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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

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

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

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

A person with wet hair, wearing a blue jacket, holds a blue and white flag while smiling. They have a medal around their neck and are standing outdoors with a building in the background.

Jasmin wins her second medal in Guernsey

12 July 2023

Cyclists in colorful jerseys are riding closely together on a road during a race. The background includes greenery and buildings.

End of the line for archery knockouts, table tennis and badminton singles – whilst Smith has the chance of another medal

12 July 2023

A group of 20 men in blue sports jerseys pose for a team photo outside Les Douvres Hotel. The background features hotel buildings, a swimming pool, and a grassy area with trees.

Footballers’ medal hopes dashed, but plenty more opportunity for blues today

12 July 2023

Athlete on a track holds up a flag behind him. His race bib reads "MACKAY." Other athletes and spectators are visible in the background.

Seumas secures Shetland’s first silver in Guernsey

11 July 2023

Athletes wearing competition numbers 6 and 8 stand next to a metal barrier; number 6 hugs a man, while number 8 holds hands with number 6. Spectators watch from the other side of the barrier.

Sprinter through to tomorrow’s final

11 July 2023

Indoor badminton game in progress. A player in a white shirt prepares to hit the shuttlecock while another player in a blue shirt and black shorts stands ready. Spectators watch from the sideline.

Strong start in badminton singles

11 July 2023

Two female athletes wearing blue athletic uniforms stand on a blue track, smiling at the camera. Other people and athletes are in the background, along with a cloudy sky at sunset.

Dinwoodie through to 200m semis and more medals possible in the pool tonight

11 July 2023

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Shetland athletes set for another action-packed day

11 July 2023

A person with wet hair, wearing a blue jacket, holds a blue and white flag while smiling. They have a medal around their neck and are standing outdoors with a building in the background.

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Second medal in Guernsey won by swimmer and third on athletics pitch

10 July 2023

A group of soccer players in blue and white uniforms poses for a team photo on a grassy field, with trees and houses in the background.

Blues are back in the game with 3-2 football match win

10 July 2023

A cyclist in blue attire rides a road bike near a stone wall with water in the background under a partly cloudy sky. A sign is visible next to the cyclist and a boat is positioned by the wall.

No more medals yet – but swimmers hold promise for tonight

10 July 2023

A group of soccer players in blue and white uniforms poses for a team photo on a grassy field, with trees and houses in the background.

Busy day for Team Shetland as games in full swing

10 July 2023

Several wind turbines spread across a hilly landscape under a clear sky, with a few buildings visible in the foreground.

Wind farm halfway complete with 52 turbines installed – whilst locals raise concerns

Construction work at night is permitted, says SSE. A total of 16 turbines will be fitted with red aviation lights

7 July 2023

Changes to automatic fire alarm call outs now in effect

6 July 2023

•Emergency services

One of Scotland's most prominent young rock bands, Tide Lines, are the headline attraction for the Thursday night.

Gig-goers asked to collect wristbands before Tall Ships concerts

6 July 2023

•Entertainment

A street at night with lit buildings, including a restaurant with neon green lights named "Gurkha Kitchen." The wet road reflects the lights, and vehicles are visible in the background.

Gurkha Kitchen wins national restaurant award

4 July 2023

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Shetland MSYPs pass motion to extend free bus travel to inter-island ferries

3 July 2023

A group of five people in colorful and extravagant costumes pose confidently in front of a truck during a street event. The surrounding area includes shops and pedestrians.

Rain doesn’t dampen Pride parade’s spirits

1 July 2023

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Shetland Pride trustee Kate Harvey: ‘Pride is important because it makes us visible’

For the final story on LGBT+ Shetlanders before tomorrow’s Pride celebrations, Shetland News spoke to committee member Kate Harvey

30 June 2023

•Shetland Lives

Noss open day cancelled due to poor forecast

30 June 2023

‘Sigh of relief’ as government makes u-turn on HPMA proposals

29 June 2023

A hospital sign in front of a building.

Treatment figures ‘aren’t as accurate’ as health board would have hoped

29 June 2023

An adult man is holding a smiling boy in a room filled with people. The two are making eye contact, and the boy is wearing a checkered shirt and jeans.

Yell fundraiser to walk to Edinburgh in memory of his son

28 June 2023

A man with a receding hairline and short beard is sitting in a vehicle, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.

Pride chairperson Gary Mouat: ‘Coming out is not a one-time thing’

For the second of our Pride Month features on LGBT+ Shetlanders, Shetland News spoke to Shetland Pride chair Gary Mouat ahead of the event this weekend

28 June 2023

•Shetland Lives

A man in a black hoodie sits against a mottled gray backdrop, looking towards the camera.

Rapper Stormzy references ‘the Shetlands’ in new song

28 June 2023

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Sandwick Junior High celebrates 150 years – and unearths time capsule

27 June 2023

A person on horseback wearing a bright orange vest with "PLEASE PASS WIDE & SLOW" rides down a narrow country road, with grazing sheep and a house in the background.

Equestrian calls for greater awareness on roads after increased frequency of dangerous drivers

27 June 2023

A person stands in front of a mural. They are wearing eyeglasses, a blue cardigan, and sunflower-patterned overalls with hands in their pockets. The mural features abstract designs and a building outline.

Writer Hannah Nicholson on Pride: ‘Queer folk have always existed’

In the first instalment of our series focusing on LGBT+ Shetlanders ahead of this weekend’s Pride celebrations, Shetland News spoke to writer and library assistant Hannah Nicholson

26 June 2023

•Shetland Lives

Town prepares for Pride but volunteers still ‘desperately’ needed

26 June 2023

Sailboats with various flags docked at a marina. A red building with a peaked roof is in the background against a partly cloudy sky.

Shetland Race competitors soak up Lerwick sunshine ahead of prizegiving

23 June 2023

A jubilant crowd celebrates by lifting a smiling woman into the air. The scene is filled with waving flags and happy faces.

Local politicians mourn the death of Winnie Ewing

23 June 2023

A man with a beard and short hair smiles while standing indoors near colorful artwork and framed photos displayed on a wall behind him.

Humza Yousaf says he will look into NorthLink booking issues ‘personally’

22 June 2023

Two men wearing matching hoodies and caps stand in front of a white food truck with "Snack & Chat 2 Cows" logos on it. The food truck is parked outdoors with scenic landscape in the background.

Ex-Moorfield kitchen staff take business on the road to curb high electricity costs

21 June 2023

Two musicians perform on stage, one playing a traditional drum while the other plays a handpan. The backdrop features patterned tapestries, and various musical instruments are visible in the background.

Sidiki shines in Scalloway at final JAWS gig

19 June 2023

A group of people pose on stage holding awards at the Aquaculture Awards 2023 with a celebratory backdrop displaying the event name.

UHI Shetland staff member named Unsung Hero at Aquaculture Awards

16 June 2023

New Commercial Street café to bring back Solotti’s ice cream floats

15 June 2023

Cleeves shares new free short story as crime writing festival kicks off

16 June 2023

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

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

13 June 2023

•Connectivity

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

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

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 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

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

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