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Library names winners of this year’s young writer competition

11 September 2023

The Lounge goes up for sale

8 September 2023

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September temperature record broken

8 September 2023

Four people stand in front of a Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards backdrop. One person holds a plaque that reads "Excellence Awards 2023". They are all dressed in formal attire and smiling.

Food and drink award, Sharon’s Swapshop and more…

8 September 2023

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School strike dates set for end of September

7 September 2023

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UHI Shetland lecturers demand better pay

7 September 2023

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Fire service called out to Scalloway home

7 September 2023

•Emergency services

Lerwick Sheriff Court

Trial postponed due to lack of accommodation

7 September 2023

A road sign reads "Welcome to Sullom Voe Terminal. Please drive carefully" next to a 30 mph speed limit sign. Industrial tanks and a vehicle are visible in the background.

Carbon capture plans, OPEN becomes a charity, new partner for law firm, tunnel donation and more…

7 September 2023

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Lerwick Sheriff Court.

Jail term for Scalloway man who severed another man’s finger

6 September 2023

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Sandness group secures funding to explore development ideas

6 September 2023

Court round up 6 September 2023

6 September 2023

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Drever to return with band for special Mareel gig

6 September 2023

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Schools and colleges set to be affected by strikes this month

5 September 2023

Time for governments to discuss ‘commitment’ to tunnels and new ferries – as Scottish Secretary lines up meeting

4 September 2023

Four people stand indoors in front of a wooden desk and wall-mounted screen displaying framed pictures. One person wears an apron, and two hold hands. They smile at the camera.

No concrete issues, reduced opening hours, CLAN Yarns and more …

4 September 2023

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People invited to give their views on government’s national islands plan

3 September 2023

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Man airlifted after livestock injury

2 September 2023

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Elaine riding high after scooping national cycle training award

1 September 2023

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MND fundraising, court trial, vaccination programme and more…

1 September 2023

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Lerwick Sheriff Court.

Man pleads guilty in ‘most disturbing’ child abuse case

30 August 2023

Lerwick Sheriff Court

Drink drivers banned from the roads

30 August 2023

Court round up 30 August 2023

30 August 2023

A person with glasses and gloves examines a large, ancient artifact in a museum display area. Exhibits and information panels are visible in the background.

Experts to head north to hear about folk’s historical ‘treasures’

30 August 2023

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Improved government funding for climate-friendly heating in social housing

Zero carbon buildings minister Patrick Harvie also visits districts heating company while in Shetland

29 August 2023

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Very large cruise ship visits, new Hjaltland chair, Parkrun swimmer, family history event and more …

29 August 2023

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LK Sheriff Court

Sovereign campaigner told to be of good behaviour

29 August 2023

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Two new faces at charitable trust

29 August 2023

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Hopes that dental student pilot scheme can be made permanent

29 August 2023

Three appear in court on drugs charges

28 August 2023

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Enquiries continue after man was struck by vehicle at the weekend

28 August 2023

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Sovereignty campaigner advised to seek proper legal advice after witness hearing

28 August 2023

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Shetland Samaritans mark 70 years of service

27 August 2023

Sign reading "Shetland Islands Council Brae High School" in front of school buildings with cloudy sky in the background.

More school strikes on the cards this autumn

26 August 2023

Police Scotland

Big increase in fraud cases, linkspan replacement postponed, businesses shortlisted and more…

26 August 2023

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Carmichael calls for geographic tariff as Ofgem cuts energy price cap

25 August 2023

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Unlocking private finance for peatland restoration

24 August 2023

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Kinetics’ scholarship, young footballer victorious, new date for Milne Cup fixture and more …

23 August 2023

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Three people lost their lives to drug misuse in Shetland last year

23 August 2023

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Local businesses shortlisted for food and drink awards

23 August 2023

Three drink drivers arrested over the weekend

22 August 2023

The Raba Restaurant on Lerwick's Commercial Road was one of four premises raided.

Asian restaurants shortlisted, jury trial concerns, Milne Cup cancelled and more …

22 August 2023

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Kergord to Gremista electricity link moves to next phase

Work on 12km section of overhead line to begin this week

21 August 2023

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Bayes up for sale, employment minister visit and more…

19 August 2023

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All 103 turbines now installed at Viking Energy wind farm site

18 August 2023

Health board shortlisted for learning and development award

18 August 2023

Arts agency introduces voluntary redundancy scheme in bid to reduce costs

The organisation has identified that it needs to make total savings of more than £300k

17 August 2023

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Brevik artwork, phone boxes up for grabs and more…

17 August 2023

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