<![CDATA[Shetland News Feed]]> http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/ en-gb Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:50:19 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[A medal and multiple new personal bests achieved by young swimmers]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/a-medal-and-multiple-new-personal-bests-achieved-by-young-sw-439943/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/a-medal-and-multiple-new-personal-bests-achieved-by-young-sw-439943/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Passenger in ‘critical condition’ after crash as police extend appeal for witnesses to come forward]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/passenger-injured-in-crash-remains-in-critical-condition-a-439970/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/passenger-injured-in-crash-remains-in-critical-condition-a-439970/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:43:38 GMT <![CDATA[COPE Ltd to take on Shetland Tool Library and paint recycling scheme]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/cope-ltd-to-take-on-shetland-tool-library-and-paint-recyclin-439958/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/cope-ltd-to-take-on-shetland-tool-library-and-paint-recyclin-439958/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT <![CDATA[Major roadworks near Lerwick delayed by contractor issues and could now see months of disruption lasting until Christmas]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/commuters-could-be-affected-by-road-works-until-christmas-439955/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/commuters-could-be-affected-by-road-works-until-christmas-439955/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:16:23 GMT <![CDATA[Inaugural Shetland/ Dunbar table tennis event is a smash hit - as Ava Swift wins tournament]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/inaugural-shetland-dunbar-table-tennis-event-is-a-smash-hit-439942/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/inaugural-shetland-dunbar-table-tennis-event-is-a-smash-hit-439942/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Lerwick Specsavers among the first UK branches to offer new ‘dry eye procedure service’ following £34k investment]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/lerwick-specsavers-among-the-first-uk-branches-to-offer-new-439941/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/lerwick-specsavers-among-the-first-uk-branches-to-offer-new-439941/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:55:55 GMT <![CDATA[Council sold off property worth more than £1m - including £1 for old science block, £550 for Brae toilets and £251,000 for former tourist office]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/council-sold-off-property-worth-more-than-1m-including-1-439935/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/council-sold-off-property-worth-more-than-1m-including-1-439935/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:13:29 GMT <![CDATA[‘May God bless her and all who play on her’ - Historic boat with rich cultural heritage set for new horizons with young sailors and imaginative adventures]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/may-god-bless-her-and-all-who-play-on-her-historic-boat-439933/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/may-god-bless-her-and-all-who-play-on-her-historic-boat-439933/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:45:00 GMT <![CDATA[Gymnastics club founders visit ‘dream’ home - but are still awaiting building warrant to get going on £100k transformation]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/gymnastics-club-finally-moves-into-new-dream-home-but-is-439931/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/gymnastics-club-finally-moves-into-new-dream-home-but-is-439931/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:18:24 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: ‘There is a lot of anger about what is happening … and some people are no longer prepared to sit back and let bad decisions go unchallenged’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-there-is-a-lot-of-anger-about-what-is-happening-a-439930/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-there-is-a-lot-of-anger-about-what-is-happening-a-439930/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:06:44 GMT <![CDATA[Isles gymnasts to receive additional support to attend Scottish mainland events through Loganair and governing body partnership]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/isles-gymnasts-to-receive-additional-support-to-attend-scott-439947/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/isles-gymnasts-to-receive-additional-support-to-attend-scott-439947/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:29:09 GMT <![CDATA[Inspector impressed by visit to South Mainland nursery setting]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/inspector-impressed-by-visit-to-south-mainland-nursery-setti-439878/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/inspector-impressed-by-visit-to-south-mainland-nursery-setti-439878/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT <![CDATA[Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset returns to Lerwick]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/royal-navy-frigate-hms-somerset-returns-to-lerwick-439889/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/royal-navy-frigate-hms-somerset-returns-to-lerwick-439889/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT <![CDATA[Councillors in private meeting could not reach decision on two short-term let licence applications]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/councillors-in-private-meeting-could-not-reach-decision-on-t-439885/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/councillors-in-private-meeting-could-not-reach-decision-on-t-439885/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:55:23 GMT <![CDATA[Confidence builds ahead of inter-county football clash against Orkney after heavy defeat of premier league select squad]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/confidence-builds-ahead-of-inter-county-football-clash-again-439860/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/confidence-builds-ahead-of-inter-county-football-clash-again-439860/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT <![CDATA[Monitoring continues on Mousa, including over 200 bait traps and cameras, after intrusive rat was captured]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/monitoring-continues-on-mousa-including-over-200-bait-traps-439851/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/monitoring-continues-on-mousa-including-over-200-bait-traps-439851/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:34:57 GMT <![CDATA[Walk in clinic remains open during public holiday]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/walk-in-clinic-remains-open-during-public-holiday-439850/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/walk-in-clinic-remains-open-during-public-holiday-439850/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:13:23 GMT <![CDATA[Beleaguered ferry service back down to single vessel due to issue with ‘fast rescue boat’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/beleaguered-ferry-service-back-down-to-single-vessel-due-to-439845/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/beleaguered-ferry-service-back-down-to-single-vessel-due-to-439845/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:27:38 GMT <![CDATA[Council writes off £330k of ‘irrecoverable’ debt]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/council-writes-off-330k-of-irrecoverable-debt-439843/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/council-writes-off-330k-of-irrecoverable-debt-439843/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:09:38 GMT <![CDATA[Drivers warned of delays as four months of road works begin on northern entrance to Lerwick]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/drivers-warned-of-delays-as-four-month-road-work-begins-on-n-439839/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/drivers-warned-of-delays-as-four-month-road-work-begins-on-n-439839/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:34:01 GMT <![CDATA[Road reopens following crash that saw driver arrested and passenger taken to hospital]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/road-reopens-following-crash-that-saw-driver-arrested-and-pa-439838/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/road-reopens-following-crash-that-saw-driver-arrested-and-pa-439838/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:20:45 GMT <![CDATA[Shetland’s offshore windfarms cast into doubt amid grid connection concerns - posing fresh questions for interconnector and substation hub]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/shetland-s-offshore-windfarms-cast-into-doubt-amid-grid-conn-439837/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/shetland-s-offshore-windfarms-cast-into-doubt-amid-grid-conn-439837/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:59:31 GMT <![CDATA[REVIEW: Disclosure Day was a thrilling watch but didn’t leave me with much to think about once it was over]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/review-disclosure-day-was-a-thrilling-watch-but-didn-t-leav-439820/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/review-disclosure-day-was-a-thrilling-watch-but-didn-t-leav-439820/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[A ruddy shelduck found in Fetlar was only the second Shetland record of this wildfowl species which can reach heights of 6,000 metres when crossing Himalayas]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/a-ruddy-shelduck-found-in-fetlar-was-only-the-second-shetlan-439818/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/a-ruddy-shelduck-found-in-fetlar-was-only-the-second-shetlan-439818/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Farming comedian Jim Smith to visit Mareel on his national tour advocating for mental well-being in agriculture]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/lifestyle/farming-comedian-jim-smith-to-visit-mareel-on-his-national-t-439822/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/lifestyle/farming-comedian-jim-smith-to-visit-mareel-on-his-national-t-439822/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Long-lost pen friends are reunited after 35 years as Shetland community rallied to help them find each other]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/long-lost-pen-friends-are-reunited-after-35-years-as-shetlan-439819/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/long-lost-pen-friends-are-reunited-after-35-years-as-shetlan-439819/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:04:30 GMT <![CDATA[A fishy tale about dissecting Shetland's farmed seafood]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/a-fishy-tale-about-dissecting-shetlands-farmed-seafood-439817/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/a-fishy-tale-about-dissecting-shetlands-farmed-seafood-439817/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:59:09 GMT <![CDATA[POLICE UPDATE: Driver arrested and passenger taken to hospital after van crash closes road near Brae]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/police-update-driver-arrested-and-passenger-taken-to-hospit-439812/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/police-update-driver-arrested-and-passenger-taken-to-hospit-439812/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:05:43 GMT <![CDATA[Council seeks contractors for £6.5m landfill extension - amid concerns space is running out and transporting waste south would ‘cripple’ NorthLink services]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/council-seeks-contractors-for-6-5m-landill-extension-amid-439810/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/council-seeks-contractors-for-6-5m-landill-extension-amid-439810/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:58:08 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: Hopes that tunnels will be ‘safe and comfortable for all road users with lanes for walkers, cyclists, horse riders’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-hopes-that-tunnels-will-be-safe-and-comfortable-for-439809/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-hopes-that-tunnels-will-be-safe-and-comfortable-for-439809/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:30:00 GMT <![CDATA[Shetland MSP saddened by ‘awful death’ of long-serving politician Ann Widdecombe in alleged murder]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/shetland-msp-saddened-by-awful-death-of-long-serving-polit-439808/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/shetland-msp-saddened-by-awful-death-of-long-serving-polit-439808/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:11:32 GMT <![CDATA[UPDATE: North Mainland road likely to be closed for some time while police carry out investigations]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/north-mainland-road-closed-due-to-police-accident-439807/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/north-mainland-road-closed-due-to-police-accident-439807/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:07:27 GMT <![CDATA[Critically acclaimed stage show The Tailor of Inverness plans Shetland visit]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/lifestyle/critically-acclaimed-stage-show-the-tailor-of-inverness-plan-439784/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/lifestyle/critically-acclaimed-stage-show-the-tailor-of-inverness-plan-439784/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[IN PICTURES: Jarl squads, fire service, and musicians among the entertainment at Lerwick Lifeboat gala]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/in-pictures-jarl-squads-fire-service-and-musicians-among-439796/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/in-pictures-jarl-squads-fire-service-and-musicians-among-439796/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:40:16 GMT <![CDATA[Procurement begins for new prefab ferry waiting rooms in Papa Stour and Foula]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/procurement-begins-for-new-prefab-ferry-waiting-rooms-in-pap-439777/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/procurement-begins-for-new-prefab-ferry-waiting-rooms-in-pap-439777/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[First responder ‘absolutely blown away’ by community’s generous support for life-saving equipment]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/first-responder-absolutely-blown-away-by-community-s-gener-439775/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/first-responder-absolutely-blown-away-by-community-s-gener-439775/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[‘Phoebe is the definition of strength’ - charity walkers set off from Sumburgh to Lerwick to raise funds for a young girl with muscular dystrophy]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/phoebe-is-the-definition-of-strength-charity-walkers-set-439790/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/phoebe-is-the-definition-of-strength-charity-walkers-set-439790/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:45:30 GMT <![CDATA[‘We have the best team’ - Restaurant ‘absolutely delighted’ to have been nominated for ‘best eating experience’ award]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/we-have-the-best-team-restaurant-absolutely-delighted-439774/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/we-have-the-best-team-restaurant-absolutely-delighted-439774/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: Tax wealthy retirees, reform the council and fund local services]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-tax-wealthy-retirees-reform-the-council-and-fund-lo-439773/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-tax-wealthy-retirees-reform-the-council-and-fund-lo-439773/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[TIMES PAST: Somme memorial; schools shake-up; scrap NorthLink tender process; Leese from Lerwick to Lauder; graduation ceremony]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/times-past-somme-memorial-schools-shake-up-scrap-northlin-439772/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/times-past-somme-memorial-schools-shake-up-scrap-northlin-439772/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[STRAIGHT TALKING: The state does not own our kids and should not be encouraging pupils to ‘experiment’ with sexual identity]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/straight-talking-the-state-does-not-own-our-kids-and-should-439771/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/straight-talking-the-state-does-not-own-our-kids-and-should-439771/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:30:25 GMT <![CDATA[‘Pandemonium’ after traffic lights are stuck on red]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/pandemonium-after-traffic-lights-are-stuck-on-red-439766/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/pandemonium-after-traffic-lights-are-stuck-on-red-439766/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:48:14 GMT <![CDATA[Dim Riv committee warns vandals cutting mooring ropes in the harbour could cause thousands of pounds worth of damage]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/dim-riv-committee-warns-vandals-cutting-mooring-ropes-in-the-439765/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/dim-riv-committee-warns-vandals-cutting-mooring-ropes-in-the-439765/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:20:53 GMT <![CDATA[New Mid Yell officer says he has “landed the best post in Police Scotland” - as he aims to integrate to isles life]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/new-mid-yell-officer-says-he-has-landed-the-best-post-in-po-439704/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/new-mid-yell-officer-says-he-has-landed-the-best-post-in-po-439704/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Sunshine expected for RNLI’s Lerwick fundraiser gala at Gilbertson Park]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sunshine-expected-for-rnli-s-lerwick-fundraiser-gala-at-gilb-439709/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sunshine-expected-for-rnli-s-lerwick-fundraiser-gala-at-gilb-439709/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:15:00 GMT <![CDATA[Blues set take on premier league select as inter-county preparations continue]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/blues-set-take-on-premier-league-select-as-inter-county-prep-439699/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/blues-set-take-on-premier-league-select-as-inter-county-prep-439699/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[POLL: Could Shetland accommodate more tourism growth]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/poll-could-shetland-accommodate-more-tourism-growth-439707/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/poll-could-shetland-accommodate-more-tourism-growth-439707/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:45:00 GMT <![CDATA[Can doo attitude as pigeon racers prepare for prestigious event]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/can-doo-attitude-as-pigeon-racers-prepare-for-prestigious-ev-439701/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/can-doo-attitude-as-pigeon-racers-prepare-for-prestigious-ev-439701/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Trio who required laxatives to remove nine packages of cocaine worth £41,000 have sentence deferred]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/trio-who-required-laxatives-to-remove-nine-packages-of-cocai-439676/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/trio-who-required-laxatives-to-remove-nine-packages-of-cocai-439676/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Could community effort tackle growing problem of grass around closed swimming pool?]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/could-community-effort-tackle-growing-problem-of-grass-aroun-439667/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/could-community-effort-tackle-growing-problem-of-grass-aroun-439667/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT