The Shetland branch of the Scottish Greens has proposed a motion at the party’s annual conference, advocating for the legalisation and regulation of drugs. This initiative...
A 41-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering his partner, 24-year-old Claire Leveque, in a brutal attack at a hot tub in Shetland. The incident...
EnQuest, the operator of the Sullom Voe Terminal in Shetland, has expressed disappointment with the UK Government’s approach to funding carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects....
Proposals to introduce identity cards for adults across the UK have sparked a significant debate, particularly in Shetland. Labour’s Holyrood election candidate, John Erskine, has defended...
Scottish Labour has announced that John Erskine will be its candidate for the Shetland seat in the upcoming Scottish Parliamentary elections scheduled for May 2026. This...
Scottish and Southern Energy Networks (SSEN) is exploring plans to construct a new substation and larger pylons in the Kergord area as part of an initiative...
Shetland’s annual film festival, HomeMade, showcased the creative talents of young filmmakers on Saturday, featuring an impressive total of 33 short films, each lasting four minutes...
A new research project will investigate the experiences of residents in Scotland’s islands regarding postal services. Led by Consumer Scotland, an organization established by the Scottish...
Over 300 adults in Shetland are currently on the waiting list for an assessment for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), highlighting significant challenges faced by local...
The First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, announced that discussions are intensifying regarding the possibility of granting greater autonomy to the Shetland Islands Council. His comments...
