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Thug who stabbed estranged wife’s new partner is jailed

Thug who stabbed estranged wife’s new partner is jailed

A convicted thug who brutally stabbed his estranged wife's new partner has been jailed for six and a half years.


Ocean Kinetics showcases offshore renewable capabilities at Aberdeen conference

Ocean Kinetics showcases offshore renewable capabilities at Aberdeen conference

Company will maintain a presence at Floating Offshore Wind 2025


Writer reflects on family link to Great War effort

Writer reflects on family link to Great War effort

Soldiers from the isles who served in the trenches


‘Passion and expertise raged off the page’ - Open letter championing Fair Isle knitting whips up nationwide support

‘Passion and expertise raged off the page’ - Open letter championing Fair Isle knitting whips up nationwide support

An open letter championing Fair Isle knitting and taking aim at is misrepresentation in a TV series has whipped up a national wave of admiration.


NorthLink warns of delays on Wednesday sailings

NorthLink warns of delays on Wednesday sailings

Delays of up to two hours are expected on the Wednesday sailings of NorthLink ferries between Lerwick and Aberdeen.


New fish factory building proposed to meet growing demand

New fish factory building proposed to meet growing demand

A fish processing business is looking to expand with a new factory building to meet growing demand.


Frankie’s picks up two more prestigious awards at gala event final

Frankie’s picks up two more prestigious awards at gala event final

The UK’s most northerly fish and chip shop has picked up another two prestigious awards for its collection.


‘Absolute shambles’ - Ombudsman upholds complaints against energy company for “frustration, concern and inconvenience” caused during smart meter installation

‘Absolute shambles’ - Ombudsman upholds complaints against energy company for “frustration, concern and inconvenience” caused during smart meter installation

The ombudsman has upheld four complaints about a smart meter installation, which it found caused “frustration, concern and inconvenience”.


Dogs Against Drugs needs new funding model, police chief says

Dogs Against Drugs needs new funding model, police chief says

Dogs Against Drugs needs a “more sustainable” funding model, the isles police chief said after the charity produced decades of results.


Two new peatland restoration projects announced

Two new peatland restoration projects announced

The news has been announced by Shetland Amenity Trust


WATCH: Large nursery pod of bottlenose dolphins makes waves with wildlife watchers

WATCH: Large nursery pod of bottlenose dolphins makes waves with wildlife watchers

A record-breaking pod of bottlenose dolphins has been making waves with wildlife watchers in the North Mainland.


Research student wants to hear your views on the Viking Energy windfarm

Research student wants to hear your views on the Viking Energy windfarm

A student researching the Viking Energy windfarm is seeking views on how the development has affected the community.


‘Population, that’s what we need” — will investment in Fair Isle pay off in people?

‘Population, that’s what we need” — will investment in Fair Isle pay off in people?

Fair Isle has been ticking off its wish list — new bird observatory, ferry and funding for its grid. But will the investment bring new blood?


Vets ask ‘is this your missing cat’?

Vets ask ‘is this your missing cat’?

A missing cat has been found in Lerwick.


Day Care Crafts wins best stand at Christmas Craft Fair

Day Care Crafts wins best stand at Christmas Craft Fair

Day Care Crafts won the Peoples’ Choice award after a very successful weekend at the Christmas Craft Fair.


Family of famous poet launch award competition with invitation to artists to take inspiration from her work

Family of famous poet launch award competition with invitation to artists to take inspiration from her work

Artists are being asked to create wall hangings inspired by one of Shetland’s most famous poets and an influential promoter of the Shaetlan language.


Thousands of offshore workers must lose weight to meet new helicopter winch safety standards

Thousands of offshore workers must lose weight to meet new helicopter winch safety standards

Thousands of offshore oil workers will need to lose weight to meet new safety standards - posing concerns some jobs could be at risk.


Recruitment will always be a problem in Shetland, police chief says

Recruitment will always be a problem in Shetland, police chief says

Progress is being made to recruit police officers to the isles but staffing will always be an issue.


Recent influx of rare vagrants are high up the ‘cute’ list with their fluffy plumage, long tails and dark eyes

Recent influx of rare vagrants are high up the ‘cute’ list with their fluffy plumage, long tails and dark eyes

Nature writer Joyce J M Garden takes a look at recent arrivals including long-tailed tits, oriental turtle doves and Hume’s warbler.


Rare opportunity to hear from an acclaimed poet at launch event

Rare opportunity to hear from an acclaimed poet at launch event

An international prize-winning poet will be launching a selection of Shetland-inspired poems at two events next week.


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