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GALLERY: Blackburnian warbler appears on Shetland Mainland for the first time on record
A Blackburnian warbler has been found in Shetland for the second time on record and the fifth time on record in the UK.
READ FULL STORYSumburgh photographer shortlisted for British Photography Award
Steven Birrell from Sumburgh has been shortlisted in The British Photography Awards for his image of a Scousburgh ram.
READ FULL STORYYell woman crowned second strongest woman in the world
Sophie Kennerley, 25, from Yell has been left “overwhelmed” after becoming the second strongest woman in the under-57kg weightlifting category.
READ FULL STORYWater supplies in Levenwick return to normal after burst pipe
Scottish Water have warned residents in Levenwick may not have any water, low/intermittent water pressure or discoloured water amid disruption to their supply.
READ FULL STORYGallery: Mirrie Dancers dazzle over Tingwall Valley
The Mirrie Dancers, shone bright across the Tingwall Valley last night with breath-taking images from photographer Glenn Snabel.
READ FULL STORYWeisdale teenager wins national food and drink award
Weisdale farmer Nia Hunter won the young talent award at the Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Awards in Edinburgh last night.
READ FULL STORYSandwick family raising awareness of rare eye cancer
A family from Sandwick aim to raise awareness and funds after one-year old Cian Smith was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer.
READ FULL STORYBells Brae looking for a new head teacher
Bells Brae Primary School in Lerwick is looking for a new head teacher.
READ FULL STORYRoad safety officer wins national award
The work of Shetland Islands Council’s road safety officer has been recognised with an award from national cycling charity Cycling Scotland.
READ FULL STORYWhalsay wild swimmers bask in golden waters as the sun sets
Last night, wild swimmers were seen cruising through the water in the North Roe, Whalsay as the sun set.
READ FULL STORYTransport minister’s NorthLink remarks branded ‘stupid’
Transport minister Fiona Hyslop has been criticised by councillors after she claimed the lack of available accessible cabins on NorthLink isn’t her “responsibility.”
READ FULL STORYRAF veteran visits Shetland on 2,500 mile journey
RAF veteran Stuart Stirrat has been visiting Shetland as part of his 2,500 mile motorbike journey across 60 locations to raise funds for the Royal
READ FULL STORYRed grouse roam through blooming heather in Whalsay
A family of red grouse were spotted this morning resting among the peat banks at Vevoe, Whalsay as the heather is now in full bloom.
READ FULL STORYIslesburgh Youth Club at risk of closure
Children could be permanently left without a youth club unless more parents step forward as volunteers to help run it.
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