THE SHETLAND horse and pony event was held over the past two weekends, at Cunningsburgh and Bigton. The games day was held at ...

THE IDEA of introducing a subscription charge for using the dump in Lerwick is not supported by the chair of Shetland Islands ...

Mirrie dancers put on a show Sullom Voe framework events Consultation on Skeld and Burravoe schools Real value of charitable ...

THREE men have been arrested over a total of 52 domestic abuse charges as part of investigations by a national task force in Shetland. Officers from the north domestic abuse task force carried out ...

THE LUNNASTING vegetable show and Sunday teas proved busy at the weekend, with around 80 entries in total. Sisters Jean Robertson and Nan Mort supported the charity event at the Vidlin Hall on Sunday ...

SCOTLAND’s first sighting of an Egyptian Nightjar bird brought excitement to bird enthusiasts in Shetland yesterday (Saturday). The bird was spotted in Virkie by Roger Riddington. It is only the third ...

THREE Shetland strongman athletes were in Paisley earlier this month to compete in the Natural Strongman World Championships. It was a very successful competition for all three, who all came away with ...

THE SECOND annual ZE RunFest took place last weekend with a packed schedule of races and education keeping runners entertained. A testing hill climb, a town 10k race and a new team event around the ...

If you’re building a house, you make a plan before you lay the foundations, writes Pete Bevington. You would do the same if you were building a housing scheme or a road network. So what about when you ...

The Scottish Government has assured us that Highly Protected Marine Areas (HMPAs) will not be introduced “by the back door”, and we welcome that clarity. At this stage it is difficult to offer ...

WHALSAY has celebrated a record number of whimbrels this summer – with 12 per cent of the UK population now residing on the island, writes Chloe Irvine. The Bonnie Isle holds the largest concentration ...

THE SHETLAND women’s football team looks set to host the isles’ first ever Scottish Cup match this weekend after a kick-off time on Sunday was confirmed. The match against Stewarton Annick Ladies FC ...