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

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 ...

“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 ...

A NEW bakery venture has taken up residence in a well-known building a stone’s throw away from Lerwick’s Market Cross. Zetland Bakery, which is operating from the bottom floor of the Garret building, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Local drag queen Victoria Pier will perform a variety of hits, alongside Lily Minogue – who has performed at every Shetland Pride festival. Minogue said: “Coming to Shetland is a highlight of my year.

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 ...

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 ...

THERE has been praise for the teachers and staff of Whiteness Primary School after a positive inspection report. A team of inspectors from Education Scotland and the Care Inspectorate visited the ...

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 ...

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 ...