Lerwick22 May 2026Shetland lifeboat rescues yacht and stranded dog ownerRNLI Lerwick responded to two separate incidents in 24 hours.22 May 202611 May 2026Police 'shocked' by level of violence in Shetland assaultTwo teenagers were attacked on Esplanade, near the town's harbour area, on Friday night.11 May 20268 May 2026Lib Dems lose stronghold Shetland seat to SNPThe SNP's Hannah Goodlad triumphs over Lib Dem candidate Emma Macdonald.8 May 20266 May 2026Snow in Shetland after UK's coldest May night in five yearsThe Met Office says a temperature of -6.1C was recorded in Altnaharra in the Highlands.6 May 202627 Feb 2026Temporary restrictions on hospital visits introduced in LerwickThe surgical ward at Gilbert Bain Hospital will continue to welcome essential visitors.27 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Locations of GP walk-in clinics to 'cut 8am rush' revealed The first minister said the centres would ease capacity pressures on family doctors.24 Feb 202629 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 2026...
