After receiving a record number of applications from around the world, the Fair Isle Bird Observatory this morning (Thursday) ...

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Viewers around the world will be able to tune into Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ next week. The event will be be livestreamed thanks to ...

A 20-year-old rigger who threatened to rape a police officer’s wife and daughter during a “shameful and shocking" spell of ...

A high street bank has closed for essential building works. The Royal Bank of Scotland in Lerwick’s Commercial Street has ...

The coastguard rescued one crew member from an offshore oil rig northeast of Shetland this morning (Wednesday).

The fate of a dog which bit the owner of another dog hangs in the balance after inquiries continue to establish its owner.

NorthLink has warned Hrossey and Hjaltland’s Friday sailings may experience “disruption” and freight services have a “high ...

The council has warned there will be a reduced footpath gritting service in Scalloway and Lerwick this weekend due to staff illness. SIC road service staff normally provide a footpath gritting service ...

The fate of a dog which bit the owner of another dog hangs in the balance after inquiries continue to establish its owner. New electric bus trials will be carried out by Shetland Islands Council to ...

New electric bus trials will be carried out by Shetland Islands Council to see how battery-powered vehicles work in local ...

Santa’s grotto has been hailed a “huge success” after hundreds of bairns met Father Christmas – and raised £3,500 for Lerwick ...