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Monday 10 February 2025

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Large red buoy markers extend from the shore into the water toward a large vessel in the distance, with two smaller boats and several people working near the markers.

Replacement needed for power cable between Mossbank and Yell

10 February 2025

Levenwick Hall could be forced to close as ‘exhausted’ committee step aside

10 February 2025

Tributes paid to three late former councillors

10 February 2025

Local photographers shine in new exhibition

The work of 12 Islesburgh Photographic Club members is going on show – while vintage cameras are part of the display too

8 February 2025

Spirits high in Nesting and Girlsta as jarl Ragnarsson takes charge

7 February 2025

Entries now open for youth music festival

7 February 2025

A group of large wind turbines stands on a grassy hill under a cloudy sky.

Council encouraged to lobby for much improved community benefit from renewable energy projects

6 February 2025

A red and white building labeled "Mackenzies farm shop and cafe" with several glass doors and a fenced outdoor area on a clear, sunny day.

Cafe part of company’s proposal for vacant Mackenzie’s building

6 February 2025

Billie Eilish hat reopens debate over use of ‘Shetland’ wool label

6 February 2025

Three-day traditional youth music gathering announced

6 February 2025

A black and white sign on the side of a road.

Community council objects to ‘pointless’ 50mph Levenwick limit – with road redesign their priority

6 February 2025

Councillor did not breach code of conduct, investigation concludes

Complaint alleged a letter by councillor Ian Scott sent to the local media was anti-Semitic

5 February 2025

Former councillor’s funeral, superfast broadband, pianist to return and Swan treasurer sought

6 February 2025

•Also in the news

Spaceport hopeful of two or three launch attempts this year

5 February 2025

A hospital sign in front of a building.

Government to look ‘more closely’ at new hospital project as part of budget deal

5 February 2025

Funded support to be offered to crofters claiming rural support

5 February 2025

Dental examination in progress with a patient reclining as a dentist performs a check-up.

Health board provides more clarity in dental row

4 February 2025

A group of houses on a hill.

Staney Hill work ‘on schedule’ as first housing contract set to go out to tender

4 February 2025

MP calls for more urgency in smart meter roll-out as radio switch-off looms

4 February 2025

A person in a suit holds a smartphone in one hand.

Lerwick mobile signal claims described as ‘complete nonsense’

4 February 2025

•Connectivity

Warning over ‘apples’ drug thought to be circulating in Orkney and Shetland

4 February 2025

Could town centre regeneration be on the cards for housing association?

4 February 2025

Film project honouring Jan Bevington’s life ‘coming together’

The Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary documentary has grown in size and stature with the production team appealing for additional funding

3 February 2025

Six people standing indoors, smiling and holding a large blue and white flag with a cross design. They are wearing various blue tops.

Sporting round-up 3 February

3 February 2025

Single-story house with brown roof, white walls, and large front windows. Stone wall surrounds a garden with flowers and a birdbath. Cloudy sky overhead.

Staff praised as Brae care centre receives favourable report

3 February 2025

Fresh start beckons for Hay’s Dock cafe as new operator sought

3 February 2025

A white Volvo car with rear lights on is parked on a coastal road, overlooking grassy fields and the sea under a cloudy sky.

Driver caught doing almost twice speed limit by road police

3 February 2025

Island councils appoint consultant for visitor levy feasibility study

3 February 2025

A house with a fence in the middle of a grassy field.

Annual review underway into Skeld school mothballing

3 February 2025

A blue and white ferry is docked at a rocky pier, with a small road leading to the vessel. The background features a cloudy sky and a hilly landscape.

Extra £10m connectivity funding could go towards improving ferry resilience

2 February 2025

A large white and blue ferry is docked at a pier on a cloudy day, with hills visible in the background.

Early sailing on Monday due to weather

2 February 2025

A large bonfire with a wooden structure burning intensely at night, surrounded by a crowd of people watching the event.

‘Significant audience’ for Up Helly Aa livestream

2 February 2025

The Brae eatery will now vie for a UK-wide gong. Photo: Ben Mullay

Time Out crowns Brae chippy one of Britain’s best

1 February 2025

Street view of a stone building with windows displaying signage for "Lerwick Dental Practice" located at 4 Market Street.

Row over dental care for NHS patients continues as NHS vows to work with Lerwick Dental Practice

1 February 2025

A wet, empty road curves through a grassy landscape with scattered construction materials and a wind turbine in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Campaign groups join public members in objecting to Mossy Hill substation

Lerwick Community Council has also formally objected to the plans

1 February 2025

SIC to keep Papa Stour school mothballed

31 January 2025

A rocky cliff with a launchpad on it.

SaxaVord ‘really important’ to UK Space Agency’s ambitions, director says

31 January 2025

Port Arthur House. Photo: PeterJohnson/Shetland News

Port Arthur parking saga rumbles on as roads department disputes college claims

31 January 2025

Scuba diver in black wetsuit photographing marine life near a rocky underwater ledge with seaweed.

Folk encouraged to take the plunge and join new freediving club

31 January 2025

A large group of people gathered indoors celebrating a retirement, with balloons and a banner in the background.

Also in the news: NorthLink retirement, unique film exhibition and more…

31 January 2025

•Also in the news

A winding road curves through a rural landscape with grassy fields, a small village in the distance, and partly cloudy skies overhead.

Gott footpath project moves step forward

31 January 2025

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

Boat to leave early on Saturday with more disruption predicted

31 January 2025

A large yellow offshore subsea structure with four cylindrical legs marked with depth measurements, situated outdoors on a concrete surface against a backdrop of hills and cloudy sky.

Equinor to continue progressing Rosebank project despite court ruling

Campaigners have also welcomed the court ruling, which calls for the government to reconsider approval for the oil and gas development

30 January 2025

Power cut, Dunter update and more…

30 January 2025

•Also in the news

A modern building is reflected in a body of water.

Updated

Major creative funding boost for three isles organisations

30 January 2025

Sunrise over Sullom Voe terminal now operated by EnQuest. Photo: Courtesy of BP

Energy transition set to keep Sullom Voe Terminal running for decades

30 January 2025

Map showing the geographic locations of rosebank and aberdeen on a coastal outline.

Rosebank approval set to be reconsidered after emissions court ruling

30 January 2025

Five men in suits and hats pose with a young person. They are smiling around an open briefcase displaying a painting of a ship in a stormy sea.

Four siblings in squad as Blues Brothers – with a son involved too

30 January 2025

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