Lerwick2 days agoFish company fined after worker becomes entangled in machineCurtis New was clearing a blockage at Pelagia Shetland Limited in Lerwick when the machine restarted and he was struck repeatedly.2 days ago3 days agoFirst female junior jarl for Shetland's Up Helly Aa festivalThe youth version of the world famous fire festival started in 1956.3 days ago7 days agoWorld's largest heavy lift vessel carries oil platform to ShetlandThe Pioneering Spirit is 1253ft long and 407ft wide with a 5,000 tonne crane for lifting the topsides of platforms.7 days ago14 Aug 2026Britpop legends Ash take 'bit of a trek' to headline Shetland festivalRising North will bring a weekend of live music to venues across Lerwick, with acts like Pale Waves and Ash on the line-up.14 Aug 202613 Aug 2026I started gambling aged seven, now I help others overcome addictionA recovering gambling addict describes the difficulty in getting help in a Scottish island.13 Aug 202613 Aug 2026I started gambling at seven - mobile betting was like Vegas in my pocketA recovering gambling addict describes the difficulty in getting help in parts of rural Scotland.13 Aug 202622 Jul 2026Fishing boat runs aground on Lerwick beachHM Coastguard was called out to the incident but the one person on board made it to shore safely.22 Jul 20269 Jul 2026Three Scottish places shortlisted for Town of Culture titleThe Isle of Bute, Lerwick and Leith will all receive £60,000 to work on their full bids to become the UK Town of Culture 2028. 9 Jul 20269 Jul 2026Pontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute among shortlist for first UK Town of CultureBasildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane.9 Jul 2026...
