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Double joy for Kris at BBC folk awards

6 April 2017

An artist's impression of what the Brevik development could look like.

Brevik hotel plans back on

5 April 2017

Newcastle-based Let's Circus is led by ringmaster Steve Cousins.

Performing circus heads north for lengthy isles tour

4 April 2017

Dhanni Moar was "very, very happy" after taking gold on his home turf at Clickimin on Saturday. Photo: John Coutts

Record-breaking strongman Dhanni triumphs on home soil

3 April 2017

Group seeks funding for Sandwick cycle path

3 April 2017

The ribbon was cut by five-year-old Mark Henry and Andy Gear, 83, one of the youngest and one of the oldest residents of North Yell.

Five-turbine Garth windfarm opens in Yell

3 April 2017

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Aging retiree Norman (played by Andy Long) with his dutiful wife Ethel (Christine Geldard) - Photos: Austin Taylor

Review: engrossing play about family, mortality and reconciliation

30 March 2017

Aimee Hussey meeting members of huge American band All Time Low in Edinburgh.

Aimee enjoys memorable day as non-profit group fixes up meeting with musical heroes

29 March 2017

Shona Anderson and Alison Williamson go under the razors to support Macmillan. Photo: Wendy Inkster.

Shona & Alison brave the shave for Macmillan

28 March 2017

Could oil discovery be a boon for Sullom Voe?

27 March 2017

NHS Shetland chairman Ian Kinniburgh.

NHS to hold further talks on patient travel

24 March 2017

Fuel poverty warning as energy prices rise

24 March 2017

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Bands prepare for battle

24 March 2017

The roadblocks were situated at the foot of Mill Brae, but they were not thought to have been used often. Photo: Scalloway Museum.

WWII roadblocks recovered

24 March 2017

NHS Shetland voted in favour of sending the majority of its patients for treatment in Aberdeen via the ferry.

NorthLink: no ‘direct talks’ with health board on patient travel

23 March 2017

Concerns raised over air ambulance mix-up

23 March 2017

Miriam Brett, pictured during the 2014 Scottish independence campaign, was involved in the Westminster lockdown on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Simon Baker

Islanders caught up in Westminster lockdown

23 March 2017

Design proposals for the bookshop by local architects Redman and Sutherland.

Second-hand bookshop plans for Kergord

23 March 2017

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NHS Shetland’s Choose Life coordinator Karen Smith.

No suicides in 18 months as training pays off

22 March 2017

One of the Triton pens purchased by Cooke Aquaculture.

Cooke puts £2m into Unst and Aith sites

21 March 2017

Newly elected MSYPs Sonny Thomason (second from left) and Charlie Haddon (third from left) with Martin Summers of Shetland Islands Council (left) and deputy returning officer Anne Cogle. Photo: SIC.

New MSYPs Charlie and Sonny ‘truly grateful’

20 March 2017

Open letter to NHS Shetland

19 March 2017

New crofting commissioner Andy Holt.

Andy appointed new crofting commissioner

17 March 2017

The Gentleman Crafter - aka John Bloodworth - will be in Shetland at the weekend as part of a nationwide fundraising challenge.

Craft workshops to raise mental health cash

17 March 2017

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A pontoon is currently erected alongside Toft pier on a temporary basis after it was fenced off in December over safety fears. Photo: Robert Williamson

Toft pier: plenty of surveys but no repairs

17 March 2017

Petition to build large family homes

16 March 2017

Faroe route cancelled following poor bookings

14 March 2017

Lerwick North council hopeful John Fraser. Photo: Shetland News/Neil Riddell

Newcomers Julie and John to stand for SIC

14 March 2017

Speakers Richard Forbes Chris Bunyan, Barbara Dinnage and Donald Murray often had to support a motion which they perhaps did not personally agree with. the debate was chaired by Karen Fraser - Photo: Yetti Biscuit/Shetland News

Sexism and speed bumps at Althing

12 March 2017

Mental health ‘jigsaw’ nearing completion

11 March 2017

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Ronas Ward set to close later this year

10 March 2017

A spectacular sight as the galley goes up in flames on Friday night - Photo: Chris Brown

All roads lead to SMUHA

10 March 2017

Ill co-pilot sparks emergency

9 March 2017

The pier at Toft was fenced off in December last year after being declared unsafe to use - Photo: Robert Williamson

Anger at ‘excessive’ shellfish landing charge

9 March 2017

A weed killing system introduced by the council last year which uses hot water has helped to cut costs. Photo: William Spence

Cleanliness up, costs down

9 March 2017

The water treatment works at Sandy Loch. Photo: Shetland News/Neil Riddell.

Renewables potential at Sandy Loch waterworks?

7 March 2017

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The Commercial Street premises are expected to reopen as a franchise of Monterey Jack's next week. Photo: Shetland News

Da street gets Monterey Jack’s franchise

6 March 2017

The Hildasay leaving Lerwick Harbour.

Wage increase for Northern Isles freight vessel staff

3 March 2017

One of the Ocean Way fishermen being taken to safety at Lerwick Harbour on Friday morning - Photo: Chris Cope/Shetland News

Five fishermen rescued from sinking vessel

3 March 2017

Loganair managing director Jonathan Hinkles says leaving the Flybe franchise will make for greater flexibility.

Hinkles upbeat about Loganair changes

3 March 2017

Shetland Charitable Trust vice chairman Jonathan Wills (left) and chairman Bobby Hunter (right).

SCT trustees condemn Wills’ conduct

2 March 2017

George Anderson and Lowrie Irvine.

Isles fishermen vie for pelagic award

1 March 2017

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The new Fort Road development is almost ready for social housing tenants to move in.

Tenants poised to move into Fort Road

27 February 2017

Trustee Sandy Peterson says Disability Shetland's service won't be affected by the reduction in hours.

Hours reduced at disability charity to cut costs

26 February 2017

Chris Dyer, a Viking from the English south coast - Photo: Mark Berry

Three cheers for Chris

25 February 2017

Extra funding for health board

24 February 2017

Police Scotland assistant chief constable Andy Cowie was area commander in Shetland between 2003 and 2006 - Photo: Chris Cope/Shetland News

Renewed calls for ‘unified’ control room

24 February 2017

Mental health training for police officers

24 February 2017

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