Second time lucky as kayak pair become first to paddle across North Sea
Two adventurers became the first to cross the North Sea by kayak this summer, when they paddled from Shetland to Norway.
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Small community helps keep children safe
The small Shetland community helps reduce the risk of “horrific” cases of child neglect or abuse occuring here. That is according to NHS Shetland chief
READ FULL STORYViews sought on bus services
Public transport users are being asked for their views on bus services. The transport partnership ZetTrans and Shetland Islands Council have launched the week-long online
READ FULL STORYCanoeists hope to capture the spirit of friendship
A 19-seater Canadian canoe is travelling the coast of Shetland this week with a crew of locals on board.
READ FULL STORYIsles pupils excel in exams
Hundreds of schoolbairns across Shetland received their exam results today, with a high performance at all levels.
READ FULL STORYFishing boat sinks in harbour
The crew of a fishing boat were rescued after the vessel ran aground to the north of Lerwick Harbour and sank.
READ FULL STORYPonies, music and dancing as Lerwick hosts Fair Isle festival
Crowds were out in force for the launch of Shetland’s first Fair Isle Festival on Sunday, complete with Fair Isle-clad Shetland ponies, music and dancing.
READ FULL STORYBooze brothers first ale hits the shops
Shetland’s new brewery has opened in Lerwick with a lager and a beer already in production. Both brands are now in some local shops and
READ FULL STORYEnthusiastic welcome to Viking Congress
There had been worries about mist possibly hindering delegates arriving for the prestigious Viking Congress, coming home to Shetland for the first time since its
READ FULL STORYGreat turnout of visitors enjoy Voe Show
Show season in Shetland began in earnest yesterday with a bumper Voe & District Agricultural Show.
READ FULL STORYJewellery ‘dipped in some conservy type stuff tae tak a shine’
There’s no missing Shetland Museum’s latest exhibit, even though it just fills one plain cabinet right in the middle of the foyer as you come
READ FULL STORYKnitters turn up in force for Böd of Gremista event
Around 80 people took part in an outdoor knitting project at the Böd of Gremista last night, before the cold eventually affected their nimble fingers.
READ FULL STORYWishart far from impressed by Serco’s first year in charge of North Boats
A “groundswell of cynicism and resentment” is building up among islanders over Serco’s handling of the North Boats contract, according to ZetTrans chairman Allan Wishart.
READ FULL STORYReturn of Viking Congress after 63-year gap is a ‘tremendous honour’
Scholars, archaeologists and other experts from Europe and North America will arrive over the next week to take part in the 17th Viking Congress.
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