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Shetland Pride back for third year: ‘It’s such a community event and feeling’

15 June 2024

Shetland hairdressers among top in the country

6 June 2024

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Nurse wanted for one of Shetland’s most remote islands

31 May 2024

A rocket stands on a launch pad emitting smoke and preparing for liftoff, with a coastal landscape and ocean in the background.

Successful first ‘hot fire’ test at spaceport

21 May 2024

A man in an orange and blue sports vest is jogging on a rural road with green fields, sheep, and a house in the background under a clear blue sky.

Shetlander to run ‘seven in seven’ for dad with MND

20 May 2024

A man in a blue suit.

Victoria Pier: Shetland’s own drag act to make her debut this weekend

15 December 2023

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Let them eat (gluten free) cake: Shetland’s alternative honesty boxes

10 October 2023

A rugby team poses together on a field after a game, smiling and wearing matching jerseys. Hilly terrain and a partly cloudy sky are visible in the background.

Local team encourages women to try rugby with new sessions

18 August 2023

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‘Relevant and resonant’ photography exhibit to open this weekend

18 August 2023

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

NorthLink and Loganair issues are ‘a matter for them’, says Hyslop

17 August 2023

A woman with shoulder-length hair is standing in front of a large ship in a port area. She is smiling and wearing a dark jacket and light-colored scarf.

Scottish transport minister on fixed links: ‘It’s early days but there’s interest from me’

17 August 2023

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Women’s Aid course encourages participants to ‘own their life’

15 August 2023

A grey stone building with a modern extension, surrounded by a paved area and flanked by a small car parked on the right side. The sky is overcast.

Kveldsro Hotel set to reopen ‘as soon as it is fair and right for staff’

15 August 2023

A man stands smiling next to a red Honda motorcycle with side and rear storage boxes. He is wearing a t-shirt with "Royal Air Forces Association" written on it. The setting appears to be a driveway.

RAFA president to visit isles as part of 2,500-mile fundraising journey

14 August 2023

A person in a red jacket is creating abstract art on a white canvas with curved lines, using a speaker. Colorful paintings are in the background.

Gaada artist’s work to be exhibited in stately English home

14 August 2023

Two fish lie on a bed of ice on the left, while a fishing boat labeled "LK 57" is shown sailing on water on the right.

Local vessel catches rare albino haddock

14 August 2023

Autumn vaccination rollout to begin next month

11 August 2023

A person in a leather jacket stands beside a glass display cabinet filled with various ceramic and porcelain figurines and decorative items. The person gestures towards the objects inside.

The spirit of Bayes lives on as cabinet moves to antiques shop

10 August 2023

Two scuba divers hold a "Ghost Fishing UK" banner underwater, near a submerged structure, with two other divers in the background.

Conservationists and fishermen working in harmony: ‘Everyone’s a winner’

10 August 2023

A person in an orange sweater is writing with a pen on paper at a desk in a classroom. Another person is blurred in the background.

Updated

Shetlanders receive exam results

8 August 2023

A woman with glasses and long brown hair stands beside a blue dragon sculpture on a brown pedestal outside a building.

MSP reflects on first months of new ministerial role: ‘It’s been a lot to take in’

7 August 2023

A stone tablet with intricate carvings stands on a grassy patch, featuring a circular design at the top and three human-like figures below.

A unique souvenir: artist creates miniature replicas of Bressay Stone

6 August 2023

Support on offer for local pupils ahead of next week’s exam results

4 August 2023

Two people stand on a neatly mowed sports field with a building and hills in the background.

National women’s football organisation supports upgrading Shetland’s facilities

3 August 2023

One of the UK’s most remote nursing jobs available in Fair Isle

2 August 2023

Council sees ‘extremely high demand’ for new period product service

2 August 2023

A magazine titled "Screen Play" rests on a wooden surface. The cover shows a person in a dark cloak using an old-fashioned camera. Event dates listed: 29 August - 3 September 2023.

Screenplay programme revealed: Last hurrah for Kathy, Mark and Linda

2 August 2023

A ship with "INEOS" and "BELSTAFF" logos, along with "#BUILT FOR LIFE," sails on the ocean under a cloudy sky.

Coastguard assists LNG tanker with engine fault

1 August 2023

•Emergency services

Council makes free period products available for delivery

1 August 2023

A bird with brown and black feathers and a long beak is seen flapping its wings while standing on a grassy patch.

Hudson Bay bird visits isles for the first time

31 July 2023

Aerial view of a harbor at sunset with several docked ships, including a tall-masted sailboat, surrounded by buildings and calm water.

Updated

Weather cancels Parade of Sail and delays flights

Start of the race to Arendal rescheduled for Sunday morning – Meanwhile, tribute band Queen II have arrived in the isles for tonight’s gig

29 July 2023

Three people are walking outdoors, engaged in conversation, with a nautical environment in the background.

Commercial director of Sail Training International: ‘Sailing changed my life completely’

28 July 2023

Three uniformed cadets stand on the deck of a tall ship, with sails and rigging visible behind them, against a backdrop of a harbor with other ships.

Bima Suci crew enjoying Shetland’s beauty and eager for royal visit

27 July 2023

Group of people on a docked boat; a woman in a white shirt stands smiling at the front, while others are engaged in various activities, including a person playing guitar. Flags and boats are in the background.

Sailors soak up Shetland sunshine: ‘You feel very proud to be part of this’

27 July 2023

A man in a pink sweater with glasses and a woman in a white top and overalls stand in front of a wall displaying music album covers. Shelving units with various items are visible to their right.

Couple brings Japanese food and culture to Lerwick with new café

26 July 2023

Four people stand inside a partially renovated building with an exposed ceiling and construction equipment in the background.

Lerwick distillery construction underway

25 July 2023

Three individuals smiling. The first has curly hair and is wearing a black shirt, the second is bald and in a suit, and the third has short hair and is wearing a scarf and jacket with a hilly backdrop.

Community ballet school set to bring live music and dance together

25 July 2023

Lerwick harbour ‘feeling the buzz’ as Tall Ships arrival looms

22 July 2023

A woman with blonde hair wearing a clear face shield and headphones around her neck looks attentively at something out of frame.

Local filmmakers keen to work with ‘difficult to find’ young carers

21 July 2023

Three workers in high-visibility jackets engage in conversation outside an industrial building. One is gesturing with his hand while the others listen attentively.

Scottish energy secretary visits Shetland: ‘We have all of the energy but none of the power’

21 July 2023

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

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

Two Shetland businesses shortlisted for regional tourism and hospitality awards

18 July 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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