Homes and businesses in the isles are being left behind by the rollout of superfast broadband connections, says Shetland MSP Tavish Scott. Mr Scott said…
READ FULL STORYHomeowners in the isles have seen the value of their property increase by almost a third since 2009, new research by the Bank of Scotland…
READ FULL STORYA new accommodation vessel the Sea Discoverer has arrived in Lerwick today. The 14-year-old, 87-metre vessel, which has about 100 passenger cabins, is berthed at…
READ FULL STORYFirefighters were called to a two vehicle RTC in Voe last night. Two fire engines from Brae and one from Lerwick were called to the…
READ FULL STORYIndependent Highlands and Islands MSP Jean Urquhart has called for greater diversity and accountability of the national media, and stressed the importance of well-supported local…
READ FULL STORYIn this week’s Shetland Times: •A Scottish parliamentary committee has recommended full ownership over the seabed should be given to the islands without delay. •Alistair…
READ FULL STORYDaredevil Simon Brentford has described the moment he stood at the top of a 930-foot cliff in Foula – and leapt off.
READ FULL STORYIn this week’s new look Shetland Times. •A new row breaks out following claims the Scottish Government engaged in a cover up over the North…
READ FULL STORYLabour candidate Gerry McGarvey says he finds it difficult to take exit polls at face value though believes tactical voting will have occurred. “They have…
READ FULL STORYA cautious response has been given by Conservative candidate Donald Cameron following an exit poll suggesting his party will be the largest in the Commons….
READ FULL STORYLong distance runner Charlotte Black says it was privilege to pull on the Scotland vest for the first time, scooping a team gold in the…
READ FULL STORYThe hazy light of the early evening and the mist tumbling off the cliffs. Rediscovering home has been an intriguing experience for photographer Floortje Robertson.
READ FULL STORY•Difficult questions are asked of the Scottish government following claims the bid by the publicly-owned NorthLink Ferries to run the lifeline ferry service undercut Serco.
READ FULL STORYThe 35th Shetland Folk Festival is under way, with folk queuing more than two hours for a glimpse of this year’s visiting acts. Crammed into…
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