Praise for inventive Olnafirth pupils

Pupils from Olnafirth Primary School in Voe are celebrating after being highly commended in Scotland’s Junior Saltire Prize for their wave powered generator.

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Island groups demand greater decision-making powers

The leaders of Scotland’s three island councils today agreed that in the run-up to next year’s independence referendum they must ask for greater powers in local decision-making.

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Hockey captain Karis Irvine with the Junior Inter-county Hockey Trophy. Hockey captain Karis Irvine with the Junior Inter-county Hockey Trophy.

Shetland fights back for Stuart Cup glory after strong hockey and swimming wins

Shetland regained the Stuart Cup in the junior-county after an amazing fightback by the hockey and swimming teams on day two of the event.

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Aquaculture award for NAFC centre

The NAFC Marine Centre in Scalloway won the aquaculture supplier of the year award at The Crown Estate’s Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards.

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Weatherman Batty’s anti-poverty challenge coming to Northern Isles

STV weatherman Sean Batty is taking up a cycling challenge in the Northern Isles to raise money for children and young people in Scotland affected by poverty.

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Financial boost for anti-windfarm group’s legal fund

SIC frustrated by continued government inaction on housing debt

A flag-waving celebration

Jailed over punch that changed a man’s life

Unpaid work for sex offender who indecently assaulted woman

Mareel wins nationwide ‘architectural excellence’ award

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