<![CDATA[Shetland News Feed]]> http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/ en-gb Mon, 18 May 2026 18:26:36 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[Table tennis royalty give exhibition and advice to isles stars amid fun weekend of action]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/table-tennis-royalty-give-exhibition-and-advice-to-isles-sta-435241/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/table-tennis-royalty-give-exhibition-and-advice-to-isles-sta-435241/ Mon, 18 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Coatguard pick up patient in Lerwick for transfer]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/coatguard-pick-up-patient-in-lerwick-for-transfer-435325/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/coatguard-pick-up-patient-in-lerwick-for-transfer-435325/ Mon, 18 May 2026 17:32:55 GMT <![CDATA[‘It’s a no win situation’ - Cost of living crisis leads to ‘significant’ increase in foodbank usage]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/it-s-a-no-win-situation-cost-of-living-crisis-leads-to-435295/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/it-s-a-no-win-situation-cost-of-living-crisis-leads-to-435295/ Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[‘One of my biggest adventures yet’ - Diver to take part in 3,000km rowing expedition to highlight importance of protecting our oceans]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/one-of-my-biggest-adventures-yet-diver-to-take-part-in-3-435302/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/one-of-my-biggest-adventures-yet-diver-to-take-part-in-3-435302/ Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Norway celebrated in emotional event in Scalloway]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/norway-celebrated-in-emotional-event-in-scalloway-435292/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/norway-celebrated-in-emotional-event-in-scalloway-435292/ Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Teen living with a brain tumour will be a Relay for Life survivor - and wants to see a big turnout on the day]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/teen-living-with-a-brain-tumour-will-be-a-relay-for-life-sur-435284/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/teen-living-with-a-brain-tumour-will-be-a-relay-for-life-sur-435284/ Mon, 18 May 2026 13:03:27 GMT <![CDATA[Lifeline ferry providers fully compliant with electric vehicle guidance]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/lifeline-ferry-providors-fully-compliant-with-electric-vehic-435256/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/lifeline-ferry-providors-fully-compliant-with-electric-vehic-435256/ Mon, 18 May 2026 11:17:10 GMT <![CDATA[More than 70 per cent of people surveyed support moratorium on offshore windfarms to protect fishing interests]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/more-than-70-per-cent-of-people-surveyed-support-moratorium-435247/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/more-than-70-per-cent-of-people-surveyed-support-moratorium-435247/ Mon, 18 May 2026 09:50:49 GMT <![CDATA[Mum praises help on offer from library service during special Bookbug events]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/mum-praises-help-on-offer-from-library-service-during-specia-435242/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/mum-praises-help-on-offer-from-library-service-during-specia-435242/ Mon, 18 May 2026 09:22:26 GMT <![CDATA[Impact survey shows closure of swimming pool leads to ‘significant negative loss’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/impact-survey-shows-closure-of-swimming-pool-leads-to-signi-435236/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/impact-survey-shows-closure-of-swimming-pool-leads-to-signi-435236/ Mon, 18 May 2026 08:03:39 GMT <![CDATA[‘There is kindness and generosity in the DNA of these islands’ - Timmy Mallett expresses yet more gratitude after another ‘bike hero’ came to his aid]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/there-is-kindness-and-generosity-in-the-dna-of-these-island-435233/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/there-is-kindness-and-generosity-in-the-dna-of-these-island-435233/ Mon, 18 May 2026 06:32:57 GMT <![CDATA[‘No child is born bad’ - Prison monitor calls for ‘honest inquiry’ into concerning rise in youth violence]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/no-child-is-born-bad-prison-monitor-calls-for-honest-in-435232/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/no-child-is-born-bad-prison-monitor-calls-for-honest-in-435232/ Mon, 18 May 2026 05:54:22 GMT <![CDATA[NATURE: Elegant male pintails are easily identifiable in their breeding plumage by their long central tail feathers]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/nature-elegant-male-pintails-are-easily-identifiable-in-the-435215/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/nature-elegant-male-pintails-are-easily-identifiable-in-the-435215/ Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Birthday boy Tommy appeals to followers to help his human family with an urgent fundraiser]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/birthday-boy-tommy-appeals-to-followers-to-help-his-human-fa-435218/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/birthday-boy-tommy-appeals-to-followers-to-help-his-human-fa-435218/ Sun, 17 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Holm win inter-parish cup with narrow win over Burra]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/holm-win-inter-parish-cup-with-narrow-win-over-burra-435216/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/holm-win-inter-parish-cup-with-narrow-win-over-burra-435216/ Sun, 17 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: Why is Swinney ruling out talks with Reform and ignoring Scottish voters who voted for a legal, democratic party?]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-why-is-swinney-ruling-out-talks-with-reform-and-igno-435217/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-why-is-swinney-ruling-out-talks-with-reform-and-igno-435217/ Sun, 17 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Cancer charity launch new five-year strategy and website]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/cancer-charity-launch-new-five-year-strategy-and-website-435130/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/cancer-charity-launch-new-five-year-strategy-and-website-435130/ Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: Marvellous to hear of Junior Up-Helly-Aa going from strength to strength - but what about the school woodwork teacher who founded it all those years ago?]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-marvellous-to-hear-of-junior-up-helly-aa-going-from-435203/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-marvellous-to-hear-of-junior-up-helly-aa-going-from-435203/ Sun, 17 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: Now that the dust has settled on the election, let’s get going with autonomy for Shetland again]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-now-that-the-dust-has-settled-on-the-election-let-s-435202/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-now-that-the-dust-has-settled-on-the-election-let-s-435202/ Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Letter from Holyrood: ‘Dö weel and persevere’ is the school motto which I take with me to the Scottish parliament this week]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-from-holyrood-d-weel-and-persevere-is-the-school-435201/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-from-holyrood-d-weel-and-persevere-is-the-school-435201/ Sun, 17 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[‘What has Shetland become?’ Theft from communuity gardens to be reported to police]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/what-has-shetland-become-theft-from-communuity-gardens-to-435200/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/what-has-shetland-become-theft-from-communuity-gardens-to-435200/ Sun, 17 May 2026 07:31:18 GMT <![CDATA[Traffic restrictions introduced for Shetland TV filming - as crew appeal for van owner to move vehicle]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/traffic-restrictions-introduced-for-shetland-tv-filming-as-435199/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/traffic-restrictions-introduced-for-shetland-tv-filming-as-435199/ Sun, 17 May 2026 07:05:11 GMT <![CDATA[‘I'm so touched’ - Timmy Mallett expresses his gratitude after an engineer came to the rescue when his bike broke while cycling through Shetland.]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/im-so-touched-timmy-mallett-expresses-gratitude-after-en-435198/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/im-so-touched-timmy-mallett-expresses-gratitude-after-en-435198/ Sun, 17 May 2026 06:42:56 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: ‘If Copernicus was alive today, he would have no regrets about making his views known, neither would Galileo and neither do I’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-if-copernicus-was-alive-today-he-would-have-no-reg-435187/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-if-copernicus-was-alive-today-he-would-have-no-reg-435187/ Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Kenneth Pattengale credits Aly Bain for his interest in the isles ahead of Mareel set]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/internationally-acclaimed-singer-songwriter-kenneth-pattenga-435186/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/internationally-acclaimed-singer-songwriter-kenneth-pattenga-435186/ Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: Why is council ignoring government recommendations to push ahead with speed bumps?]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-why-is-council-ignoring-government-recommendations-t-435185/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-why-is-council-ignoring-government-recommendations-t-435185/ Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[STEERING COLUMN: What if all the election money spent on YouTube ads, lamppost signs and pamphlets in the post went on something tangible and lasting - like a Suzuki eVitara and its 10-year warranty?]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/steering-column-what-if-all-the-election-money-spent-on-you-435183/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/steering-column-what-if-all-the-election-money-spent-on-you-435183/ Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[‘Science’ page falsely claims Shetland is entirely powered by wave energy and previously relied on a single subsea cable for its electricity]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/science-page-falsely-claims-shetland-is-entirely-powered-b-435181/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/science-page-falsely-claims-shetland-is-entirely-powered-b-435181/ Sat, 16 May 2026 12:26:18 GMT <![CDATA[TIMES PAST: The Great Strike; new lighthouse; dairy farmer backs leaving EU; ‘stonking’ election results for Lib Dems; Wastside S(miles) Rotary Club dinner dance]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/times-past-the-great-strike-new-lighthouse-dairy-farmer-b-435173/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/times-past-the-great-strike-new-lighthouse-dairy-farmer-b-435173/ Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[STRAIGHT TALKING: Shetland has jumped onto a train that is going nowhere fast - and my expectation is that this SNP administration will ultimately prove to be the last]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/straight-talking-shetland-has-jumped-onto-a-train-that-is-g-435171/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/straight-talking-shetland-has-jumped-onto-a-train-that-is-g-435171/ Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[POLL: Would you support tougher sanctions against young offenders ?]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/poll-would-you-support-tougher-sanctions-against-young-offe-435170/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/poll-would-you-support-tougher-sanctions-against-young-offe-435170/ Sat, 16 May 2026 07:41:33 GMT <![CDATA[Greens say lie-flat pods will be ‘big hit’ with passengers - and now call for women-only sleeping lounges to address safety concerns posed by ‘intoxicated’ men]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/greens-say-lie-flat-pods-will-be-big-hit-with-passengers-435169/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/greens-say-lie-flat-pods-will-be-big-hit-with-passengers-435169/ Sat, 16 May 2026 07:09:20 GMT <![CDATA[Toxic algae reported to council and NHS amid warnings of potential health impacts on animals and people]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/toxic-algae-reported-to-council-and-nhs-amid-warnings-of-pot-435168/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/toxic-algae-reported-to-council-and-nhs-amid-warnings-of-pot-435168/ Sat, 16 May 2026 07:39:49 GMT <![CDATA[MSP makes Shetland seen as well as heard in Holyrood during swearing in ceremony]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/msp-makes-shetland-seen-as-well-as-heard-in-holyrood-during-435129/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/msp-makes-shetland-seen-as-well-as-heard-in-holyrood-during-435129/ Sat, 16 May 2026 04:30:00 GMT <![CDATA[Shoe shop director thanks customers and staff ahead of closure of Lerwick branch]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/shoe-shop-director-thanks-customers-and-staff-ahead-of-closu-435126/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/shoe-shop-director-thanks-customers-and-staff-ahead-of-closu-435126/ Fri, 15 May 2026 16:45:00 GMT <![CDATA[SIC roads team consulting on speed limit extensions in Brae and Voe]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sic-roads-team-consulting-on-speed-limit-extensions-in-brae-435118/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sic-roads-team-consulting-on-speed-limit-extensions-in-brae-435118/ Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Transport set to be raised by Shetland’s new MSP in her first contribution to Scottish parliament]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/transport-set-to-be-raised-by-shetland-s-new-msp-in-her-firs-435121/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/transport-set-to-be-raised-by-shetland-s-new-msp-in-her-firs-435121/ Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Isles-specific ‘pathway’ for stroke patients developed]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/isles-specific-pathway-for-stroke-patients-developed-435120/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/isles-specific-pathway-for-stroke-patients-developed-435120/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:08:48 GMT <![CDATA[New ferry sleeping pods sell out for first night of operation]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/new-ferry-sleeping-pods-sell-out-for-first-night-of-operatio-435102/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/new-ferry-sleeping-pods-sell-out-for-first-night-of-operatio-435102/ Fri, 15 May 2026 12:10:28 GMT <![CDATA[Fire chiefs rule out cuts to Shetland’s on-call staff in “positive” quarterly report]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/fire-chiefs-rule-out-cuts-to-shetland-s-on-call-staff-in-po-435081/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/fire-chiefs-rule-out-cuts-to-shetland-s-on-call-staff-in-po-435081/ Mon, 18 May 2026 09:25:56 GMT <![CDATA[Thirty-six-year-old granted bail after he makes no plea to assault to inury and threats]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/thirty-six-year-old-granted-bail-after-he-makes-no-plea-to-a-435022/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/thirty-six-year-old-granted-bail-after-he-makes-no-plea-to-a-435022/ Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Volunteer police honoured after giving up 738 hours of service in last year]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/volunteer-police-honoured-after-giving-up-738-hours-of-servi-435075/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/volunteer-police-honoured-after-giving-up-738-hours-of-servi-435075/ Fri, 15 May 2026 09:27:50 GMT <![CDATA[Thirty abnormal load convoys to travel along A970 near Lerwick during windfarm construction]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/thirty-abnormal-load-convoys-to-travel-along-a970-near-lerwi-435060/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/thirty-abnormal-load-convoys-to-travel-along-a970-near-lerwi-435060/ Fri, 15 May 2026 06:45:18 GMT <![CDATA[Ferry operator to unveil new lie-flat pods on North Isles vessels]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/ferry-operator-to-unveil-new-lie-flat-pods-on-north-isles-ve-435058/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/ferry-operator-to-unveil-new-lie-flat-pods-on-north-isles-ve-435058/ Fri, 15 May 2026 05:09:50 GMT <![CDATA[Man accused of domestic abuse is granted bail]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/man-accused-of-domestic-abuse-is-granted-bail-435017/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/man-accused-of-domestic-abuse-is-granted-bail-435017/ Fri, 15 May 2026 04:30:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rugby side seeks new head coach]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/rugby-side-seeks-new-head-coach-435037/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/rugby-side-seeks-new-head-coach-435037/ Thu, 14 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Robesten in talks to extend his contract at Weston-super-Mare AFC]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/robesten-in-talks-to-extend-his-contract-at-weston-super-mar-435027/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/sport/robesten-in-talks-to-extend-his-contract-at-weston-super-mar-435027/ Fri, 15 May 2026 11:10:48 GMT <![CDATA[Are you a pooperhero? Primary pupils produce bold posters encouraging dog owners to pick up after their pet]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/are-you-a-pooperhero-primary-pupils-produce-bold-posters-en-435028/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/are-you-a-pooperhero-primary-pupils-produce-bold-posters-en-435028/ Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Drug driver from Airdrie will appear for sentencing after he admits speeding]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/drug-driver-from-airdrie-will-appear-for-sentencing-after-he-435011/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/drug-driver-from-airdrie-will-appear-for-sentencing-after-he-435011/ Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Drug driver banned after admitting three charges against him]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/drug-driver-banned-after-admitting-three-charges-against-him-434991/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/drug-driver-banned-after-admitting-three-charges-against-him-434991/ Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT