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Lerwick could become UK’s first Town of Culture and receive £3m to host a whole season of celebratory events
Shetland Arts, which submitted the bid earlier this year, said it was “delighted” to have made the shortlist.
Shetland firm behind innovative pyrolysis technology seeks to ‘transform waste into wealth’ through new university partnership
“For island communities, the real value lies not only in the technology itself but in how it can be scaled and integrated into local energy systems.”
Women captured on CCTV carrying out ‘deliberate act of vandalism’ on popular sightseeing boat
“We are awaiting the full CCTV footage and will act accordingly.”
Skippers warn they will defy spaceport launch exclusion zones unless bosses agree to urgent meeting - claiming current plans will destroy their businesses
SaxaVord Spaceport has clarified that a five-week launch window does not mean restrictions will be in place for five weeks.
Warning issued over ’increasingly sophisticated’ trade in illegal online medicines which may be fake, contaminated or the wrong strength
Last year alone, the UK medicines regulator seized almost 20 million doses of illegally traded medicines.
Former water pump site once marketed for £18k now listed for £5k at second auction in two weeks
The property was first listed with a gudie price of £18,000 on September, 2025.
‘Lack of accountability is concerning’ - Frustration over repeated connectivity issues affecting the isles
Internet customers throughout the isles have been left without a connection in recent days, with some claiming the issues date back to last weekend.
Rare chance to take a tour around state of the art vessel which plays vital role maintaining lighthouses
“Visitors will have an opportunity to meet the crew and find out why this vessel is a step change from what has gone before."
UPDATE: Police provide advice after customer forces shop’s closure due to ‘absolutely shocking behaviour’ directed at staff
The shop has been forced to close early due to the incident this morning.
‘Major service outage’ is blamed on fault with Vodafone network
Engineers were due to arrive on Friday evening to carry out repairs.
‘I’m so proud of my Shetland roots’ - Award-winning designer says isles’ creativity and work ethic is ‘huge advantage, and something to be celebrated’
“I hope any Shetlander exploring a creative practice today won’t ever let being from a peerie place limit their ambitions.”
Spaceport to spend six-figure sum on security fencing ahead of historic first launch this summer
The application was submitted last week, just ahead of the provisional launch window sought by German aerospace company Rocket Factory Augsburg.
Council to spend £2.5m on major housing refurbishment including demolition of external walls
It is part of the SIC’s “future housing” programme of works, which includes a total spend of up to £79m on refurbishing social housing properties.
Spaceport informs marine users of its planned dates for historic first launch
SaxaVord Spaceport has been granted permission to host up to 30 launches a year.
Proud pupils play their part in expanding town’s growing network of urban woodland to support wildlife and the environment
“They are very proud that those trees will still be there in years to come.”