1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (280+ words) The road beside an unauthorised caravan park development in the South Mainland flooded during yesterday’s (Saturday) heavy rain. As reported yesterday, Shetland South councillor Allison Duncan recently met an SIC planning official to discuss his constituents’ concerns about the development…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (309+ words) Public engagement for new NorthLink passenger ferries is expected to begin “sometime next year”. Director of ferries at Transport Scotland, Chris Wilcock, confirmed that public engagement regarding replacements for the Hrossey and Hjaltland could begin “at a very stage in…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (323+ words) Marine enthusiasts have joined to celebrate sail training in the isles, at a special event hosted aboard Sorlandet. The full-rigged tall ship is berthed at Victoria Pier ahead of opening its doors to the public today. But last night she…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (636+ words) “Women have an awful lot to offer in rural settings,” says hypnotherapist who has been shortlisted as a finalist for rural business of the year in the Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards. Diane Taylor, the founder and driving force behind Shetland…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (593+ words) The captain of a famous tall ship taking part in a trans-Atlantic voyage is relishing the prospect of welcoming visitors aboard this week. August Jansson is skipper of the Norwegian heritage ship Sorlandet, which is berthed at Lerwick’s Victoria Pier…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (153+ words) Synthetic smoke will be deployed as part of a firefighter breathing apparatus training exercise. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will be providing training to crews tomorrow (Tuesday) and next Tuesday at Pitt Lane, Lerwick, from 7-9.30pm. “You may see firefighters…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (368+ words) Tributes have been paid to a “well kent character” who was a “bit of a hero” in Sandwick. Chairman of Sandwick Community Council, Kevin Sandison, paid his respects to Janet Dunnet before the August meeting. Mrs Dunnet, who was a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (151+ words) A popular high end shop in commercial street is closing after 37 years and is now up for sale. Outdoor Trek, an apparel shop offering well-known brands at affordable prices, will be closing its doors if no “suitable” buyer is found....

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (285+ words) Proposals to convert a historic hostel into mid-market rental accommodation for essential workers have been given the green light. Shetland Islands Council’s planning department approved Ocean Kinetics’ application for the Bruce Hostel this week. The ambitious plans include restoring and…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (379+ words) A new bespoke vehicle is set to replace a decade-old library van, which will offer improved mobile library services to rural areas across Shetland. The Shetland Library today unveiled a new library van which has been named 'Tammie Stories’, and…...