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MPs vote on ‘bizarre anachronism’

Alistair Carmichael has voted to abolish hereditary peers from the House of Lords, calling it “a bizarre anachronism”. The majority of hereditary peers – lords…

November 13, 2024 | 8.16am

Lifeboat personnel awarded coronation medals

Coronation medals have been awarded to those with five years’ service with the Lerwick lifeboat. It follows a special event attended yesterday by Lord Lieutenant

November 11, 2024 | 3.24pm

New partnership helps those affected by cancer

A new partnership aims to improve support offered to those affected by cancer. The Improving the Cancer Journey (IJC) service follows joint working between NHS…

November 5, 2024 | 2.27pm

Urgent question on budget implications for farming communities

Shetland’s MP has led an urgent question in the House of Commons on the implication’s of last week’s budget on farming communities. Alistair Carmichael has…

November 4, 2024 | 4.24pm

Craft fair a huge draw

This year’s Clickimin Craft Fair has drawn hundreds through the doors. Organisers say 800 visitors came to enjoy the flagship arts and craft event yesterday…

November 2, 2024 | 6.10pm

Arts & Entertainment Headlines

Sign language at this year’s panto

This year’s pantomime has already achieved a first, with a British Sign Language-interpreted performance scheduled to take place. The special performance of Babes in the…

October 28, 2024 | 11.22am

Passenger airlifted from NorthLink ferry

A rescue helicopter has been scrambled to a NorthLink ferry following an incident onboard. A passenger has been airlifted from the Hjaltland after suffering from…

October 20, 2024 | 8.55pm

Stroke group marks first 20 years

A long-running group that supports stroke victims has marked its first 20 years. Shetland Stroke Support Group was established in 2004 to provide practical support…

October 19, 2024 | 4.40pm

NorthLink warns of travel disruption

Tomorrow’s southbound NorthLink sailing will leave Lerwick two hours earlier than scheduled. The ferry operator has advised customers of the move ahead of possible weather-related…

October 19, 2024 | 1.01pm

SIC issues latest on ferries

The inter-island ferry Bigga will is being brought back into service on Bluemull Sound following yesterday’s incident involving a cement mixer. Shetland Islands Council says…

October 18, 2024 | 4.06pm

Papa Stour cable replacement completed

Papa Stour residents have had their electricity supply successfully switched, following the recent installation of a replacement subsea cable. Engineers working for SSEN Distribution had…

October 18, 2024 | 12.30pm