Lifejacket could have avoided Shetland fisherman’s death, FAI finds
The death of a fisherman working off Shetland could have been avoided if he wore a lifejacket, a Fatal Accident Inquiry has found.
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New case for change as Shetland hospital ‘not fit for purpose’
The prospect of a new hospital in Lerwick is back on the agenda after a fresh admission that the Gilbert Bain is not fit for purpose.
Police search for man following ‘serious’ sexual assault on Shetland woman
Police have issued an urgent appeal after a 30-year-old woman was the victim of a rare alleged serious sexual assault in the Shetland islands.
56 Scots celebrated for acts of incredible bravery
Have-a-go heroes and exemplary members of the emergency services across Scotland were awarded for their acts of extraordinary bravery at a special event last night.
Shetland pet owners warned after mince balls laced with ‘some sort of poison’ found in Lerwick
Pet owners have been warned after balls of mince laced with “some sort of poison” - potentially anti-freeze - were found in Lerwick.
TV presenter Paul Murton explores his fascination with Orkney and Shetland in new book
Paul Murton admits he is in love with Orkney and Shetland and fascinated by the islands' strong links with the Vikings.
Damaged window forces Shetland school shut for rest of week
A Shetland school will be shut to all pupils and staff for the rest of the week to allow a broken window to be fixed.
Lerwick Sheriff Court: Man jailed for chemist incident
A man has been jailed for nine months after admitting behaving in a threatening and abusive manner at a Lerwick chemist and having a “length of sharpened metal” in his possession.
Police appeal for information after man allegedly punched in the face in Shetland incident
Police are investigating an allegedly assault in Lerwick.
Two false alarms for Shetland Coastguard
There were two false alarms in Shetland early this morning.
Police appeal after Lerwick War Memorial vandalised
Police in Shetland are appealing for information after the war memorial in Lerwick was vandalised.
Junior Up Helly Aa open to all boys in Shetland
Boys from right across Shetland are now being allowed to take part in the Junior Lerwick Up Helly Aa.
Two in court on Shetland murder charge
Two people have appeared in court charged with murder after the death of a woman in Shetland.
Pair face court over woman’s death on Shetland
Two people are due to appear in court in connection with the death of a woman in Shetland.
Woman, 84, dies following gas explosion at house in Shetland
A woman has died following an explosion at a house in Brae in Shetland.
Two held by cops probing death of 40-year-old mum from Shetland
Two people have been arrested after a 40-year-old woman was found dead in Shetland.
Two arrested in connection with death of 40-year-old woman in Shetland
Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Shetland.
Police treating death of woman on Shetland as ‘suspicious’
Police are investigating a suspicious death on Shetland.
Medical evacuation for injured crew member from North Sea platform
A Coastguard search and rescue helicopter was earlier today assisting an injured crew member on a North Sea platform.
Kinloss hottest place in Scotland as summer heat continues
Moray boasted the highest temperatures in Scotland yesterday as the north and north-east baked in summer sun.
Travelodge bid to make a move on seaside towns
A plan to invest more than £11 million and create 50 jobs in the region has been launched by Travelodge.
Fresh row over Up Helly Aa equality as group clashes with council
The group campaigning for women to be allowed into Lerwick Up Helly Aa squads has clashed again with Shetland Islands Council (SIC).
Police investigating after man, 24, injured in Lerwick assault
Officers in Shetland are investigating an assault which occurred in Lerwick at the weekend.
Iconic Far Haaf vessel will wow the crowds at this year’s Shetland Boat Week
Shetland Amenity Trust, the organisers of the annual Shetland Boat Week, has announced that the Far Haaf will make a special appearance at this year’s event next month.
Fort William, Wick, Strathpeffer… Comedian Alan Carr is bringing his new tour to the Highlands and islands
Funnyman Alan Carr is heading to the Highlands to play a score of gigs.
Shetland teen accused of string of offences including damaging vehicles and possessing a knife
A teenager had his case continued without plea after appearing at Lerwick Sheriff Court accused of a string of offences including damaging vehicles at a town-centre work site and possessing a knife in a public place.
Coastguard called after skinny dippers spotted off Shetland
Three skinny dippers sparked a major rescue alert off Shetland.
Lerwick Sheriff Court: Man jailed for knife assault
A man who attempted to strike another man with a kitchen knife in a “vicious and frenzied” attack - cutting holes in his jacket in the process - has been sent to prison for nearly two years.
Historic fishing boats dock in Lerwick
A flotilla of historic fishing boats sailed into Shetland as part of celebrations to mark the centenary of the Faroese flag.
Library in Lerwick could become the new home for council meetings
The current library in Lerwick could become the new home for council meetings if lending services move back to their old building a stone’s throw away at Hillhead.
Woman stole child’s photo and artwork from stranger’s home after being told to leave
A woman who stole a child’s photo from a house and created a disturbance on a public bus has been remanded in custody.
Faroese fleet of historic fishing boats to visit Shetland
A flotilla of historic fishing boats will sail in to Shetland next month as part of celebrations to mark the centenary of the Faroese flag.