Scotland. Some members hold musical instruments.

Donations to charity, ANZAC day, Folk Frenzy tutor and more…

2 May 2023

•Also in the news

Efforts underway to replace book collection lost in Fair Isle bird observatory fire

2 May 2023

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Emergency services called to kitchen fire in Unst care home

2 May 2023

•Emergency services

A man is playing a drum set with a neutral expression. The background is a solid maroon color.

‘Explosive percussive combination’ to perform at Town Hall this weekend

2 May 2023

•Entertainment

Black and white photo of three people posing with musical instruments: one holds a small keyboard, another smiles with an accordion, and the third carries an acoustic guitar, all facing the camera.

Mareel on Saturday: what a super night!

1 May 2023

A four-member band performs on stage with instruments and a female vocalist under dim lighting and spotlights.

Sunday afternoon at the Legion – ‘just beautiful singing’

1 May 2023

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