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The breakdown of how Shetlanders voted in the European Parliament elections has been declared with the Liberal Democrats getting the most support. (more…) Read more...
Lerwick Spurs continued their good run of form with an impressive 6-1 win in the Madrid Cup Final on Saturday afternoon. (more…) Read more...
Police are appealing for information following reports of a "careless" overtaking manoeuvre in Lerwick. (more…) Read more...
A young netball player has been invited to Glasgow for a Scotland Netball Squad trial. (more…) Read more...
Vandals have struck again in Lerwick – causing damage to a parked vehicle and the door of a property. (more…) Read more...
Ferry services across the Yell Sound have again been disrupted after one of the vessels developed a problem. (more…) Read more...
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has renewed his calls for another referendum, commenting after Prime Minister Theresa May announced she was to step down. In an emotional statement outside 10 Downing Street, Mrs May said she would resign on Friday 7th June – paving the way for a leadershi... Read more...
A Samaritans volunteer who cycled 1,600 miles in a bid to recruit volunteers and raise funds for the charity reached the end of his journey this morning when he rode off the NorthLink ferry in Lerwick. Steve Johnson, 66, was met by volunteers from the local branch and five members of the Lerwick ... Read more...
Thursday's European Parliament election failed to attract great interest, with figures taken at 5pm showing the turnout as very low in most parts of Shetland. By that time the poorest polling place turnout was 12 per cent at at Tingwall Public Hall, with the highest, 29 per cent, recorded at the ... Read more...
The vice chairman of the community safety and resilience board has praised the efforts of emergency services after being in a car accident. Allison Duncan told board members he had been involved in the incident on Wednesday morning. The other vehicle, he said, had gone down a steep embankment. ... Read more...