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An elderly woman with short white hair, glasses, and a green shirt sits on a green sofa during an interview. She faces the interviewer, who holds papers and sits at a table with a glass of water.

Shetland Noir – wonderful storytelling with a dark undertone

18 June 2023

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Strangling the life out of small communities

15 June 2023

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We are still waiting!

15 June 2023

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Abstract targets

11 June 2023

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Carbon tax on travel would be fairer

9 June 2023

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Thank you for the music

7 June 2023

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A ‘jackpot win’ for Statkraft and no voice for the community

1 June 2023

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How much will ‘water safety’ cost?

23 May 2023

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‘The fight for health and safety for the living is vital’

12 May 2023

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Two musicians perform on stage, one playing a drum set and the other playing a handheld drum, in front of a stained glass window.

‘This is awesome’- Asaf Sirkis and Renzo Spiteri delight audience at town hall

8 May 2023

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Stop begging for crumbs off the Scotsman’s table

8 May 2023

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Black and white photo of three people posing with musical instruments: one holds a small keyboard, another smiles with an accordion, and the third carries an acoustic guitar, all facing the camera.

Mareel on Saturday: what a super night!

1 May 2023

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A four-member band performs on stage with instruments and a female vocalist under dim lighting and spotlights.

Sunday afternoon at the Legion – ‘just beautiful singing’

1 May 2023

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Five musicians perform on stage under blue lighting. They play various instruments including a piano, a flute, a violin, an accordion, and a double bass.

Young Trad Showcase: ‘you should have been there to hear it’

30 April 2023

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A man wearing a red patterned shirt plays a percussion instrument while smiling into a microphone on stage.

Friday Fusion: where folk music boundaries are ‘well and truly’ blown apart

29 April 2023

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Two men play violins on stage under dramatic lighting. The man on the left wears a blazer, and the man on the right is in a striped shirt.

Ringing Strings – the future of fiddle music in safe hands

28 April 2023

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A group of six musicians performs on stage, with members playing a violin, mandolin, and guitar. Two female vocalists sing at the center. The setting appears to be an indoor venue with wooden decor.

What a great way to start the festival!

28 April 2023

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It wouldn’t have happened with a tunnel in place

28 April 2023

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Community lost major benefits as a result of pressure group’s actions

26 April 2023

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Time to take a grip

Open letter to all SIC councillors

26 April 2023

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Sacrificed on the green energy altar

24 April 2023

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Nae naethin

24 April 2023

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Competent government?

18 April 2023

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HPMAs are needed, but can only work with coastal communities at the table

17 April 2023

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Cover of the book titled "Boat Lines: Scottish Craft of Sea, Coast, and Canal" with an illustration of a rope and a hook.

A special book for everyone drawn to the sea

Ian Stephen’s book Boatlines is a unique celebration of the maritime life of Scotland

11 April 2023

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Jumped before she was pushed?

7 April 2023

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‘Scandalous dereliction in the duty’

7 April 2023

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No wonder communities are worried

31 March 2023

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Boredom is not an option

31 March 2023

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Time to take back control

29 March 2023

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Appalled and ashamed

21 March 2023

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Yellow sign on snow-covered landscape reads "Abnormal loads operating on this road between 6am and 3pm.

From day one affected people had no representation

20 March 2023

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Victim of Loganair’s rapid expansion

17 March 2023

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A group photo shows about 30 people of various ages arranged in rows on a stage. Some individuals are holding trophies and awards. All are facing the camera and smiling.

‘Hats off to all the players’: drama festival returns to the Garrison in style

16 March 2023

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Heroic effort

13 March 2023

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Two musicians performing on stage; a woman singing and playing a banjo, and a man singing and playing an electric bass guitar. A guitar is placed on a stand between them, with blue spotlights overhead.

Baiman shines in Mareel concert

11 March 2023

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Please, do not speak on the fishing industry again

8 March 2023

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Response to teacher strike letter

5 March 2023

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Unwillingness to be political?

3 March 2023

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Time to fully embrace the energy transition

Following a visit to the isles earlier this year climate activist Tessa Khan offers her views on the need for a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels, and the role Shetland can play.

27 February 2023

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A four-member jazz band performs on stage with guitar, saxophone, double bass, and drums, in front of an audience.

‘A rising star in the jazz firmament of not just Scotland’

After the low numbers at the last jazz gig at Lerwick Town Hall, I was not expecting the turnout on Saturday night, writes our reviewer Carol Jamieson.

27 February 2023

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