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Multi-agency work ongoing around anti-social behaviour, police chief says Shetland News14:04Scottish Islands Youth Crime Scotland

Police chief on town centre disorder: ‘We cannot have a repeat of this weekend’ Shetland News10:21Scottish Islands Youth Crime Scotland

Transport set to be raised by Shetland’s new MSP in her first contribution to Scottish parliament The Shetland Times, Scotland16:09Scottish Islands Holyrood Scotland

MSP makes Shetland seen as well as heard in Holyrood during swearing in ceremony The Shetland Times, Scotland05:33Scottish Islands Holyrood Scotland

‘Well behaved’ dog in the dock but owner penalised Shetland News11:01Scotland

Man accused of domestic abuse is granted bail The Shetland Times, Scotland05:38Scotland

Ferry operator to unveil new lie-flat pods on North Isles vessels The Shetland Times, Scotland06:09Scotland

NorthLink warns of ferry delays as bad weather hits northern routes The Shetland Times, Scotland11:07Scotland

National Library seeks Scots Scriever from Shetland Midlothian View07:09Shaetlan Scriever Scottish Islands Scotland

Applications sought for first ever Shaetlan Scriever The Scotsman16:59Shaetlan Scriever Scottish Islands Scotland

‘A beautiful film’: new documentary offers vivid retelling of Shetland Bus story Shetland News09:39Shetland Bus Scottish Islands

Former SAS operative to commemorate Shetland Bus in national memorial garden The Shetland Times, Scotland11:03Shetland Bus Scottish Islands

Fake AI video used to spread misinformation about Hannah Mary Goodlad’s campaign to feature in Scottish election… The Shetland Times, Scotland08:15Scottish Islands Holyrood Scotland

Reserved ferry cabins for islanders may only be introduced in 2029 Shetland News15:52Scottish Islands Holyrood Scotland

SIC spend on inter-island transport programme soon to reach nearly £2m Shetland News10:19Scottish Islands Travel and Transport

Fixed link advocates to share Shetland’s tunnel vision with MPs FishFarmingExpert13:40Scottish Islands Travel and Transport

SHETLAND ELECTS: ‘We are not going away’ - Emma Macdonald promises Liberal Democrats will remain as voice of island… The Shetland Times, Scotland14:58Scottish Islands Lib Dems Scotland

Looking back at the week: a massive personal victory for Goodlad Shetland News17:12Scottish Islands Lib Dems Scotland

SHETLAND ELECTS: Reform’s Vic Currie and Scottish Greens’ Kristopher Leask among Highlands and Islands regional list… The Shetland Times, Scotland05:52Scottish Islands Scottish Highlands Reform UK

Highlands and Islands list MSPs confirmed after late declaration Shetland News01:27Scottish Islands Scottish Highlands Reform UK

Latest News

In the last 4 hours

LETTER: ‘If Copernicus was alive today, he would have no regrets about making his views known, neither would Galileo… The Shetland Times, Scotland18:07

In the last 6 hours

Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Kenneth Pattengale credits Aly Bain for his interest in the isles ahead of… The Shetland Times, Scotland16:05

In the last 8 hours

LETTER: Why is council ignoring government recommendations to push ahead with speed bumps? The Shetland Times, Scotland15:04

STEERING COLUMN: What if all the election money spent on YouTube ads, lamppost signs and pamphlets in the post went on… The Shetland Times, Scotland14:03

Earlier today

‘Science’ page falsely claims Shetland is entirely powered by wave energy and previously relied on a single subsea… The Shetland Times, Scotland12:21

TIMES PAST: The Great Strike; new lighthouse; dairy farmer backs leaving EU; ‘stonking’ election results for Lib Dems;… The Shetland Times, Scotland12:11

Open days to give folk a look at Swan upgrades Shetland News11:05

STRAIGHT TALKING: Shetland has jumped onto a train that is going nowhere fast - and my expectation is that this SNP… The Shetland Times, Scotland10:08

Grammy-nominated Americana musician prepares for Mareel gig Shetland News09:03

POLL: Would you support tougher sanctions against young offenders ? The Shetland Times, Scotland08:46

Greens say lie-flat pods will be ‘big hit’ with passengers - and now call for women-only sleeping lounges to address… The Shetland Times, Scotland08:16

Toxic algae reported to council and NHS amid warnings of potential health impacts on animals and people The Shetland Times, Scotland07:25

‘A huge improvement’: lie-flat pods get thumbs up from Armitage Shetland News07:01

MSP makes Shetland seen as well as heard in Holyrood during swearing in ceremony The Shetland Times, Scotland05:33

Yesterday

This Scottish council received just one pothole compensation claim in last five years The Scottish Herald18:40 15-May-26

Shoe shop director thanks customers and staff ahead of closure of Lerwick branch The Shetland Times, Scotland17:51 15-May-26

SIC roads team consulting on speed limit extensions in Brae and Voe The Shetland Times, Scotland17:10 15-May-26

Senior councillor renews call for local emergency services call centre The National, Scotland16:57 15-May-26

Transport set to be raised by Shetland’s new MSP in her first contribution to Scottish parliament The Shetland Times, Scotland16:09 15-May-26

‘Economies of scale’ cited as issue in response to local emergency call centre idea Shetland News15:35 15-May-26

Isles-specific ‘pathway’ for stroke patients developed The Shetland Times, Scotland15:18 15-May-26

Only one pothole compensation claim made to sic in last five years Shetland News14:13 15-May-26

New ferry sleeping pods sell out for first night of operation The Shetland Times, Scotland12:26 15-May-26

Fire chiefs rule out cuts to Shetland’s on-call staff in “positive” quarterly report The Shetland Times, Scotland12:05 15-May-26

Thirty-six-year-old granted bail after he makes no plea to assault to inury and threats The Shetland Times, Scotland11:14 15-May-26

NorthLink introduces new lie-flat pods Shetland News10:59 15-May-26

Beggs shoe shop to close this weekend Shetland News10:39 15-May-26

What’s in a name? Strongman grapples with Shetland’s etymology Shetland News10:39 15-May-26

Sic spend on inter-island transport programme soon to reach nearly £2m Shetland News10:19 15-May-26

Volunteer police honoured after giving up 738 hours of service in last year The Shetland Times, Scotland10:13 15-May-26

Seatbelt safety campaign in the works Shetland News08:26 15-May-26

Thirty abnormal load convoys to travel along A970 near Lerwick during windfarm construction The Shetland Times, Scotland07:41 15-May-26

Shetland's energy transition faces test as communities buffeted by cost of living The Scotsman06:15 15-May-26

Ferry operator to unveil new lie-flat pods on North Isles vessels The Shetland Times, Scotland06:09 15-May-26

Man accused of domestic abuse is granted bail The Shetland Times, Scotland05:38 15-May-26

In the last 7 days

‘True’ end-to-end challengers waiting in Caithness before rowing to Out Stack, at very north of Shetland John O'Groat Journal, Scotland19:07 14-May-26

Also in the news – 14 May 2026 Shetland News17:28 14-May-26

Are you a pooperhero? Primary pupils produce bold posters encouraging dog owners to pick up after their pet The Shetland Times, Scotland17:05 14-May-26

Hopes that permanent speed signs could make a ‘big difference’ Shetland News16:37 14-May-26

Drug driver from Airdrie will appear for sentencing after he admits speeding The Shetland Times, Scotland16:14 14-May-26

Drug driver banned after admitting three charges against him The Shetland Times, Scotland15:13 14-May-26

‘No link’ between norovirus cruise ship and Shetland, NHS assures public Shetland News15:05 14-May-26

Councillor tells police chief has ‘photographic evidence’ of young teens’ anti-social behaviour The Shetland Times, Scotland14:12 14-May-26

Multi-agency work ongoing around anti-social behaviour, police chief says Shetland News14:04 14-May-26

Reassurance given that ferry service is meeting guidance on electric vehicles Shetland News13:13 14-May-26

Teenage driver disqualified after avoiding collision on A970 near Quarff The Shetland Times, Scotland13:00 14-May-26

Ambulance service appeals for more first responders to cover rural parts of the isles The Shetland Times, Scotland12:00 14-May-26

Hannah Mary Goodlad sworn in at Holyrood with Shaetlan oath Shetland News11:31 14-May-26

Hannah Mary Goodlad swears oath as Shetland’s MSP at Holyrood - in Shaetlan language The Shetland Times, Scotland11:29 14-May-26

Hefty compensation order for man after leaving police van smeared with blood The Shetland Times, Scotland11:09 14-May-26

‘Well behaved’ dog in the dock but owner penalised Shetland News11:01 14-May-26

TV legend Timmy Mallett begins epic Shetland cycle tour The Shetland Times, Scotland10:28 14-May-26

‘A beautiful film’: new documentary offers vivid retelling of Shetland Bus story Shetland News09:39 14-May-26

‘Keeping our communities safe is a shared responsibility’ - Council responds to shocking youth violence which saw two… The Shetland Times, Scotland07:26 14-May-26

Guide price slashed in half for public toilets which offer conversion opportunities as ‘quirky residential… The Shetland Times, Scotland07:06 14-May-26

National Library of Scotland seeks Scots Scriever from Shetland The Scottish Herald19:04 13-May-26

Learning support review offers opportunity to achieve ‘something radically different’ for bairns’ education The Shetland Times, Scotland17:33 13-May-26

Meet the charity aiming to make Shetland a ‘place where young people can thrive’ Shetland News16:50 13-May-26

George’s play park campaign pays off as council confirms new swing set to be installed The Shetland Times, Scotland16:42 13-May-26

Norovirus outbreak suspected on cruise ship week after Lerwick visit Shetland News14:58 13-May-26

Witness who intervened in Lerwick teen attack says young offenders ‘think they’re immune’ The Shetland Times, Scotland14:40 13-May-26

Drivers banned from the road Shetland News14:27 13-May-26

From Lerwick Sheriff Court – 13 May 2026 Shetland News14:17 13-May-26

Unpaid work for Tingwall man after he was found asleep in a strangers’ house The Shetland Times, Scotland13:50 13-May-26

Man ordered to complete unpaid work after sending explicit image of himself The Shetland Times, Scotland13:19 13-May-26

Salmon exports bring a decade of success to industry The Shetland Times, Scotland12:08 13-May-26

Progress on new Cullivoe road project Shetland News11:55 13-May-26

Rosebank preparations step up with impending arrival of Fpso Shetland News11:25 13-May-26

NorthLink warns of ferry delays as bad weather hits northern routes The Shetland Times, Scotland11:07 13-May-26

Delays expected to NorthLink ferry arrivals on Friday Shetland News09:53 13-May-26

Chairman of enterprise body makes ‘inspiring’ visit to the isles The Shetland Times, Scotland09:15 13-May-26

Starmer alternatives ‘uninspiring’ as MP urges Labour to ‘get a grip’ Shetland News09:12 13-May-26

Skippers say harbour upgrades have made their operations ‘smoother’ especially around landing efficiency The Shetland Times, Scotland07:43 13-May-26

National Library seeks Scots Scriever from Shetland Midlothian View07:09 13-May-26

Rosebank production vessel set for installation later this month The Shetland Times, Scotland06:42 13-May-26

Spilled fish waste to be raised as road safety concern at upcoming meeting The Shetland Times, Scotland06:01 13-May-26

Fixed links ‘of great significance nationally’ as SIC plan drop-in sessions The Shetland Times, Scotland18:10 12-May-26

Also in the news – 12 May 2026 Shetland News17:04 12-May-26

Applications sought for first ever Shaetlan Scriever The Scotsman16:59 12-May-26

Reserved ferry cabins for islanders may only be introduced in 2029 Shetland News15:52 12-May-26

Cancer patient and former health professional calls for joined up thinking to help deliver new hospital The Shetland Times, Scotland15:07 12-May-26

Chef who blends Shetland cuisine with his native Indian cooking styles has been recognised at major food awards The Shetland Times, Scotland14:36 12-May-26

Public meetings to be held about fixed links progress Shetland News14:00 12-May-26

Watch: ‘Fetlar Lullaby’ piano restored Shetland News13:40 12-May-26

Shetland boxer started fire at man’s home after claiming ‘something had happened to her’ at the property The Shetland Times, Scotland12:55 12-May-26

Anderson High School chemistry pupils show they have elements for success with second place finish at national event The Shetland Times, Scotland12:04 12-May-26

Hunt is on for first ever Shaetlan scriever Shetland News11:17 12-May-26

Former SAS operative to commemorate Shetland Bus in national memorial garden The Shetland Times, Scotland11:03 12-May-26

Council launches review into support for learning across isles Shetland News09:55 12-May-26

Bressay woman accused of urinating on floor and placing excrement on police cell door The Shetland Times, Scotland09:51 12-May-26

Father of teen attacked by group of youths warns ‘this is not an isolated incident’ and calls on schools to stop… The Shetland Times, Scotland07:49 12-May-26

Shops fined after being caught selling vapes to underage children The Shetland Times, Scotland07:19 12-May-26

Also in the news 11 May 2026 Shetland News17:49 11-May-26

Sporting round-up 11 May Shetland News16:48 11-May-26

New Shetland Bus films to be screened in Scalloway Shetland News15:37 11-May-26

New campaign is being launched to highlight real experiences of carers and young people The Shetland Times, Scotland15:12 11-May-26

Police investigating assault on teenage boy and girl in Lerwick BBC14:31 11-May-26

Shetland Story Slam set to return for its second year, as applicants are invited to storytelling workshops The Shetland Times, Scotland14:01 11-May-26

Scalloway to Lerwick walk raises more than £5k for charity Shetland News13:25 11-May-26

Ferry crew’s fundraising walk tops £5,000 to help folk with muscle wasting disease The Shetland Times, Scotland13:10 11-May-26

Council appeals for more foster carers across Shetland Shetland News12:44 11-May-26

Filla returns to service to ease ferry pressure Shetland News12:33 11-May-26

Chalet owner warns of challenges pool closure decision will bring The Shetland Times, Scotland12:09 11-May-26

Chief inspector ‘shocked’ at level of violence in teenage attack video The Shetland Times, Scotland10:27 11-May-26

Police chief on town centre disorder: ‘We cannot have a repeat of this weekend’ Shetland News10:21 11-May-26

MSP ‘shocked, saddened and concerned’ by video showing youths savagely attacking other young people in Lerwick The Shetland Times, Scotland08:15 11-May-26

‘Tradition rooted in community spirit, teamwork, and Shetland pride’ - 70 years of Juha celebrated at Lerwick Town Hall The Shetland Times, Scotland07:35 11-May-26

Goodlad ‘deeply humbled’ by election success and pledges to represent Shetland to best of her ability as ‘number one… The Shetland Times, Scotland06:44 11-May-26

Isles are a ‘phenomenal supporter’ of charity, chief executive says after national remembrance day service is held The Shetland Times, Scotland18:20 10-May-26

Looking back at the week: a massive personal victory for Goodlad Shetland News17:12 10-May-26

NATURE: Common crane stands tall above the rest The Shetland Times, Scotland16:08 10-May-26

First guillemot egg of the season is spotted at Sumburgh Head The Shetland Times, Scotland13:05 10-May-26

Open weekend to showcase upgrades made to Swan The Shetland Times, Scotland12:04 10-May-26

Police follow ‘positive line of enquiry’ after assault Shetland News11:05 10-May-26

Police following ‘positive line of enquiry’ after brutal teen attack The Shetland Times, Scotland10:42 10-May-26

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