Anger voiced over ferry timetable changes
Changes to Whalsay’s ferry timetable sparked controversy this week – causing a council U-turn on some of its sailings. Whalsay’s ferry service will operate to…
READ FULL STORYChanges to Whalsay’s ferry timetable sparked controversy this week – causing a council U-turn on some of its sailings. Whalsay’s ferry service will operate to…
READ FULL STORYLerwick’s Junior Up-Helly-A’ squad left crowds in awe today (Tuesday). Junior Jarl Fin Hatrick who portrayed King VI Magnus of Norway, Magnus “Lagabøte” Haakonsson, led…
READ FULL STORYThe Falklands has become the latest football team to withdraw from the Orkney Island Games – leaving Shetland’s men’s team in a group of three.
READ FULL STORYViewers around the world will be able to tune into Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ next week. The event will be be livestreamed thanks to a partnership between…
READ FULL STORYShetland MSP Beatrice Wishart said her party will “fight for WASPI women” after data showed more than 330,000 people could be affected.
READ FULL STORYThe preferred main contractor for the new Brae Campus has been announced this morning (Thursday). Robertson Construction Group will construct the 388-place campus on behalf…
READ FULL STORYThe Met Office has issued a fresh warning for both snow and ice – with strong winds also forecast.
READ FULL STORYNorthLink’s Saturday evening sailings have been cancelled due to “adverse weather”. Hjaltland was scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall and Lerwick at 5pm. However,…
READ FULL STORYShetland ForWirds celebrated its 20th anniversary with a concert showcasing a range of local talent last night (Thursday). The group which promotes the use of…
READ FULL STORYLicensed premises have been granted permission to extend their hours over the festive period. The SIC’s licensing board agreed at a meeting this morning (Thursday)…
READ FULL STORYShetland Charitable Trust (SCT) has announced £9.67 million in grants to support 28 charity services and trusts across the isles. The awards for 2025-26 represent…
READ FULL STORYNormal service has resumed at Whalsay Health Centre after the island was left without a GP over the weekend.
READ FULL STORYHjaltland Housing Association has celebrated after completing four new homes in Walls.
READ FULL STORYLerwick Brewery plans to increase its mainland UK sales by 500 per cent within the next three years. The ambitious growth strategy will see the…
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