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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

Four athletes in blue and white uniforms hold a blue and white flag, displaying medals around their necks. They stand outdoors with spectators in the background.

Triathlon lasses win first medal for the isles

9 July 2023

Three people wearing blue uniforms stand together at an outdoor event, holding a white flag and an award. Other participants and a banner are visible in the background.

Team Shetland in action at the island games

9 July 2023

A group of young swimmers wearing blue uniforms poses for a team photo at an indoor pool facility. Some are standing while others sit on the edge of the pool area.

Delight for Lerwick swimming club after nomination for national prize

7 July 2023

Group photo of Team Shetland in blue shirts, standing and seated in rows, holding a banner with sponsors "Malakoff Limited" and "Team Shetland." There are six plaques displayed on the wall behind them.

‘Real buzz’ in Team Shetland ahead of departure for Island Games

5 July 2023

A group of six people stand on a wooden dock in front of two small boats labeled NRC, with a coastal town in the background.

New blood sought for yoal rowing

21 June 2023

Team Shetland reveals flag bearer and water carriers for Island Games

19 June 2023

A person is mid-air parachuting with a red and black parachute against a clear blue sky.

Watch: Skydivers touch down in Tingwall

9 June 2023

Boats float on the water near a marina with a town and hilly landscape in the background. Numerous sailboats are docked, and buildings are scattered on the hillside under a clear blue sky.

Countdown begins for Island Games as Shetland reveals 103-strong team

9 May 2023

Seven individuals stand in front of a red wall with the word "Malakoff" and two vans branded "Malakoff Shetland," wearing blue and black company uniforms.

Malakoff backs Team Shetland at Guernsey 2023

5 April 2023

Two girls are playing soccer; one in a blue uniform is attempting to kick the ball while a girl in a pink and black uniform is closely defending. Other players and a goalpost are visible in the background.

Girls football team progress to next round of cup

5 April 2023

Airline supports young goalie’s football ambition

22 March 2023

Athletics club issues plea for new volunteers as group reaches ‘critical juncture’

An EGM will be held in Lerwick on 1 March

16 February 2023

Awards celebrate sporting achievements

19 November 2022

Freedivers looking for more folk to take the plunge

23 October 2022

National surfing competition to take place this weekend

14 October 2022

Three wins out of three for girl footballers in first inter-county tournament

12 September 2022

Girls football teams to head to Orkney for new tournament

A minute’s silence will be held before each match to mark the death of the Queen

9 September 2022

Badminton players pleased with performance at European championship

19 August 2022

Ness Utd league victory ‘a long time coming’

9 August 2022

Scott Smith in action in table tennis on Sunday - Photo: Maurice Staples

Hopes to revive local table tennis scene

12 July 2022

Footballer ‘delighted’ to land full-time apprenticeship with Ross County

First team manager Malky Mackay says it is important to have a ‘conveyor belt of young talent from the Highlands and Islands’

23 June 2022

Surf’s up: national competition to head north for first time

13 June 2022

Boats, trains and planes – the Rangers fans heading from Shetland to Seville

One fan is lucky enough to have a gold-dust ticket for tonight’s Europa League final – but some islanders are travelling ticketless

18 May 2022

From Delting to Darlington for footballer Toni

Toni Upton’s journey through sport has taken her from football to hockey and back – and now she is captain of Darlington’s women’s team

25 March 2022

Girls football team put in ‘outstanding’ performance in first trip south

9 March 2022

Inaugural parasport festival to be held in Lerwick

15 February 2022

The pitch at Strom. Ross Smith of Injury Shetland has started a fundraising campaign to pay for a defibrillator. Photo: Shetland News.

Councillors impressed by condition of local football pitches

Plan to make isles play parks more inclusive is approved

17 January 2022

Thirteen athletes secure travel funding

6 January 2022

‘Over the moon’: islander’s delight as stepson inks Rangers youth deal

16 December 2021

Chairman of the education and families committee George Smith.

From one Smith to another at top of football association

3 December 2021

New membership scheme aims to make leisure centres more accessible

14 October 2021

More opportunities on the horizon as charity joins disability sport network

5 October 2021

Moars named isles’ strongest man and woman

2 August 2021

Orkney footballers secure Milne Cup after extra time victory

31 July 2021

Intercounty football match to be broadcast live on radio

Shetland will take on Orkney at Seafield in Lerwick at 5pm on Saturday

30 July 2021

Athlete travel award scheme open for applications

27 July 2021

First Bressay parkrun since March last year proves popular despite drizzly weather

17 July 2021

Whalsay man quickest so far out of 569 participants in Island Games 5K challenge

9 July 2021

Brae Tartan Army gear up for all-important Scotland game

22 June 2021

Virtual 5k invites local folk to compete against other islands

18 June 2021

How physically active are you? Active travel group is keen to know

18 June 2021

Updated

Forfeiting points due to isolation a ‘very hard rule to have’, football president says

11 June 2021

Football to return next month

26 April 2021

Seumas Mackay celebrates crossing the line to win gold in the men's 800 metres in Gotland on Tuesday. Photo: Shetland Island Games Association.

Island Games dates confirmed for 2023

26 March 2021

Hockey association could launch feasibility study into new pitch

3 March 2021

Community council not bowled over by proposal to reduce rink space at Clickimin

It comes amid worries that a proposed soft play facility in Voe could be under threat if plans are progressed for similar equipment in the Clickimin

2 March 2021

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