A FAMILY from the South Mainland have endured a scary start to their Florida holiday after Hurricane Milton smashed through ...

A LOCAL doctor who heads up Shetland’s only remaining independent medical practice says it is now more than a year that a vacancy for an associate GP has remained unfilled. It comes as the chair of ...

THE Shetland pelagic fleet is set for further expansion with the arrival of three replacement pelagic trawlers this year. First in line is the Adenia (LK 193) being built at the Astilleros Zamakona ...

SHETLAND Islands Council leaders have defended the local authority’s use of a political communications firm – saying it has been well worth the spend over the last six years. Political leader Emma ...

COUNCILLORS have begun discussing moves to increase the resilience of Shetland’s inter-island ferries – but a warning was made that the focus is on “trying to keep the ship afloat” rather than adding ...

A COUNCILLOR leading on transport issues in Shetland has questioned whether a proposed not-for-profit airline in the Highlands and Islands will take off due to the costs involved. Moraig Lyall, who ...

SHETLANDERS have overwhelmingly Scottish DNA according to a major research project; one of whose contributors is well-known Orkney geneticist Professor Jim Wilson. While Shetland is famed for its ...

BRESSAY fire station is the “worst station I have seen in 20 years”, according to a leading member of the Fire Brigade Union (FBU). Regional secretary John McKenzie said the fire station in Walls was ...

Seabirds and Seals won in the best visitor attraction and inclusive tourism categories. Writing on social media, company owners Marie and Brian Leask said: “These incredible awards are a testament to ...

Some of you may have read my recent letter to Shetland News: Who to believe, 12 September 2024. However, in a recent Facebook comment Dr Wills decided to correct me. He assured me that “health had ...

TWO new freight-plus NorthLink ferries are expected to go out to tender at the start of next year – depending on funds being available. Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) said it expected to ...

SHETLAND recorded a further six Covid-19 cases on Thursday as the virus continues to circulate in high numbers across Scotland. The isles have now recorded 65 cases in the past seven days – more than ...