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A white whale swimming in the ocean.

Rare sighting of beluga whale off Hillswick

17 January 2024

A man holding an axe in front of a fire.

Updated

First galley of the year goes up in flames at Port Arthur

12 January 2024

A group of people dressed as vikings in a room.

First fire festival of the season gets underway in Scalloway

John Robert (JR) Umphray said it is an ‘honour’ to be guizer jarl as he follows in his father’s footsteps

12 January 2024

Christmas Eve parade delights bairns in Tingwall

26 December 2023

James Walsh leaning over with his hand on his shoulder.

Intimate Lerwick gig lined up for Starsailor singer

15 December 2023

SIC ‘ahead of the game’ after approving first change climate strategy

14 December 2023

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

Full Levenwick road upgrade still ‘very much on the table’

13 December 2023

A group of people swimming in the water.

Watch: sea swimmers flock to Bain’s Beach

10 December 2023

A group of women in swimsuits posing for a picture.

Meet the ‘wild weemin’ swimming every beach in Shetland

26 November 2023

An orca whale is swimming in the water.

Video shows orcas pursuing seal among salmon cages

26 October 2023

Promotional image for a dramatic series featuring two female leads, with a somber coastal background and a solitary figure walking away.

Watch: trailer released for new Shetland series

21 October 2023

•Entertainment

Fishing vessel "antonio maria" on rough seas viewed from another ship's deck.

Updated

Fishing crew furious after yet another incident involving a foreign owned vessel

16 October 2023

An elderly man posing with a prize-winning sheep adorned with ribbons in front of sponsorship banners at a livestock event.

Shetland ram sells for record £20,000

9 October 2023

Woman in a ticket booth holding up a 'tall ship' brochure with a smile.

Watch: Kate Humble stars in ‘high-profile and ambitious’ new Shetland marketing campaign

29 September 2023

A stingray gliding over the sea floor near a diver's net.

Fisheries scientists release ‘amazing’ video as part of new study into flapper skates

‘We hadn’t seen anything like it before,’ says one researcher working on the project

19 September 2023

A large wind turbine under construction in a vast green and brown landscape, with a crane and several vehicles positioned at its base. Hills and water are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

All 103 turbines now installed at Viking Energy wind farm site

18 August 2023

A stone building with mural paintings of various figures on its exterior walls, a small central covered area, and a two-lane road in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.

Brevik artwork, phone boxes up for grabs and more…

17 August 2023

•Also in the news

Aerial view of a bustling harbor with multiple sailing ships docked alongside a pier, surrounded by buildings and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky.

‘An enormous success’: a look back on Tall Ships 2023

1 August 2023

Heavy trucks transport large wind turbine blades on a gravel road in a foggy landscape. A service van is parked nearby.

SSE Renewables pleased with progress on Viking construction site

31 July 2023

Video shows ‘Jack Sparrow’ climbing to top of tall ship sails

28 July 2023

A person wearing a red and yellow jacket and a blue fleece stands on a boat. The background shows blurred water and harbor scenery.

Plenty of rain – but plenty of smiles too as Tall Ships buzz continues

28 July 2023

Updated

Tall Ships crew parade brings carnival atmosphere to Lerwick

26 July 2023

A group of people dressed in Viking costumes, holding shields and weapons, stands near a waterfront with a bonfire in the background and a crowd gathered on the pier.

Scalloway gives visiting sailors a taste of Up Helly Aa

25 July 2023

Several trucks and vans, including a caravan, are parked in an open area with a few people standing nearby. Tall buildings are visible in the background.

Plenty of fun in store as Codona’s arrive in Lerwick

25 July 2023

A group of male athletes running on a track, with one runner in a blue uniform leading the race. A woman is standing near the finish line, observing the race. Trees and spectators are in the background.

Updated

MacKay gets his second medal in Guernsey – another silver

14 July 2023

Athlete on a track holds up a flag behind him. His race bib reads "MACKAY." Other athletes and spectators are visible in the background.

Seumas secures Shetland’s first silver in Guernsey

11 July 2023

A person with wet hair, wearing a blue jacket, holds a blue and white flag while smiling. They have a medal around their neck and are standing outdoors with a building in the background.

Updated

Second medal in Guernsey won by swimmer and third on athletics pitch

10 July 2023

A group of people, including adults and children, hold signs advocating for environmental conservation. Signs include messages like "Save Our Planet," featuring a globe and flames.

Protestors gather to voice opposition to Rosebank oil development

30 June 2023

A group of people in colorful outfits and leis happily marching and dancing on a street during a parade. A truck is visible in the background.

Watch: Midsummer carnival makes welcome return

24 June 2023

A man in a suit is cutting a ribbon at an outdoor event while another person in the background takes a photo with a smartphone.

Watch: Ribbon cut to formally launch new Scalloway caravan park

24 June 2023

A group of people walking outdoors, some playing drums. Others hold signs, one reads "Leave It in the Ground." Several parked cars and buildings are in the background.

Watch: Campaigners rally against Rosebank

10 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

A person in dark clothing stands near large piles of gravel in an industrial area with a hill in the background.

Ordnance brought into school disposed of with a bang

28 May 2023

•Emergency services

A dense underwater scene showing numerous colorful brittle stars layered over green and pink rocks.

Opposition parties fail to overturn HPMAs proposal

4 May 2023

A band performs on stage with a guitarist, a percussionist, a violinist, and a bass player in front of an audience at a concert. Stage lights illuminate the scene.

Memories made and friendships formed as folk festival wraps up

2 May 2023

A rocket engine test is underway, emitting a bright plume of flame and exhaust on a clear day, with a shipping container in the background.

Watch: Rocket company completes more testing ahead of first sub-orbital launch

2 May 2023

Musicians perform on stage at Shetland Folk Festival. A man in front plays maracas and a xylophone, while others play guitar and drums. A festival banner is visible in the background.

Folk festival back with a bang

27 April 2023

A group of people in formal attire and military uniforms stand in front of a stone memorial with wreaths and flags in the background. The setting is an outdoor location near water.

Norway connection honoured with ceremony at Shetland Bus memorial in Scalloway

27 April 2023

Three vikings dressed in armor walking down the street.

Delting Up Helly Aa squad parades through streets of New York

Guizer jarl Dwayne Davies said the trip to the US has been ‘out of this world’

16 April 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 person dressed in Viking attire stands with an axe and shield, smiling in front of a burning ship on water at night.

Jarl Steinthor Petursson leads his squad for Delting Up Helly Aa after three year delay

17 March 2023

A snowplow clears a path through a thick layer of snow, with snow banks piled high on both sides of the road under a blue sky with clouds.

Be prepared for worsening weather conditions today, council warns

Yell ferry to stop operating early with the last departure from Toft at 6.05pm

14 March 2023

A snow-covered rural road flanked by fences extends into the distance under a partly cloudy sky, with shadows of trees cast on the snow. Snow-covered hills and a cluster of trees are visible in the background.

Breaking

All schools closed after more snow overnight

B9075 Kergord road closed due to drifts and vehicles stranded in deep snow

14 March 2023

A snowplow clears a path through a thick layer of snow, with snow banks piled high on both sides of the road under a blue sky with clouds.

Updated

Difficult driving conditions in places due to drifting snow

Council asks community to continue looking out for each other

11 March 2023

A man in Viking attire stands next to a dragon-headed structure. He holds a shield and raises an axe while wearing a helmet with black wings. The sky is clear and blue.

The waiting game is finally over as SMUHA gets underway

10 March 2023

History in a wird: the origins of the ‘Mirrie Dancers’

1 March 2023

A large yellow crane truck marked "Stoddart Crane Hire" is driven off a blue ferry ramp onto a dock, assisted by workers in orange and reflective uniforms. A hilly landscape is visible in the background.

From Fair Isle to Scalloway for 60 tonne crane

28 February 2023

Video shows otter and bird battle over breakfast

10 February 2023

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