<![CDATA[Shetland News Feed]]> http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/ en-gb Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:14:52 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 15 http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/ <![CDATA[Shetland News Feed]]> http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/km-logo.png <![CDATA[Long-standing radio journalist to retire from his role after 33 years in the job]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/long-standing-radio-journalist-to-retire-from-his-role-after-443241/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/long-standing-radio-journalist-to-retire-from-his-role-after-443241/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Inter-county squad selected ahead of clash in Brae this weekend]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/inter-county-squad-selected-ahead-of-clash-in-brae-this-week-443199/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/inter-county-squad-selected-ahead-of-clash-in-brae-this-week-443199/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Call is made for tunnels to be 5G connected from day one]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/call-is-made-for-tunnels-to-be-connected-from-day-one-443178/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/call-is-made-for-tunnels-to-be-connected-from-day-one-443178/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:53:15 GMT <![CDATA[Widow ‘absolutely heartbroken’ after painted stones removed from husband’s graveside]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/widow-absolutely-heartbroken-after-painted-stones-removed-443205/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/widow-absolutely-heartbroken-after-painted-stones-removed-443205/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:00:46 GMT <![CDATA[A charity distributed more than 400 ‘life-saving’ kits to reverse overdoses amid warnings that deadly drugs are circulating the isles]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/concerns-are-rising-amid-the-circulation-of-dangerous-drug-443188/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/concerns-are-rising-amid-the-circulation-of-dangerous-drug-443188/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:06:15 GMT <![CDATA[Discussions are under way for trail commemorating Shetland’s Second World War efforts through North Staneyhill housing development]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/discussions-are-under-way-for-trail-commemorating-shetland-s-443185/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/discussions-are-under-way-for-trail-commemorating-shetland-s-443185/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:40:00 GMT <![CDATA[Coastguard attend three calls on Sunday, including two medical transfers offshore]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/coastguard-attend-three-calls-on-sunday-including-two-medic-443177/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/coastguard-attend-three-calls-on-sunday-including-two-medic-443177/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:10:00 GMT <![CDATA[Licensing board approvals hoped to bring increased social opportunities to the West Side]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/licensing-board-approvals-hoped-to-bring-increased-social-op-443176/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/licensing-board-approvals-hoped-to-bring-increased-social-op-443176/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:17:17 GMT <![CDATA[Figures show more young people entering the world of work]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/figures-show-more-young-people-entering-the-world-of-work-443167/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/figures-show-more-young-people-entering-the-world-of-work-443167/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:21:22 GMT <![CDATA[Dust suppression operations at major development ‘beyond anything’ that housing chief has seen before]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/dust-suppression-operations-at-major-development-beyond-any-443165/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/dust-suppression-operations-at-major-development-beyond-any-443165/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Investigation into fatal man overboard incident highlights risks of lone fishing operations]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/investigation-into-fatal-man-overboard-incident-highlights-r-443164/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/investigation-into-fatal-man-overboard-incident-highlights-r-443164/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:14:52 GMT <![CDATA[Shetland musicians help to earn new TV programme an Emmy nomination]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/shetland-musicians-help-to-earn-new-tv-programme-an-emmy-nom-443144/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/shetland-musicians-help-to-earn-new-tv-programme-an-emmy-nom-443144/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Recruitment exercises underway as key vacancies open in the Living Lerwick team]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/recruitment-exercises-underway-as-key-vacancies-open-in-the-443155/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/recruitment-exercises-underway-as-key-vacancies-open-in-the-443155/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Sandwick ends 63 years of heartbreak in Viking Parish Cup with victory over rivals Southend]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/sandwick-ends-63-years-of-heartbreak-in-vikingh-parish-cup-w-443154/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/sandwick-ends-63-years-of-heartbreak-in-vikingh-parish-cup-w-443154/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:17:55 GMT <![CDATA[TIMES PAST: Stuart Hill’s round-Britain sailing adventure ends in disaster; mum with MS travels to Mexico; tributes to Danus Skene; stone age discovery; and more]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/times-past-stuart-hill-s-round-britain-sailing-adventure-en-443149/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/times-past-stuart-hill-s-round-britain-sailing-adventure-en-443149/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[UPDATE: Main road reopens after car fire blocks traffic in both directions]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/update-main-road-reopens-after-car-fire-blocks-traffic-in-b-443153/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/update-main-road-reopens-after-car-fire-blocks-traffic-in-b-443153/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:14:36 GMT <![CDATA[Goodlad and Carmichael hesitate to back energy moratorium proposal, instead calling for a Shetland-specific approach]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/goodlad-and-carmichael-hesitate-to-back-energy-moratorium-pr-443150/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/goodlad-and-carmichael-hesitate-to-back-energy-moratorium-pr-443150/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:11:22 GMT <![CDATA[Emergency services called to large car fire on A971]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/emergency-services-called-to-large-car-fire-on-a971-443148/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/emergency-services-called-to-large-car-fire-on-a971-443148/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:43:44 GMT <![CDATA[SOUNDING OFF: Expensive travel and a lack of housing are making it increasingly hard to thrive in Shetland - and perhaps we have run out of time to save our spirit of community]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sounding-off-expensive-travel-and-a-lack-of-housing-are-mak-443147/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sounding-off-expensive-travel-and-a-lack-of-housing-are-mak-443147/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:27 GMT <![CDATA[NATURE: From sallow moths to ophion wasps which inject eggs into the body of a host for its larva to feed upon]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/nature-from-sallow-moths-to-ophion-wasps-which-inject-eggs-443139/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/nature-from-sallow-moths-to-ophion-wasps-which-inject-eggs-443139/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[OPINION: ‘Community benefit is no longer enough, and we must start to think of who ultimately can lay most claim to owning Shetland’s natural resources’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/opinion-community-benefit-is-no-longer-enough-and-we-must-443138/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/opinion-community-benefit-is-no-longer-enough-and-we-must-443138/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:31:45 GMT <![CDATA[COURT NEXT WEEK: Woman who did not regret vandalism, pair who failed to care for dogs; man accused of supplying drugs and pensioner charged with sexual offences]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/court-next-week-woman-who-did-not-regret-vandalism-pair-wh-443137/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/court-next-week-woman-who-did-not-regret-vandalism-pair-wh-443137/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:16:19 GMT <![CDATA[Tracks of My Life: Timmy Mallett]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/tracks-of-my-life-timmy-mallett-443126/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/tracks-of-my-life-timmy-mallett-443126/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT <![CDATA[‘Press the pause button, put a proper strategy in place’ - Community councils testify on energy moratorium]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/press-the-pause-button-put-a-proper-strategy-in-place-c-443127/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/press-the-pause-button-put-a-proper-strategy-in-place-c-443127/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:47:46 GMT <![CDATA[Alcohol licence application for West Side’s ‘inn on the hill’ to go before councillors]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/alcohol-licence-application-for-west-side-s-inn-on-the-hill-443124/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/alcohol-licence-application-for-west-side-s-inn-on-the-hill-443124/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Energy survey finds huge support for ‘moratorium’ on new developments with more than 86 per cent voting in favour]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/energy-survey-finds-huge-support-for-moratorium-on-new-dev-443123/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/energy-survey-finds-huge-support-for-moratorium-on-new-dev-443123/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:50:47 GMT <![CDATA[‘Unprecedented’ weather event set to bring frequent storms this autumn potentially affecting ferries and island transport]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/unprecedented-weather-event-set-to-bring-frequent-storms-t-443120/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/unprecedented-weather-event-set-to-bring-frequent-storms-t-443120/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:42:43 GMT <![CDATA[Environmental protection officers investigating waste water discharge from unauthorised caravan park]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/environmental-protection-officers-investigating-waste-water-443115/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/environmental-protection-officers-investigating-waste-water-443115/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:24:15 GMT <![CDATA[World’s largest heavy-lift vessel approaches Dales Voe after removing oil platform topsides in a mere matter of hours]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/world-s-largest-heavy-lift-vessel-approaches-dales-voe-after-443101/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/world-s-largest-heavy-lift-vessel-approaches-dales-voe-after-443101/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:45:17 GMT <![CDATA[Deadly drugs hundreds of times stronger than heroin are believed to be circulating in Shetland]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/deadly-drugs-hundreds-of-times-stronger-than-heroin-are-beli-443097/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/deadly-drugs-hundreds-of-times-stronger-than-heroin-are-beli-443097/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:55:30 GMT <![CDATA[Body found in search for man missing from cruise ship between Lerwick and Dundee]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/body-found-in-search-for-man-missing-from-cruise-ship-betwee-443096/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/body-found-in-search-for-man-missing-from-cruise-ship-betwee-443096/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:34:15 GMT <![CDATA[Amphitheatre and commemorative binocular-shaped seating area will be features along housing development’s ‘green corridor’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/amphiteatre-and-commemorative-binocular-shaped-seating-area-443081/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/amphiteatre-and-commemorative-binocular-shaped-seating-area-443081/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:22:07 GMT <![CDATA[Tribute paid to ‘tireless’ fundraiser, who has died]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/tribute-paid-to-tireless-fundraiser-who-has-died-443059/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/tribute-paid-to-tireless-fundraiser-who-has-died-443059/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Major search launched after man reported overboard from cruise ship that visited Lerwick on Wednesday]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/major-search-launched-after-man-reported-overboard-from-crui-443060/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/major-search-launched-after-man-reported-overboard-from-crui-443060/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:52:31 GMT <![CDATA[Customer suffered ‘significant distress’ after energy firm set debt collectors on them even though they were owed almost £7,000 by the company]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/customer-suffered-significant-distress-after-energy-firm-s-443056/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/customer-suffered-significant-distress-after-energy-firm-s-443056/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:32:39 GMT <![CDATA[Laurence snaps first for photography and wins arts and crafts trophy]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/laurence-snaps-first-for-photography-and-wins-arts-and-craft-443040/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/laurence-snaps-first-for-photography-and-wins-arts-and-craft-443040/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[POLL: Should a sanctioned goose cull be introduced in Shetland?]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/poll-should-a-sanctioned-goose-cull-be-introduced-in-shetla-443038/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/poll-should-a-sanctioned-goose-cull-be-introduced-in-shetla-443038/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:06:55 GMT <![CDATA[Living Lerwick secures over 80 per cent approval as businesses vote to renew the organisation for another five-year term]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/living-lerwick-secures-over-80-per-cent-approval-as-business-443028/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/living-lerwick-secures-over-80-per-cent-approval-as-business-443028/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:33:14 GMT <![CDATA[Teen darts star appeals for sponsorship to compete on national stage]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/teen-darts-star-appeals-for-sponsorship-to-compete-on-nation-443021/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/teen-darts-star-appeals-for-sponsorship-to-compete-on-nation-443021/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:01:00 GMT <![CDATA[‘We must act now’ - Rapid rise in bluetongue outbreaks sparks urgent advice for Shetland livestock owners]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/we-must-act-now-rapid-rise-in-bluetongue-outbreaks-spark-443012/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/we-must-act-now-rapid-rise-in-bluetongue-outbreaks-spark-443012/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:22:21 GMT <![CDATA[Mariners warned ‘steer clear’ of Dales Voe as world’s largest lifting vessel begins major decommissioning work]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/mariners-warned-steer-clear-of-dales-voe-as-world-s-larges-443010/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/mariners-warned-steer-clear-of-dales-voe-as-world-s-larges-443010/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:04:03 GMT <![CDATA[Final will be a ‘mouth-watering’ clash, says Parish Cup president]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/final-will-be-a-mouth-watering-clash-says-parish-cup-pres-442944/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/final-will-be-a-mouth-watering-clash-says-parish-cup-pres-442944/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Two major appointments made at SIC]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/two-major-appointments-made-at-sic-442973/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/two-major-appointments-made-at-sic-442973/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:37:16 GMT <![CDATA[Isles net-washing firm orders brand new vessel from Norway]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/isles-net-washing-firm-orders-brand-new-vessel-from-norway-442965/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/isles-net-washing-firm-orders-brand-new-vessel-from-norway-442965/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:12:45 GMT <![CDATA[Pets, poultry and plenty more highlighted in Cunningsburgh Show results]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/pets-poultry-and-plenty-more-highlighted-in-cunningsburgh-s-442960/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/pets-poultry-and-plenty-more-highlighted-in-cunningsburgh-s-442960/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:54:11 GMT <![CDATA[Devoted single parent of disabled child left feeling ‘anxious and overwhelmed’ by financial pressures]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/devoted-single-parent-of-disabled-child-left-feeling-anxiou-442939/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/devoted-single-parent-of-disabled-child-left-feeling-anxiou-442939/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:12:32 GMT <![CDATA[Show results released for Cunningsburgh Show]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/show-results-released-for-cunningsburgh-show-442934/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/show-results-released-for-cunningsburgh-show-442934/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:41:30 GMT <![CDATA[‘Absolutely disgusting’ - Wheelbarrow thief told to ‘get a grip’ and return stolen item]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/absolutely-disgusting-wheelbarrow-thief-told-to-get-a-g-442932/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/absolutely-disgusting-wheelbarrow-thief-told-to-get-a-g-442932/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:35:20 GMT <![CDATA[‘Terrible’ drug situation is continuing to claim lives, councillor warns]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/terrible-drug-situation-is-continuing-to-claim-lives-coun-442917/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/terrible-drug-situation-is-continuing-to-claim-lives-coun-442917/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[‘Behind every successful application or appeal is a person or family’ - Citizens’ Advice helped Shetlanders to the tune of £1.5 million in last year]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/behind-every-successful-application-or-appeal-is-a-person-o-442742/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/behind-every-successful-application-or-appeal-is-a-person-o-442742/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:01:43 GMT