<![CDATA[Shetland News Feed]]> http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/ en-gb Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:10:19 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[Structural integrity and lift failures at the Gilbert Bain among new registered risks, NHS Shetland reveals]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/structural-integrity-and-lift-failures-at-the-gilbert-bain-a-433631/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/structural-integrity-and-lift-failures-at-the-gilbert-bain-a-433631/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:08:48 GMT <![CDATA[Spaceport accommodation units arrive in Unst as rocket company announces provisional launch window]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/spaceport-accommodation-units-arrive-in-unst-as-rocket-compa-433608/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/spaceport-accommodation-units-arrive-in-unst-as-rocket-compa-433608/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:50:00 GMT <![CDATA[‘Please approach with caution’ - Traffic lights at Sumburgh Airport runway could fail due to ongoing ‘technical issue’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/please-approach-with-caution-traffic-lights-at-sumburgh-433610/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/please-approach-with-caution-traffic-lights-at-sumburgh-433610/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:14:50 GMT <![CDATA[Impact survey launched after closure of much-loved swimming pool]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/impact-survey-launched-after-closure-of-much-loved-swimming-433606/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/impact-survey-launched-after-closure-of-much-loved-swimming-433606/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:30:00 GMT <![CDATA[Farming leaders and politicians voice concern over food price cap proposal]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/farming-leaders-and-politicians-voice-concern-over-food-pric-433604/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/farming-leaders-and-politicians-voice-concern-over-food-pric-433604/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:30:00 GMT <![CDATA[Blues double up to see off Orkney in darts inter-county]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/blues-double-up-to-see-off-orkney-in-darts-inter-county-433547/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/blues-double-up-to-see-off-orkney-in-darts-inter-county-433547/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[‘The thing I’ll remember about Shetland is not the cold, not the uncertainty, but the warmth of the people’ - Stranded visitor praises Shetlanders]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/the-thing-i-ll-remember-about-shetland-is-not-the-cold-not-433594/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/the-thing-i-ll-remember-about-shetland-is-not-the-cold-not-433594/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:06:56 GMT <![CDATA[‘These will make a real difference’ - Green light for 32 new homes costing almost £10m]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/these-will-make-a-real-difference-green-light-for-32-new-433581/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/these-will-make-a-real-difference-green-light-for-32-new-433581/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:59:18 GMT <![CDATA[‘I want to encourage men to come together in the community,’ says Lerwick Men’s Shed organiser]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/i-want-to-encourage-men-to-come-together-in-the-community-433576/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/i-want-to-encourage-men-to-come-together-in-the-community-433576/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:46:04 GMT <![CDATA[‘I was robbed, everybody was’ - Family of murder victim tell TV documentary about their anger at having missed the signs leading up to her brutal killing]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/i-was-robbed-everybody-was-family-of-murder-victim-tell-433555/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/i-was-robbed-everybody-was-family-of-murder-victim-tell-433555/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:54:49 GMT <![CDATA[‘You just have to step up’ - UK’s Strongest U70kg man tells how he managed to claim the crown and set a new world record in the process on Shetland soil]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/you-just-have-to-step-up-uk-s-strongest-u70kg-man-tells-433544/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/you-just-have-to-step-up-uk-s-strongest-u70kg-man-tells-433544/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:57:29 GMT <![CDATA[Health professional sees benefit from digital physiotherapy service]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/health-professional-sees-benefit-from-digital-physiotherapy-433539/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/health-professional-sees-benefit-from-digital-physiotherapy-433539/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:18:18 GMT <![CDATA[Macdonald pledges to make new hospital top priority from day one if elected]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/macdonald-pledges-to-make-new-hospital-top-priortity-from-da-433519/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/macdonald-pledges-to-make-new-hospital-top-priortity-from-da-433519/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:36:18 GMT <![CDATA[From the Napoleonic Wars to the East India Company - can you help heritage group to record the major role Shetland seafarers have played in maritime history?]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/from-the-napoleonic-wars-to-the-east-india-company-can-you-433515/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/from-the-napoleonic-wars-to-the-east-india-company-can-you-433515/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:54:26 GMT <![CDATA[Police chief hails Lerwick Up-Helly-Aa - as zero reports of disorder were made]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/police-chief-hails-lerwick-up-helly-aa-as-zero-reports-of-433513/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/police-chief-hails-lerwick-up-helly-aa-as-zero-reports-of-433513/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:24:50 GMT <![CDATA[Former Times reporter selects wildlife sanctuary to benefit from awards success]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/former-times-reporter-donates-share-of-prize-money-to-wildli-433487/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/former-times-reporter-donates-share-of-prize-money-to-wildli-433487/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:51:04 GMT <![CDATA[Hundreds of volunteers take part in flagship community clean-up]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/hundreds-of-volunteers-take-part-in-flagship-community-clean-433486/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/hundreds-of-volunteers-take-part-in-flagship-community-clean-433486/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:24:33 GMT <![CDATA[Walk-in GP clinic pilot to launch this week to deliver ‘right care, at the right time, in the right place’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/walk-in-gp-clinic-pilotl-to-launch-this-week-433459/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/walk-in-gp-clinic-pilotl-to-launch-this-week-433459/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:45:28 GMT <![CDATA[Remembrance event hoped to bring ‘solace’ to families of fishermen following ‘very sad losses’ in recent weeks]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/remembrance-event-hoped-to-bring-solace-to-families-of-fis-433456/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/remembrance-event-hoped-to-bring-solace-to-families-of-fis-433456/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:20:30 GMT <![CDATA[Short-term let approved despite concerns of ‘increased disturbance’ for neighbours]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/short-term-let-approved-despite-concerns-of-increased-distu-433442/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/short-term-let-approved-despite-concerns-of-increased-distu-433442/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:39:52 GMT <![CDATA[Bakka’s street traders’ licence renewed]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/bakka-s-street-traders-licence-renewed-433437/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/bakka-s-street-traders-licence-renewed-433437/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:10:41 GMT <![CDATA[Pubs granted extra time to screen Scotland World Cup matches]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/pubs-granted-extra-time-to-screen-scotland-world-cup-matches-433431/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/pubs-granted-extra-time-to-screen-scotland-world-cup-matches-433431/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:44:18 GMT <![CDATA[Historic hostel redevelopment plan ramps up with publication of two new contract notices]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/historic-hostel-redevelopment-plan-ramps-up-with-publication-433416/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/historic-hostel-redevelopment-plan-ramps-up-with-publication-433416/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:26:48 GMT <![CDATA[Police in Shetland will continue to use drug wipe tests on drivers despite cutbacks to the scheme]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/police-in-shetland-will-continue-to-use-drug-wipe-tests-on-d-433415/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/police-in-shetland-will-continue-to-use-drug-wipe-tests-on-d-433415/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:44:18 GMT <![CDATA[NATURE: Great spotted woodpeckers have shock-absorbing mechanism to prevent concussion when they ‘drum’ by rapidly pecking at tree trunks]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/nature-great-spotted-woodpeckers-have-shock-absorbing-mecha-433382/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/nature-great-spotted-woodpeckers-have-shock-absorbing-mecha-433382/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Talented teen crowned young fiddler of the year will get the chance to perform alongside acclaimed international artists]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/talented-teen-crowned-young-fiddler-of-the-year-will-get-the-433401/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/talented-teen-crowned-young-fiddler-of-the-year-will-get-the-433401/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:38:49 GMT <![CDATA[‘Team Jackson’ marathon runners top £90k in fundraising for cancer charity]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/team-jackson-marathon-runners-top-90k-in-fundraising-for-433397/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/team-jackson-marathon-runners-top-90k-in-fundraising-for-433397/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:17:11 GMT <![CDATA[Fledgling party founded on addressing dissatisfaction of rural communities appeals for list votes to hold government to account]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/fledgling-party-founded-on-addressing-dissatisfaction-of-rur-433385/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/fledgling-party-founded-on-addressing-dissatisfaction-of-rur-433385/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[‘It's about defending da best o Shetland’ - Grateful father sticks up for political candidate who helped his poorly daughter as he calls for end to personal attacks]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/its-about-defending-da-best-o-shetland-grateful-father-433384/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/its-about-defending-da-best-o-shetland-grateful-father-433384/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:42:34 GMT <![CDATA[‘No risk to the wider public’ - Police offer assurances after incident with armed officers]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/no-risk-to-the-wider-public-man-taken-to-hospital-for-as-433383/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/no-risk-to-the-wider-public-man-taken-to-hospital-for-as-433383/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:19:20 GMT <![CDATA[Scathing report warns fishing sector’s trust in UK government has fallen ‘as low as the sea floor’ - as Carmichael blasts Defra as a ‘ship without a sail’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/scathing-report-warns-fishing-sector-s-trust-in-uk-governmen-433381/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/scathing-report-warns-fishing-sector-s-trust-in-uk-governmen-433381/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:47:46 GMT <![CDATA[Former manager insists village ‘needs the pool back’ as campaigners and community unite against closure decision]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/former-manager-insists-village-needs-the-pool-back-as-camp-433380/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/former-manager-insists-village-needs-the-pool-back-as-camp-433380/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:11:08 GMT <![CDATA[UPDATED: Armed police attended incident in Sound after concerns raised for welfare of man]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/armed-police-attending-ongoing-incident-in-sound-433378/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/armed-police-attending-ongoing-incident-in-sound-433378/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:10:05 GMT <![CDATA[‘Deeply human account of an unimaginable tragedy’ - Documentary into killing of Claire Leveque in Shetland to feature footage from murder trial]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/deeply-human-account-of-an-unimaginable-tragedy-document-433361/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/deeply-human-account-of-an-unimaginable-tragedy-document-433361/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:04:18 GMT <![CDATA[STRAIGHT TALKING: Is Shaetlan a language or dialect? Or is it too much to expect clear cut definitions for ‘constitutionally uncertain’ concepts?]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/straight-talking-is-shaetlan-a-language-or-dialect-or-is-i-433356/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/straight-talking-is-shaetlan-a-language-or-dialect-or-is-i-433356/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[TIMES PAST: Investigation dropped; ‘Regazza’ win young enterprise; energy hub plans; oil terminal job complaint; marauding hawk; island games sponsors pull out; boys brigade inspection]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/times-past-investigation-dropped-regazza-win-young-enter-433351/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/times-past-investigation-dropped-regazza-win-young-enter-433351/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[STEERING COLUMN: An inebriated bus passenger, the fuel guzzling Jenson Interceptor and the ‘squish-your-eyeballs-in-their-sockets fast’ Mercedes C-Class]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/steering-column-an-inebriated-bus-passenger-the-fuel-guzzl-433355/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/steering-column-an-inebriated-bus-passenger-the-fuel-guzzl-433355/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:30:39 GMT <![CDATA[LETTERS: ‘Voters should be wary of the promises the SNP’s candidate is making about what she could achieve’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letters-voters-should-be-wary-of-the-promises-the-snp-s-ca-433350/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letters-voters-should-be-wary-of-the-promises-the-snp-s-ca-433350/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: Army veteran inspired by SNP candidate’s ‘drive, energy and passion’ to make Shetland a better place for everybody]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-army-veteran-inspired-by-snp-candidat-s-drive-ener-433349/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-army-veteran-inspired-by-snp-candidat-s-drive-ener-433349/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Stolen political sign daubed in crude imagery, foul language and defamatory accusations was paraded around pubs and bars]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/stolen-political-sign-daubed-in-crude-imagery-foul-language-433348/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/stolen-political-sign-daubed-in-crude-imagery-foul-language-433348/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:48:03 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: ‘I could only shake my head in sorrow and disbelief at the buck-passing disunity among those charged with managing Scalloway pool’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-i-could-only-shake-my-head-in-sorrow-and-disbelief-433346/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-i-could-only-shake-my-head-in-sorrow-and-disbelief-433346/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:01:56 GMT <![CDATA[‘Extremely proud’ oil rig worker from Shetland ascends Old Man of Hoy for his first ever rock climb]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/extremely-proud-oil-rig-worker-from-shetland-ascends-old-m-433345/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/extremely-proud-oil-rig-worker-from-shetland-ascends-old-m-433345/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:12:00 GMT <![CDATA[‘A picture is worth a thousand words’ - Police chief says body worn cameras had proven particularly useful when officers attend ‘chaotic scenes’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-police-chief-says-bo-433344/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-police-chief-says-bo-433344/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:28:18 GMT <![CDATA[‘We're expecting the season to be chaos, but good chaos!’ - Shetland businesses gear up for a busy summer]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/were-expecting-the-season-to-be-chaos-but-good-chaos-433289/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/were-expecting-the-season-to-be-chaos-but-good-chaos-433289/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:44:40 GMT <![CDATA[Tributes paid to ‘outstanding servant” to the Shetland Recreational Trust]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-to-outstanding-servant-to-the-shetland-recre-433270/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-to-outstanding-servant-to-the-shetland-recre-433270/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:50:33 GMT <![CDATA[Jason the emu finally shows a paternal instinct to take his egg-sitting duties seriously]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/jason-the-emu-finally-shows-a-paternal-instinct-to-take-his-433266/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/jason-the-emu-finally-shows-a-paternal-instinct-to-take-his-433266/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[POLL: Would you vote for Scottish independence?]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/poll-would-you-vote-for-scottish-independence-433258/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/poll-would-you-vote-for-scottish-independence-433258/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:18:19 GMT <![CDATA[Model maker creates isles scene in diorama project]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/model-maker-creates-isles-scene-in-diorama-model-making-proj-433255/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/model-maker-creates-isles-scene-in-diorama-model-making-proj-433255/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:56:24 GMT <![CDATA[Hockey association backs Lerwick relocation plan - as part of new Brae High School proposals]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/hockey-association-backs-lerwick-relocation-plan-as-part-o-433235/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/hockey-association-backs-lerwick-relocation-plan-as-part-o-433235/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:10:51 GMT <![CDATA[‘Let’s hope for more sunshine’ - Lifesavers take advantage of calm conditions to practise vital skills at sea]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/let-s-hope-for-more-sunshine-lifesavers-take-advantage-o-433211/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/let-s-hope-for-more-sunshine-lifesavers-take-advantage-o-433211/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:46:05 GMT