Council tax to rise by 10 per cent
Shetland Islands Council voted this morning (Tuesday) to increase council tax by 10 per cent in 2025-26. During the full SIC meeting, deputy leader Gary…
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Wildlife enthusiasts asked to watch out for linties
Sharp-eyed birdwatchers, farmers and crofters are being urged to look out for twites – known locally as linties.
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Swimmer celebrates double medal victory after near-death experience
A Lerwick swimmer took home two medals for the isles – three months after almost losing her life. Katie Bain, 24, earned two medals in…
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WATCH: Vibrant sunset over Spiggie Beach
Folk across the isles were treated to a vibrant sunset yesterday evening (Friday) including over Spiggie Beach. The sun shone a fluorescent orange as it…
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GALLERY: Girlsta and Nesting procession in pictures
Girlsta and Nesting Up-Helly-A’ procession was a roaring success – as guizers’ torches lit up the tranquil night. Were you at Girlsta and Nesting Up-Helly-A’?…
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WATCH: Breath-taking highlights of Girlsta and Nesting procession
Spirits were high this evening (Friday) without a breath of wind for Girlsta and Nesting’s epic Up-Helly-A’ procession. The procession, led by Guizer Jarl Scott…
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Billie Eilish’s Grammys Shetland hat is a copycat
A Shetland hat worn by Billie Eilish at the Grammy awards on Sunday was, in fact, a copycat made from imitation wool. Yorkshire-based manufacturers Abraham…
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An ‘extremely potent’ drug is believed to be circulating in the isles
A drug referred to as “apples” is believed to be circulating in Shetland. Shetland Alcohol and Drug Partnership warned on its Facebook page Orkney Alcohol…
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No ‘dispute’ between NHS Shetland and Lerwick Dental Practice
There is no “dispute” between Lerwick Dental Practice and NHS Shetland – the director of dentistry has stressed. Antony Visocchi has commented this week after…
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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…
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WATCH: Highlights from Junior Up-Helly-A’
Lerwick’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…
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Third team pulls out of Shetland’s Island Games group
The 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.
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Up-Helly-A’ procession to be streamed across the world
Viewers 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…
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Shetland MSP vows to fight for women “betrayed” by Labour
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart said her party will “fight for WASPI women” after data showed more than 330,000 people could be affected.
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