<![CDATA[Shetland News Feed]]> http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/ en-gb Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:10:27 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[‘We’ve gone from a shoe box to a mansion!’- Cope unveils its vastly expanded Gremista store after million pound redevelopment]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/we-ve-gone-from-a-shoe-box-to-a-mansion-cope-unveils-its-431836/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/we-ve-gone-from-a-shoe-box-to-a-mansion-cope-unveils-its-431836/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:07:46 GMT <![CDATA[NorthLink ferry arrives in Shetland late after medical emergency]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/northlink-ferry-arriives-in-shetland-late-after-medical-emer-431826/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/northlink-ferry-arriives-in-shetland-late-after-medical-emer-431826/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:54:01 GMT <![CDATA[Reports of dogs ‘running riot’ around livestock as police warn of £40k fines and even imprisonment]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/reports-of-dogs-running-riot-around-livestock-spark-police-431822/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/reports-of-dogs-running-riot-around-livestock-spark-police-431822/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:30:40 GMT <![CDATA[Archery duo hit the bullseye in national championships - as pair win gold medals]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/archery-duo-hit-the-bullseye-in-national-championships-as-431767/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/archery-duo-hit-the-bullseye-in-national-championships-as-431767/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Harbour investment remains strong despite drop in figures]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/harbour-investment-remains-strong-despite-drop-in-figures-431808/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/harbour-investment-remains-strong-despite-drop-in-figures-431808/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:29:45 GMT <![CDATA[‘Soup and Show’ returns to serve up a helping of lunchtime culture]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/lifestyle/soup-and-show-returns-to-serve-up-a-helping-of-lunchtime-c-431803/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/lifestyle/soup-and-show-returns-to-serve-up-a-helping-of-lunchtime-c-431803/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:39:26 GMT <![CDATA[Top tips to make award entries shine in HITA milestone year]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/top-tips-to-make-award-entries-shine-in-hita-milestone-year-431766/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/top-tips-to-make-award-entries-shine-in-hita-milestone-year-431766/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:01:00 GMT <![CDATA[The victim of a fatal one-vehicle crash in Bridge End has been named]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/the-victim-of-a-fatal-one-vehicle-crash-in-bridge-end-has-be-431781/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/the-victim-of-a-fatal-one-vehicle-crash-in-bridge-end-has-be-431781/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[‘Remarkable’ house with its own chipping green has £45k slashed from asking price]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/remarkable-house-with-its-own-chipping-green-has-45k-slas-431777/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/remarkable-house-with-its-own-chipping-green-has-45k-slas-431777/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:31:59 GMT <![CDATA[Living Lerwick looks to increase fees so that ‘our beautiful, quirky and unique street is given every chance to thrive’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/living-lerwick-looks-to-increase-fees-so-that-our-beautiful-431755/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/living-lerwick-looks-to-increase-fees-so-that-our-beautiful-431755/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:29:19 GMT <![CDATA[NATURE: Primroses are cheerful sights in spring - and are also associated with fairies in folklore]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/nature-primoses-are-cheerful-sights-in-spring-and-are-als-431736/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/nature-primoses-are-cheerful-sights-in-spring-and-are-als-431736/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: Despite many energy projects going ahead, fuel poverty is still on the rise and our residents are still paying crippling electricity bills]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-despite-many-energy-projects-going-ahead-fuel-pover-431728/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-despite-many-energy-projects-going-ahead-fuel-pover-431728/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[CLASSIC CAR: The dreaded tin-worm has made its presence felt - and needs tackling urgently]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/classic-car-the-dreaded-tin-worm-has-made-its-presence-felt-431731/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/classic-car-the-dreaded-tin-worm-has-made-its-presence-felt-431731/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT <![CDATA[Cadets presented with awards and promotions for ‘exceptional’ efforts]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/cadets-presented-with-awards-and-promotions-for-execptional-431730/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/cadets-presented-with-awards-and-promotions-for-execptional-431730/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:54:02 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: We should be outraged by the disregard shown by the Scottish government for our fishing crews]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-we-should-be-outraged-by-the-disregard-shown-by-the-431727/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-we-should-be-outraged-by-the-disregard-shown-by-the-431727/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[OPINION: ‘The honour and privilege of my life’ Wishart uses final Times column to thank people of Shetland for putting their faith and trust in her as MSP]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/opinion-the-honour-and-privilege-of-my-life-wishart-uses-431726/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/opinion-the-honour-and-privilege-of-my-life-wishart-uses-431726/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[‘Something we should all be proud of’ - Decorators presented with ‘new build project of the year 2025’ award say it shows ‘great level of skill throughout the trade in Shetland’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/something-we-should-all-be-proud-of-decorators-presented-431725/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/something-we-should-all-be-proud-of-decorators-presented-431725/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:45:25 GMT <![CDATA[Museum book launch for new book exploring emigration from Shetland since 1760s]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/museum-book-launch-for-new-book-exploring-emigration-from-sh-431707/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/museum-book-launch-for-new-book-exploring-emigration-from-sh-431707/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Hyperbaric chamber hoped to open soon - transforming the lives of patients struggling with wide range of health conditions]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/hyperbaric-chamber-hoped-to-open-soon-transforming-the-liv-431704/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/hyperbaric-chamber-hoped-to-open-soon-transforming-the-liv-431704/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[STEERING COLUMN: Registrations of new cars are at a 20-year high, with a plethora of different brands suddenly becoming visible]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/steering-column-registrations-of-new-cars-ar-at-a-20-year-h-431703/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/steering-column-registrations-of-new-cars-ar-at-a-20-year-h-431703/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:14:25 GMT <![CDATA[Goodlad tells SSEN to ‘steer clear’ of internationally important landscape when planning new interconnector]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/goodlad-tells-ssen-to-steer-clear-of-internationally-impor-431702/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/goodlad-tells-ssen-to-steer-clear-of-internationally-impor-431702/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[TIMES PAST: Planets dance hall set to close; Sullom Voe job threat; fibre optic cable plans; luxury construction village; farmer fined; cod war; message in a bottle]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/times-past-planets-dance-hall-set-to-close-sullom-voe-job-431697/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/times-past-planets-dance-hall-set-to-close-sullom-voe-job-431697/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: If Veri Energy fails in a decade, who cleans up Sullom Voe?]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-if-veri-energy-fails-in-a-decade-who-cleans-up-sull-431693/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-if-veri-energy-fails-in-a-decade-who-cleans-up-sull-431693/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Storm Dave to disrupt NorthLink services with earlier departures and cancelled calls]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/storm-dave-to-disrupt-northlink-services-with-earlier-depart-431695/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/storm-dave-to-disrupt-northlink-services-with-earlier-depart-431695/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:31:19 GMT <![CDATA[An 83-year-old man has died after a crash in Burra]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/an-83-year-old-man-has-died-after-a-crash-in-burra-431694/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/an-83-year-old-man-has-died-after-a-crash-in-burra-431694/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:10 GMT <![CDATA[SOUNDING OFF: Scandal of windfarm constraint payments has been ‘utterly maddening’ for islanders - and new measures must make ‘meaningful dent’ into cost of energy]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sounding-off-scandal-of-windfarm-constraint-payments-has-be-431689/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sounding-off-scandal-of-windfarm-constraint-payments-has-be-431689/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:42:46 GMT <![CDATA[Latest crime report features allegations of embezzlement, extortion and fraud as well as five assaults on police officers]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/latest-crime-report-features-allegations-of-embezzlement-ex-431686/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/latest-crime-report-features-allegations-of-embezzlement-ex-431686/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:59:44 GMT <![CDATA[TRACKS OF MY LIFE: Erskine’s selections feature strong Britpop contingent and a New Labour anthem]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/tracks-of-my-life-erskine-s-selections-feature-strong-britp-431653/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/tracks-of-my-life-erskine-s-selections-feature-strong-britp-431653/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Shetland Cab clients are facing ‘pretty scary’ heating oil costs - as government launches emergency scheme worth £300]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/shetland-cab-clients-are-facing-pretty-scary-heating-oil-c-431662/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/shetland-cab-clients-are-facing-pretty-scary-heating-oil-c-431662/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:25:57 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: ‘Change can be brutal - but it can also be liberating’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-change-can-be-brutal-but-it-can-also-be-liberatin-431636/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-change-can-be-brutal-but-it-can-also-be-liberatin-431636/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:31:55 GMT <![CDATA[POLL: Should CCTV cameras be installed to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour?]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/poll-should-cctv-cameras-be-installed-to-tackle-crime-and-a-431613/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/poll-should-cctv-cameras-be-installed-to-tackle-crime-and-a-431613/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:28:25 GMT <![CDATA[Homemade returns this summer with a new section for longer-form movies]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/homemade-returns-this-summer-with-a-new-section-for-longer-f-431592/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/homemade-returns-this-summer-with-a-new-section-for-longer-f-431592/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[‘Ultra-luxury’ cruise operators add Lerwick to their ports of call as dredging campaign expands appeal for mid-sized vessels]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/ultra-luxury-cruise-operators-add-lerwick-to-their-ports-o-431601/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/ultra-luxury-cruise-operators-add-lerwick-to-their-ports-o-431601/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:56:40 GMT <![CDATA[All Saturday sailings under review for early departure, says Northlink, amid Storm Dave weather warnings]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/all-saturday-sailings-under-review-for-early-departure-says-431594/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/all-saturday-sailings-under-review-for-early-departure-says-431594/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:13:15 GMT <![CDATA[Double decker bus launches for cruise season with aim of reducing town centre congestion]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/double-decker-bus-launches-for-cruise-season-with-aim-of-red-431581/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/double-decker-bus-launches-for-cruise-season-with-aim-of-red-431581/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:12:25 GMT <![CDATA[Road closed as police investigate crash in Burra]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/road-closed-as-police-investigate-crash-in-burra-431580/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/road-closed-as-police-investigate-crash-in-burra-431580/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:23:47 GMT <![CDATA[Blues do the double in inter-county badminton]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/blues-do-the-double-in-inter-county-badminton-431507/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/blues-do-the-double-in-inter-county-badminton-431507/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[‘You spot it, you see it, it smiles at you, good.’ — Community council chairman welcomes temporary traffic measures as smiley face signs installed in King Harald Street]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/you-spot-it-you-see-it-it-smiles-at-you-good-communi-431545/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/you-spot-it-you-see-it-it-smiles-at-you-good-communi-431545/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Free specialist legal support offered to victims of domestic abuse]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/free-specialist-legal-support-offered-to-victims-of-domestic-431516/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/free-specialist-legal-support-offered-to-victims-of-domestic-431516/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Independent candidate Tait takes a different view on constitutional reform]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/independent-candidate-tait-takes-a-different-view-on-constit-431548/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/independent-candidate-tait-takes-a-different-view-on-constit-431548/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:34:40 GMT <![CDATA[Shetland can be the battleground that keeps SNP from majority, Alistair Carmichael MP says - as fishing is first priority in Whalsay]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/shetland-can-be-the-battleground-that-keeps-snp-from-majorit-431512/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/shetland-can-be-the-battleground-that-keeps-snp-from-majorit-431512/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:10:00 GMT <![CDATA[Met Office issues ‘Storm Dave’ yellow warning for Easter Sunday - as NorthLink warns of possible disruption to lifeline ferry service]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/met-office-issues-storm-dave-yellow-warning-for-easter-sun-431513/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/met-office-issues-storm-dave-yellow-warning-for-easter-sun-431513/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:35:10 GMT <![CDATA[Luxury yacht heads off at the end of two month visit]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/luxury-yacht-heads-off-at-the-end-of-two-month-visit-431485/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/luxury-yacht-heads-off-at-the-end-of-two-month-visit-431485/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:07:11 GMT <![CDATA[Victoria Pier to close on Friday - as cruise season begins]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/victoria-pier-to-close-on-friday-as-cruise-season-begins-431475/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/victoria-pier-to-close-on-friday-as-cruise-season-begins-431475/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:10:40 GMT <![CDATA[Council set for restructure to reduce duplication within management]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/council-set-for-restructure-to-reduce-duplication-within-man-431469/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/council-set-for-restructure-to-reduce-duplication-within-man-431469/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:09:25 GMT <![CDATA[Council to spend £415k on architectural services for redevelopment of hostel into affordable housing]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/council-to-spend-415k-on-architectural-services-for-redevel-431468/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/council-to-spend-415k-on-architectural-services-for-redevel-431468/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:02:25 GMT <![CDATA[Candidates’ energy policies include support for for oil and gas, rejecting net zero, cutting corporate influence and boosting community ownership of renewables]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/candidates-energy-policies-include-support-for-for-oil-and-431449/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/candidates-energy-policies-include-support-for-for-oil-and-431449/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:01:14 GMT <![CDATA[New chapter beckons for library as Fraser turns the last page on a long and successful career]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/new-chapter-beckons-for-library-as-fraser-turns-the-last-pag-431428/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/new-chapter-beckons-for-library-as-fraser-turns-the-last-pag-431428/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Eight candidates finalised - while election documents give no clues on Reform’s mystery man]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/eight-candidates-finalised-while-election-documents-give-n-431435/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/eight-candidates-finalised-while-election-documents-give-n-431435/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:15:04 GMT <![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: NorthLink revenue goes up by 60 per cent in five years]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/exclusive-northlink-revenue-goes-up-by-60-per-cent-in-five-431408/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/exclusive-northlink-revenue-goes-up-by-60-per-cent-in-five-431408/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT