NHS Shetland is among the country’s top performers in treating patients within 18 weeks of referral by their GPs.

Shetland Islands Council is talking to NorthLink about buying its ferry fuel through the shipping company to save money as prices soar way beyond expectations.

Last weekend triathlete Lynsey Henderson took part in the British Championships Speedy Beaver sprint triathlon at Belvior Castle in Leicestershire. Lynsey was up against tough competition in the 25-29 age group as this was a qualifier event for the World Championships 2011 in Beijing and the European Championships 2012 in Israel.

Gordon Dargie knows very well (from his days as a depute director of education) why Shetland has such high costs for educational administration, compared with other areas.

Shetland and Orkney MSPs Tavish Scott and Liam McArthur are to press in the Scottish Parliament for an urgent review of the government’s decision to exclude businesses and organisations in the public and voluntary sectors from the Air Discount Scheme (ADS).

Police have issued an urgent appeal for information after two men were detained on Sunday on suspicion of theft of scrap metal and batteries.

Shetland fencers Sophie Drosso and Stephen Rocks were victorious for Scotland B at the weekend at Inverclyde, beating Ireland, Combined Services and Scottish Fencing’s President’s Select.

Please, sir, can I have some more?

A consultant physician who admitted several failings in his treatment of an elderly woman who died of pneumonia shortly after she was discharged from hospital was told today he can resume “unrestricted practice”.

The third and final phase of the major Quoys development in Lerwick has been officially unveiled, bringing to a close seven years of building and design in the area.