Lerwick13 hrs agoLocations of GP walk-in clinics to 'cut 8am rush' revealed The first minister said the centres would ease capacity pressures on family doctors.13 hrs ago29 Jan 2026Pipework failure likely to have led to trawler's sinking, say investigatorsThe Opportune's eight crew were rescued uninjured after the boat sank.29 Jan 202627 Jan 2026Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland's skies ablazeDuring the event local "guizers" throw their torches at a replica of a Viking long ship until it is consumed by flames. 27 Jan 202627 Jan 2026Looking back at Up Helly Aa fire festival in the 70sLooking back at Up Helly Aa fire festival in the 70s.27 Jan 202626 Jan 2026After 18 years, I'll finally lead the Vikings in Up Helly AaAfter waiting for 18 years, a man from Shetland becomes a Viking chief that leads the famous Up Helly Aa festival.26 Jan 202612 Dec 2025Rapist jailed for 10 years for island sex attacks on teenage girlsAnthony McElhone, 71, attacked two teenage girls in the 1990s in Shetland.12 Dec 202526 Nov 2025'Outdated' ink and paper used to collect fingerprints in some police stationsWatchdogs have criticised the use of the method in Fort William, Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.26 Nov 202525 Nov 2025Rings taken in first Shetland house theft this yearPolice remind people to lock their doors after the "incredibly rare" theft on the islands.25 Nov 202517 Oct 2025Balloon launches 'new way' to track space weatherMonitors will help understand radiation levels in space and improve weather forecasts.17 Oct 2025...
