<![CDATA[Shetland News Feed]]> http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/ en-gb Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:30:41 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[Final phase of harbour dredging gets under way]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/final-phase-of-harbour-dredging-gets-under-way-437079/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/final-phase-of-harbour-dredging-gets-under-way-437079/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Supermarket store back open after major power outage]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/supermarket-store-back-open-after-major-power-outage-437086/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/supermarket-store-back-open-after-major-power-outage-437086/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:42:11 GMT <![CDATA[Sustainability award goes to Yell school after efforts by eight pupils recognised]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sustainability-award-goes-to-yell-school-after-efforts-by-ei-437073/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sustainability-award-goes-to-yell-school-after-efforts-by-ei-437073/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Housing bosses seek to expand portfolio after more than 70 people applied for first six mid-market rents launched in Lerwick]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/housing-bosses-seek-to-expand-portfolio-after-more-than-70-p-437076/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/housing-bosses-seek-to-expand-portfolio-after-more-than-70-p-437076/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:33:25 GMT <![CDATA[First felted sheep, now converted crofthouse - Brindister holding converted to become a key tourist attraction]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/first-felted-sheep-now-converted-crofthouse-brindister-ho-437070/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/first-felted-sheep-now-converted-crofthouse-brindister-ho-437070/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Flight cuts already driving tourists away - as transport secretary prepares to head to the World Cup]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/flight-cuts-already-driving-tourists-away-as-transport-sec-437068/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/flight-cuts-already-driving-tourists-away-as-transport-sec-437068/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:27:22 GMT <![CDATA[Boating club gets extended hours for the World Cup]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/boating-club-gets-extended-hours-for-the-world-cup-437042/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/boating-club-gets-extended-hours-for-the-world-cup-437042/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:04:56 GMT <![CDATA[Coffee shop owner says businesses face ‘enormous pressure’ just to stay afloat]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/coffee-shop-owner-says-businesses-face-enormous-pressure-j-437039/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/coffee-shop-owner-says-businesses-face-enormous-pressure-j-437039/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:57:53 GMT <![CDATA[Tug hire costs rise sharply to £350k while harbour income continues to fall amid decline in tanker activity]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/tug-hire-costs-rise-sharply-to-350k-while-harbour-income-co-437033/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/tug-hire-costs-rise-sharply-to-350k-while-harbour-income-co-437033/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:45:41 GMT <![CDATA[IN COURT THIS WEEK: Woman accused of urinating on cell floor and payback review for man who assaulted partner]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/in-court-this-week-woman-accused-of-urinating-on-cell-floor-437032/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/in-court-this-week-woman-accused-of-urinating-on-cell-floor-437032/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:13:59 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: Scalloway pool urgently needs to be re-opened]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-scalloway-pool-urgently-needs-to-be-re-opened-437022/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-scalloway-pool-urgently-needs-to-be-re-opened-437022/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Debate to be held in parliament over food security issue]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/debate-to-be-held-in-parliament-over-food-security-issue-437021/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/debate-to-be-held-in-parliament-over-food-security-issue-437021/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NATURE: ‘Milker of goats’ the nightjar goes through isles to Scandinavia]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/nature-milker-of-goats-the-nightjar-goes-through-isles-to-436931/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/nature-milker-of-goats-the-nightjar-goes-through-isles-to-436931/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: Residents frustrated, disappointed and concerned over Staneyhill dust issue]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-residents-frustrated-disappointed-and-concerned-ove-437019/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-residents-frustrated-disappointed-and-concerned-ove-437019/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:42:58 GMT <![CDATA[Oh not again! Uscheduled power cut hits hundreds of properties less than a month after last outage]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/uscheduled-power-cut-hits-hundreds-of-properties-437018/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/uscheduled-power-cut-hits-hundreds-of-properties-437018/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:22:10 GMT <![CDATA[TIMES PAST: Mental health issues, Relay for Life and Brexit ‘misconceptions’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/times-past-mental-health-issues-relay-for-life-and-brexit-437008/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/times-past-mental-health-issues-relay-for-life-and-brexit-437008/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Retailers highlight worrying trend of bairns destroying toys amid calls for parents to take greater responsibility]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/retailers-highlight-worrying-trend-of-bairns-destroying-toys-437006/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/retailers-highlight-worrying-trend-of-bairns-destroying-toys-437006/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Three chalets approved for site near Meal beach to address growing tourist demand]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/three-chalets-approved-for-site-near-meal-beach-to-address-g-437005/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/three-chalets-approved-for-site-near-meal-beach-to-address-g-437005/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:06:57 GMT <![CDATA[Remembering the D-Day landings and the isles man in the famous photograph that captured the drama of the invasion]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/remembering-the-d-day-landings-and-the-isles-man-in-the-famo-436998/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/remembering-the-d-day-landings-and-the-isles-man-in-the-famo-436998/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Cadet Staff Sergeant is appointed to perform civic duties in support of Lord Lieutenant]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/cadet-staff-sergeant-is-appointed-to-perform-civic-duties-in-436997/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/cadet-staff-sergeant-is-appointed-to-perform-civic-duties-in-436997/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Planners override neighbours’ objection to approve three new holiday homes]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/planners-override-neighbours-objection-to-approve-three-new-437003/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/planners-override-neighbours-objection-to-approve-three-new-437003/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:49:17 GMT <![CDATA[‘Not a depleted frontier’ - Researchers say West of Shetland could still produce almost five billion barrels of oil equivalent and address UK’s increasing reliance on imports]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/not-a-depleted-frontier-researchers-say-west-of-shetland-437002/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/not-a-depleted-frontier-researchers-say-west-of-shetland-437002/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:28:12 GMT <![CDATA[Christian youth camp celebrates its first 30 years with an open day event]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/christian-youth-camp-celebrates-its-first-30-years-with-an-o-436996/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/christian-youth-camp-celebrates-its-first-30-years-with-an-o-436996/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Love, dedication and youthful enthusiasm are all celebrated at classic motor show]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/love-dedication-and-youthful-enthusiasm-are-all-celebrated-436993/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/love-dedication-and-youthful-enthusiasm-are-all-celebrated-436993/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:14:21 GMT <![CDATA[Scalloway Boating Club seeks extra time to show Scotland’s World Cup fixtures]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/scalloway-boating-club-seeks-extra-time-to-show-scotland-s-w-436988/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/scalloway-boating-club-seeks-extra-time-to-show-scotland-s-w-436988/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Plans in place to have plenty to see at Cunningsburgh Show - including full poultry section]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/plans-in-place-to-have-plenty-to-see-at-cunningsburgh-show-436987/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/plans-in-place-to-have-plenty-to-see-at-cunningsburgh-show-436987/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:36:03 GMT <![CDATA[Sauna offering panoramic sea views has been given the go ahead]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sauna-offering-panoramic-sea-views-has-been-given-the-go-ahe-436986/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sauna-offering-panoramic-sea-views-has-been-given-the-go-ahe-436986/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: ‘I have been physically assaulted on public transport simply because I am Jewish - and not one person intervened’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-i-have-been-physically-assaulted-on-public-transpor-436974/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-i-have-been-physically-assaulted-on-public-transpor-436974/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Could Captain Flint be returning to town? Reports suggest interest in the once popular bar]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/could-captain-flint-be-returning-to-town-reports-suggest-in-436981/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/could-captain-flint-be-returning-to-town-reports-suggest-in-436981/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:05:25 GMT <![CDATA[‘Disgusting’ dog owners spark angry rants over worsening problem of mess being left throughout the isles]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/disgusting-dog-owners-spark-angry-rants-over-worsening-probl-436973/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/disgusting-dog-owners-spark-angry-rants-over-worsening-probl-436973/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[COMMENT: Politicians, and the questions journalists ask them]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/comment-politicians-and-the-questions-journalists-ask-them-436948/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/comment-politicians-and-the-questions-journalists-ask-them-436948/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[COMMENT: ‘Murrell’s fall from grace and his embezzlement guilty plea should be a serious lesson for us all’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/comment-mp-delivers-message-for-murrell-as-well-as-ministe-436964/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/comment-mp-delivers-message-for-murrell-as-well-as-ministe-436964/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:21:12 GMT <![CDATA[Anti-pylon campaigners say energy bosses were “extremely receptive” to the 1,600-strong petition calling for the plans to be abandoned]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/anti-pylon-campaigners-say-energy-bossses-were-extremely-re-436972/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/anti-pylon-campaigners-say-energy-bossses-were-extremely-re-436972/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:17:38 GMT <![CDATA[Itching for midge repellant? new app could be the perfect solution]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/itching-for-midge-repellant-new-app-could-be-the-perfect-so-436966/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/itching-for-midge-repellant-new-app-could-be-the-perfect-so-436966/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Livestock worrying to be reported to police after dog attacks lamb on croftland]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/livestock-worrying-to-be-reported-to-police-after-dog-attack-436969/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/livestock-worrying-to-be-reported-to-police-after-dog-attack-436969/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:02:43 GMT <![CDATA[‘Scotland’s airline? You’re having a laugh’ - Loganair’s ‘gleeful’ announcement of new Paris service provokes backlash from island customers affected by cuts]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/scotland-s-airline-you-re-having-a-laugh-loganair-s-gl-436968/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/scotland-s-airline-you-re-having-a-laugh-loganair-s-gl-436968/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:41:11 GMT <![CDATA[Shop owner looking to move ‘as soon as we can’ as plans for new look premises are revealed]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/shop-owner-looking-to-move-as-soon-as-we-can-as-plans-of-n-436925/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/shop-owner-looking-to-move-as-soon-as-we-can-as-plans-of-n-436925/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:14:32 GMT <![CDATA[Procurement process begins for next Northern Isles ferry service]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/procurement-process-begins-for-next-northern-isles-ferry-ser-436895/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/procurement-process-begins-for-next-northern-isles-ferry-ser-436895/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:54:28 GMT <![CDATA[Green light given for Vementry salmon farm]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/green-light-given-for-vementry-salmon-farm-436891/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/green-light-given-for-vementry-salmon-farm-436891/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:31:17 GMT <![CDATA[Traffic officer disqualfied from driving after he admits speeding while under the influence of drugs]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/traffic-officer-disqualfied-from-driving-after-he-admits-spe-436825/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/traffic-officer-disqualfied-from-driving-after-he-admits-spe-436825/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:01:01 GMT <![CDATA[POLL: Would a moratorium on energy projects have any real effect?]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/poll-would-a-moratorium-on-energy-projects-have-any-real-ef-436869/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/poll-would-a-moratorium-on-energy-projects-have-any-real-ef-436869/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:19:25 GMT <![CDATA[Carers urged to check if they are entitled to more support]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/carers-urged-to-check-if-they-are-available-for-more-support-436867/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/carers-urged-to-check-if-they-are-available-for-more-support-436867/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:21:40 GMT <![CDATA[Case against sovereignty campaigner accused of using a mobile phone while driving a mini bus has been deserted]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/case-against-sovereignty-campaigner-accused-of-using-a-mobil-436824/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/case-against-sovereignty-campaigner-accused-of-using-a-mobil-436824/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Man avoids jail after ‘indefensible’ assault which left victim in a pool of blood]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/man-avoids-jail-after-indefensible-assault-which-left-vict-436822/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/man-avoids-jail-after-indefensible-assault-which-left-vict-436822/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Council breached personal and sensitive data 200 times over five years - more than half of which involved information sent to wrong person]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/personal-and-sensitive-data-breached-at-sic-200-times-in-fiv-436839/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/personal-and-sensitive-data-breached-at-sic-200-times-in-fiv-436839/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:43:02 GMT <![CDATA[Enforcement action launched against developer of caravan park built without planning permission next to council’s multi-million-pound harbour improvement project]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/enforcement-action-launched-against-developer-of-caravan-par-436860/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/enforcement-action-launched-against-developer-of-caravan-par-436860/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:13:26 GMT <![CDATA[Sandwick man who abused ex-wife had been diagnosed with ‘rejection sensitive dysphoria’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sandwick-man-warned-to-be-of-good-behaviour-he-admits-abuse-436827/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sandwick-man-warned-to-be-of-good-behaviour-he-admits-abuse-436827/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:11:14 GMT <![CDATA[Love is in the air at Shetland Classic Motor Show as newlyweds make a visit]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/love-is-in-the-air-at-shetland-classic-motor-show-as-newlywe-436801/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/love-is-in-the-air-at-shetland-classic-motor-show-as-newlywe-436801/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Viking Genes links 19th century Shetland Haemophilia case to living family]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/viking-genes-links-19th-century-shetland-haemophilia-case-to-436803/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/viking-genes-links-19th-century-shetland-haemophilia-case-to-436803/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:39:42 GMT <![CDATA[Dental patients to be seen every two years as part of improved approach to care delivery]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/dental-patients-to-be-seen-every-two-years-as-part-of-improv-436797/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/dental-patients-to-be-seen-every-two-years-as-part-of-improv-436797/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:09:56 GMT