The SNP’s handling of the Northern Isles ferry service has come under fire in the Scottish parliament. Isles MSP Beatrice Wishart has highlighted longstanding issues she says the Scottish government ...

A “double whammy” of harm is being brought to Shetland’s rural economy as a result of recent violence in the Middle East. Rapid price hikes in heating oil and red diesel following the war in Iran has ...

Over 35 local acts will join a diverse range of visiting performers at venues across the isles during this year’s Shetland Folk Festival. The festival programme was released yesterday (Thursday), ...

But Labour candidate John Erskine said the UK was right to look after its own interests - including a military base in Cyprus ...

Clan Cancer Support has launched an appeal for volunteers in Shetland to support those living with cancer. The charity is currently seeking people to give up time to offer its vital listening and ...

NHS Shetland said it did not contacvt patients asking them to update their personal details or conduct a wellness check, unless it is required by a GP. The health board added that if anyone does ...

Very friendly and helpful’ garage door specialists Moar Doors win customer engagement prize at the Hörmann Partners award ceremony ...

Traffic calming measures including speed bumps and a zebra crossing are set to be installed to address concerns about drivers speeding near a school.

Fishermen are calling on election candidates to champion their industry and put the islands at the “heart” of future policy ...

Experts say understanding group sizes and mating behaviour could help manage and conserve harbour porpoises in the Important Marine Mammal Area of Shetland’s waters, and elsewhere. Neesicks are ...

Workshops celebrating figures of Shetland folklore will take place this weekend and will be brought to life through puppetry, dance and music.

Lerwick Community Council heard last night that work at the North Staneyhill project was continuing to see dust blow on to ...