Dancing and tunes into the ‘smaa ‘oors’ at another fantastic festival
Events are held across the isles ahead of Grand Dance at the Clickimin
View Article‘If people tell me I can't do it, it spurs me on to do it 10 times’: Shauna...
Moar’s parents were told she would “probably” be in a wheelchair because of a medical condition but spurred on to success despite a medical condition.
View ArticleSay ‘bonjour’ to Simpson Fish, the isles company seeking growth in France at...
‘We've come away with promising leads and look forward to building new relationships’
View ArticleMSP calls for government to act quickly and ban mobile phones in schools
Morven-May MacCallum said education faced an “uphill struggle” as the government failed to reduce the number of violent acts in schools.
View ArticleFree online sessions offered to teach islanders how to best have their say in...
Islanders are being encouraged to get involved to learn how to get their views across to meaningfully influence the planning process.
View ArticlePolice pledge to ‘root out’ criminals after serving Shetland officer is...
"Violence against women and girls are rising and it is of the utmost importance for police to tackle this national emergency.”
View ArticleShetland police officer jailed for raping teen and woman
Judge John Morris KC said it was a "very distressing and anxious" case.
View ArticlePony breeders find plenty to cheer about at marts event
Event takes place under auspices of Shetland Pony Stud Book Society
View ArticleNorthLink issues warning of weather-related delays
Hold-ups follow days of disruption due to weather
View ArticleVoting opens for Shetland Heroes with inspirational tales of bravery,...
Read all about the finalists before casting your votes.
View ArticleCall for Lerwick Lanes ‘hoodlums’ to be brought to justice
It comes after police chief inspector said anti-social behaviour in the lanes was at a ‘low volume’
View ArticleFolk encouraged to consider standing for council in next year’s local elections
‘We want people from all walks of life to consider whether they could help shape the future’
View ArticleJury considers charges against isles police officer
Carmichael John Williamson, known as John, 32, faces four charges said to have been committed between 2014 and 2022 at locations in the isles.
View ArticleCouncillor speaks of Scalloway Castle ‘concern’ - as Historic Environment...
Speaking to this newspaper, Ian Scott said he has been in regular contact with HES and it was clear there are “frustrations” on both sides.
View ArticleBroadcaster shares moving tale of how rescue dog changed his life but had to...
“I can’t help feeling this as a failure worse than any before in my relationships with pets.”
View ArticleA Noss boat tour business is shortlisted for five prizes at The Herald’s...
The news comes days after the tour company won best visitor attraction at the Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards at a ceremony in Inverness.
View ArticleNorthLink warns of delays on passenger sailings as gales continue to cause...
Delays are expected throughout the week as gales continue.
View ArticleFormer Fair Isle nurse who witnessed Apartheid struggle in South Africa...
New book ‘pulls the threads together’ and offers writer the chance to reflect on childhood memories
View ArticleCarers ‘left in the dark’ about future of Isleshavn care home as SIC assures...
Carers have been “kept in the dark” in the months since Isleshavn care centre decanted its residents as Yell folk highlight “significant distress”.
View ArticlePolice officer accused of sex crimes takes the stand to deny allegations of...
Williamson, a married man with an infant daughter, has denied a series of charges alleged to have been committed in Shetland between 2014 and 2022.
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