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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

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Cozy cafe with wooden chairs and tables, each covered with dotted tablecloths. Bunting hangs from the ceiling. Large windows offer a view of the ocean and snowy landscape outside.

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A sauna wagon labeled "Haar Sauna" sits by a snowy beach under a cloudy sky, with hills and the sun in the background.

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New owner takes on The Lounge

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Supermarkets in sights of local brewery amid aim to increase UK sales

9 November 2024

Two women sitting at a table, engaged in conversation. One woman is holding an open booklet and smiling.

Drop-in events aim to highlight help on offer for local businesses

4 November 2024

Two people are in a bar. The woman is seated at the bar counter, and the man is standing behind it, with beer taps visible in front of them.

Noost to bring boost to the street as bar reopens

23 August 2024

Off-licence keen for earlier Sunday openings amid rise in cruise ship visitors

16 August 2024

Lerwick whisky distillery edging closer to opening

15 August 2024

Seabirds at the cliffs off the back of Noss. Photo: Shetland News/Hans J. Marter

Noss boat operators nominated for tourism awards

15 July 2024

Modern glass facade of a building adjacent to traditional stone structures on a city street, with a "no entry" sign visible.

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Lerwick TSB branch to close later this year

The bank said it plans to open a ‘pop-up service’ three days a week following the closure

8 May 2024

Interior of a cozy, rustic boutique store with shelves stocked with various items, including bottles and jars, under warm lighting.

Shetland’s first whisky distillery preparing to open doors later this year

23 April 2024

Industrial building with a sign reading "d.i.t.t." and a white van parked in front.

DITT moves into employee ownership

10 April 2024

A man standing in front of a building with the word "inn" on the facade.

Westings Inn set to be relaunched with cafe bar and accommodation

20 March 2024

Dog grooming business shortlisted in search for UK’s best shop name pun

4 January 2024

Two women standing in front of a counter with food.

Street busy with shoppers as Christmas approaches

24 December 2023

A group of people standing in front of a store.

Superdrug opens doors as national chain moves north

24 November 2023

A woman holding a red mug in front of a bookcase.

Wellness writing for local workplaces

18 November 2023

A store with a sign that says supersavings members save more.

Councillor pleased to see ‘positive’ progress on the street

13 November 2023

Mussels on ice at a market.

Jobs boost as mussel firm expands

27 October 2023

A small, beige building with a sign in the shape of a fish that reads "Fish Shop." Stacks of yellow crates are outside near the entrance. The sky above is partly cloudy.

Blydoit still on the lookout for new owner

24 October 2023

Two people smiling in a room decorated with blue and gold balloons and a banner reading "happy takeover.

Jewellery business changes hands amid 70th anniversary celebrations

7 October 2023

Funding boost for waste management firm

4 October 2023

Information and advice on offer for those interested in tech industry

25 September 2023

Grant scheme for new businesses to continue

13 September 2023

The Lounge goes up for sale

8 September 2023

A person in a leather jacket stands beside a glass display cabinet filled with various ceramic and porcelain figurines and decorative items. The person gestures towards the objects inside.

The spirit of Bayes lives on as cabinet moves to antiques shop

10 August 2023

Plans lodged for Superdrug signs on former M&Co building in Lerwick

31 July 2023

Walls bakery building to go on market

20 July 2023

A red building with a grey roof sits behind a row of parked cars on a clear day. The building has multiple windows and doors, and the surrounding area features grass and a road in the foreground.

Mackenzie’s shop to close

2 July 2023

Outdoor seating area with two picnic tables next to a stone building, overlooking a parking lot and a view of the sea in the distance.

Scalloway cafe gets green light to serve alcohol in outdoor seating area

12 June 2023

Rural shop grant scheme given green light

5 June 2023

Application submitted for the refit of former M&Co store

1 June 2023

Local shop grant scheme welcomed – but questions raised over eligibility

31 May 2023

Co-op disappointed as Sandwick and Scalloway store projects ‘unable to proceed’

15 May 2023

A woman, dressed in a black outfit with a floral scarf, stands smiling in an art gallery in front of various framed landscape paintings.

Artist’s shop to make colourful addition to the street

9 May 2023

No clarity on when new Co-op stores could be built

5 May 2023

Interest already lodged in Westside bakery after administration

27 April 2023

‘Big blow’ for the Westside as Waas Bakery goes into administration with loss of nine jobs

20 April 2023

A person kneels in a grassy field with three dogs, two sitting on the left and one sitting on the right. A scenic view of hills and a town is in the background.

Photographer hopes to offer islanders a chance to immortalise their pets – from hamster to horse

16 April 2023

A narrow street in a small town decorated with colorful pennant flags and two no entry signs. Buildings on both sides include a store displaying outdoor gear.

Hospitality training centre and beauty salon to open up on the street

7 April 2023

Sign for PeerieShop Café, labeled "The One Stop Coffee Shop," mounted on a stone building along a narrow alley.

Baker and chef to take over at Peerie Shop Cafe

31 March 2023

A group of six people, including a baby, is gathered inside a building. A man in a suit is cutting a red ribbon while others smile. A "No Smoking or Vaping" sign is visible in the background.

Watch: Ribbon cut to mark reopening of Scalloway Hotel bar

30 March 2023

A street scene in a small town with colorful bunting flags overhead. People walk past various shops, and a "No Entry" sign is visible in the foreground.

Living Lerwick keen to attract new businesses to the street amid councillor’s concern over town centre

16 March 2023

Lerwick M&Co branch confirms closure date

14 March 2023

A storefront with a green sign reading "Miller Opticians." Above the door and windows are hanging flower baskets. A nearby sign indicates a pedestrian zone with restricted vehicle access.

Change to come at Da Cross as Miller Opticians goes up for lease

9 March 2023

Scalloway Hotel bar could reopen later this month

9 March 2023

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