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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

TARGETTED screening for early detection of genetic disorders has been recommended by scientists from the University of Edinburgh after research revealed that one in 41 Shetlanders are carrying a ...

NORTHLINK will not “look backwards” at affordable sleeping options offered aboard Smyril Line’s Norröna ferry, its chief has said. Green councillor Alex Armitage asked NorthLink to explore the idea of ...

THE OWNER of the Lerwick building which hosted the TSB bank until recently has confirmed the plan is to lease it out again or sell it on. The TSB branch at Victoria’s Buildings closed on Tuesday. The ...

A PROJECT which has seen advanced nurse practitioners (ANP) cover some weeknight and weekend shifts for out of hours GP care appears to be paying dividends. A meeting of Shetland’s integration joint ...

THERE needs to be action on tackling stigma around alcohol use, according to NHS Shetland’s alcohol and drug development officer. Wendy Henderson said there remains stigma against people who do not ...

“TRAVEL sanctions” have been imposed on a group of people who caused serious disruption in a NorthLink pod lounge last month. Mari Anderson told Shetland News last month she would never use the ...