Shetland stars return to the isles for ‘gnarly and emotional’ murder mystery
Filming has begun for Shetland series 10 – the BBC’s number one Scottish drama from the past year.
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Family ‘blown away’ by kindness after losing their home to devastating fire
A mother and daughter who lost their home following a fire have been “blown away” by the kindness of the community.
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Man stood over teenage girl in NorthLink pod lounge ‘gesturing he wanted to shoot her’
A woman awoke in the middle of the night to find a man standing over her teenage daughter in a NorthLink pod lounge gesturing that he
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Family ‘humbled’ after community raises over £13k following devastating house fire
A heartbroken family who lost their home and beloved pets in a devastating fire have been “humbled” by the community’s generosity after more than £13,000
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Knitting guild announced as wool week patrons
The Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers has been named as the official patron for Shetland Wool Week 2025. An announcement was made…
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Police investigate reports of naked man at Clickimin
Police officers are investigating reports of a man exposing himself in a public area of the Clickimin Leisure Centre. The alleged incident took place last…
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One hundred days until island games begin
Today marks just 100 days to go until the Orkney 2025 island games begins. To commemorate the special milestone, the medals that will be presented…
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Surgical procedures cancelled as pressure mounts at hospital
Surgical procedures have been cancelled at the Gilbert Bain Hospital as it continues to run at full capacity. NHS Shetland issued the update update this…
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‘Heartbreaking’ image of dead gannet entangled in fishing net wins award and sparks calls for change
A photographer whose tragic image of a gannet fatally entangled in fishing gear won an award hopes it will “spark awareness and inspire change”.
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Clickimin Leisure Complex celebrates 40th anniversary
More than 20 million people have passed through the doors of leisure facilties in the isles as the Clickimin Leisure Centre as it celebrates its…
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Seven suspected drug drivers caught in police crackdown
Seven people have been charged and arrested in connection with drug driving.
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UPDATE: Fire engines attend house in Lerwick
Fire crews have managed to put out a housefire in Lerwick’s Cheyne Crescent. Eight fire engines attended the scene, where five hoses were needed to…
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Aith school break-in sparks police appeal for information
Police are investigating a break-in at Aith Junior High School after an incident took place last month. An appeal for information was launched today (Tuesday)…
READ FULL STORYPuffins return to isles, lighthouse says
Puffins have returned to the isles, marking the first sighting of the bird this year. Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and Visitor Centre made the announcement this…
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