19+ hour, 12+ min ago   (506+ words) Shetland birding news was dominated this week by the finding of a mega-rare Egyptian nightjar at Eastshore, Virkie by Roger Riddington last Saturday. This was not only a first record for Shetland, but also a first for Scotland and the…...

2+ week, 21+ hour ago   (513+ words) The owners of stables at the centre of a planning row have confirmed they will have to close after their appeal was refused. One of the owners, Johan Adamson, appealed the enforcement action on the grounds that the enforcement action…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (216+ words) Operators of a cake fridge raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK have made a plea after takings fell short of expectations. The Green Cake Fridge in Cunningsburgh says money raised has failed to match the value of its products…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (185+ words) NHS Shetland has issued a warning to consumers amid a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs.. The UK Health Security Agency last week declared a national salmonella outbreak after more than 200 cases were confirmed - including six in Scotland. While no…...

3+ week, 15+ hour ago   (126+ words) A main road has reopened after a car fire temporarily stopped traffic at the top of Wormadale Hill this morning (Sunday). A large car fire had closed the busy road in both directions as smoke could be seen billowing from…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (218+ words) Rescue teams searching for a man who went missing from a cruise ship after visiting Lerwick have discovered a body. A major search operation was launched yesterday (Friday) after a passenger on the Ambassador Ambition was reported to have gone…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (423+ words) Town centre businesses have voted for Living Lerwick to continue for another five-year term. Ballot papers were counted this morning (Friday) after businesses were asked if they wanted Living Lerwick’s business improvement district (Bid) to continue for another five years....

4+ week, 22+ hour ago   (405+ words) A historian researching the history of Soviet fishing including its Shetland connections and the practice of “klondyking” has asked people to share their memories. Elizabeth Banks from the University of Edinburgh visited Shetland last year when she attended the Shetland…...

1+ mon, 19+ hour ago   (665+ words) Campaigners have issued fresh calls for the prime minister to reject Rosebank ahead of the closure of public consultation next week. Uplift said the decision on the West of Shetland development would be a “key test” for Prime Minister Andy…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (228+ words) Sky-gazers will see a solar eclipse next week - grabbing the best oppor-tunity to witness the celesti-al event in almost 30 years. A deep, partial eclipse due on Wednesday is expected to be the best since 1999. Early risers could also catch a…...