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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 5h

UHI to shift student accommodation focus away from Knab amid concerns over viability

UHI Shetland is no longer pursuing student accommodation as part of the Knab development in Lerwick. A new build creative hub containing student accommodation...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 5h

Sandness murder case at Edinburgh High Court, day 2:

Murder accused ‘like a zombie’ after alleged crime, court hears

THE MOTHER of a man accused of murdering his partner in Sandness last year told police he looked like a “zombie” after the alleged crime, a court has...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 5h

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Sandness murder accused said he ‘definitely killed’ partner, court hears

A MAN accused of murdering his girlfriend in Sandness told a 999 operator that he “definitely killed” her by stabbing her “about 40 times”, a court has...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 15d

A motion that could result in easier access to cabin and vehicle space for islanders on NorthLink ferries has made it to the main agenda of next month’s SNP conference.

Better cabin access for islanders to be discussed at SNP conference

A MOTION that could result in easier access to cabin and vehicle space for islanders on NorthLink ferries has made it to the main agenda of next month’s SNP...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 16d

This second piece of a series of #PowerShift articles by Erin Rizzato Devlin looks at national connections, mapping the journey of energy produced from a Viking wind turbine.

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From northern winds to southern grids: the roadmap of Shetland’s energy

This second piece of a series of articles by Erin Rizzato Devlin looks at national connections, mapping the journey of energy produced from a Viking wind...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 16d

The procurement of two new freight ferries for the Northern Isles network is progressing to the ‘invite to tender’ stage – with the project estimated to cost £200 million.
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Four shipyards invited to tender for £200m freight boat contract

THE PROCUREMENT of two new freight ferries for the Northern Isles network is progressing to the ‘invite to tender’ stage - with the project estimated to...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 17d

Campaign group critical of spaceport’s engagement with local community

Local councillor says he did not recognise the criticism levelled at the spaceport SaxaVord did not engage in SpaceWatch UK’s ‘field work’

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 18d

Wreaths were laid at the Lerwick War Memorial this morning (Sunday) to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Wreaths laid at Lerwick War Memorial to mark Battle of Britain anniversary

WREATHS were laid at the Lerwick War Memorial this morning (Sunday) to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The service recalled 1940,...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 18d

Two dozen hardy campaigners were battling a stiff northerly wind today (Saturday) as they were walking to 30 miles from Sumburgh to Lerwick to raise funds to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

More than £5,000 raised so far by Gaza solidarity walk

TWO DOZEN hardy campaigners were battling against a stiff northerly wind today (Saturday) as they were walking to 30 miles from Sumburgh to Lerwick to raise...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 19d

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Labour confirms Shetland candidate for Scottish elections

SCOTTISH Labour has confirmed its candidate for the Shetland seat at the forthcoming Scottish Parliamentary election. John Erskine will stand for the party, as...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 20d

It's Tuesday lunchtime in Cullivoe and the local hall slowly fills with elderly couples, parents with young children, men in work gear and the odd visitor to the community.
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‘Every community in Shetland should be able to do what we have done’

A visit to North Yell gives an insight into the transformational power of owning a small wind farm

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 21d

In this ViewPoint contribution, former parliamentary candidates, former councillor and trustee of Shetland Charitable Trust, journalist and book author Dr Jonathan Wills, offers a lesson in recent local history and in dealing with large energy corporations
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Invasive predators?

In this ViewPoint contribution, former parliamentary candidates, former councillor and trustee of Shetland Charitable Trust, journalist and book author Dr...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 23d

A clear majority of islanders appear in favour of additional powers for Shetland and the local authority, although it is unclear to what extent that should happen.
Almost two thirds of people who responded to our survey said they were in favour of more powers being handed to the isles.

Majority in favour of more powers but debate needed on how to achieve this

Shetland News received over 360 responses to autonomy survey

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 23d

Councillors have formally decided against adopting a visitor levy in Shetland, with the focus instead placed on engaging with the Scottish Government on alternative revenue-generating avenues.

Tourist tax ‘not the answer’ as councillors decide against adopting levy

COUNCILLORS have formally decided against adopting a visitor levy in Shetland, with the focus instead placed on engaging with the Scottish Government on...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 26d

Summer is not quite over yet:

A beautiful day-flying hummingbird hawk-moth in a Shetland garden earlier this week.

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 26d

A mother travelling to London for breast cancer surgery with her toddler was left without essential luggage for the trip after a catalogue of errors from two airlines.
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Airline fiasco leaves cancer patient without luggage before London surgery

Family say bags frequently lost on Sumburgh-Edinburgh-London route

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 27d

Work on Stoura wind farm progresses – but still early days yet

THE LARGE wind turbines that could make up the 500MW Stoura floating offshore wind farm around 30 miles to the east of Shetland would be visible from shore on...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 27d

There is limited scope for the council and elected members to influence major energy developments in the isles, and certainly no power to stop them from happening.

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‘Limited power to control energy developments and no power to stop it’

Council chief executive responds to latest round of large energy project announcements

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 28d

The design has been unveiled for the new Fair Isle ferry, which is set to launch late next year.

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First look at new Fair Isle ferry

THE design has been unveiled for the new Fair Isle ferry, which is set to launch late next year. Chartwell Marine provided the first look for the new ferry,...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 28d

Lerwick Town Hall has lit up green tonight (Wednesday) to mark world suicide prevention day, which is globally observed on 10 September.
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Town hall lights up green to raise suicide awareness

Lerwick Town Hall has lit up green tonight (Wednesday) to mark world suicide prevention day, which is globally observed on 10 September. The aim is to provide...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 29d

The UK Government has been urged to provide secure, long-term investment in the space sector – or risk Scotland falling behind fierce European rivals.

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Back Scottish space sector or risk falling behind, parliament committee urges UK Government

SaxaVord Spaceport chief also calls on government to “up its game”

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · Sep 9

This is the first part of a small series of articles, contributed by Erin Rizzato Devlin as part of our #PowerShift project, that investigates the challenges of the transition to net zero taking into account impacts in Shetland, Chile or China
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Local winds, global storms: the journey of a Shetland wind turbine

One single turbine from the Viking wind farm connects Shetland to global, national and local impacts that are often overlooked. This is the first part of a...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · Sep 8

Shetland writer Yvonne Tait has picked up the prestigious Scots Writer o’ the Year award at the Scots Language Awards 2025.
Tait, from Bigton, collected the award at the annual celebration of Scotland’s indigenous language at Discovery Point in Dundee.
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Isles writer takes home prestigious Scots language award

SHETLAND writer Yvonne Tait has picked up the prestigious Scots Writer o' the Year award at the Scots Language Awards 2025. Tait, from Bigton, collected the...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · Sep 8

A major project to deepen large parts of Lerwick harbour to a depth of 10 metres is making good progress, according to those involved in the £3.2 million contract.

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Making the harbour fit for the future

A MAJOR project to deepen large parts of Lerwick harbour to a depth of 10 metres is making good progress, according to those involved in the £3.2 million...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · Sep 7

Around 20 activists gathered outside the parliamentary office in Lerwick’s Commercial Street on Saturday to protest against the controversial Rosebank development.

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Protesters call for stop to Rosebank development

AROUND 20 activists gathered outside the parliamentary office in Lerwick’s Commercial Street on Saturday to protest against the controversial Rosebank...

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