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Terminal operator "disappointed" after being fined "16. 5m for failing to decomission 33 North Sea oil wells
24+ min ago (560+ words) The operator of Sullom Voe Terminal has been fined "16. 5m for failing to decommission 33 inactive wells - including several in the seas around Shetland. The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), which issued the fine, accused En Quest of demonstrating a "clear pattern…...
Superfast Norwegian stealth corvette with top speed of 60 knots - or 110 km/h - arrives in Lerwick
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (175+ words) A superfast Norwegian navy vessel has returned to the isles. The hovercraft-style stealth corvette HNo MS Gnist was one of the fastest combat vessels in the world when she first launched - and she made a rapid rossing from Bergen yesterday…...
Staffing crisis forces closures of half of all youth clubs amid concerns over rise in anti-social behaviour
10+ hour, 29+ min ago (545+ words) A staffing crisis has forced the closure of more than half of youth clubs, a meeting heard. SIC youth worker Martin Summers told Lerwick Community Council only 11 of the 23 clubs and hubs throughout Shetland were still running - due to a…...
Candidate voices her support for salmon industry following hatchery visit
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (294+ words) Operators of Shetland's salmon farms have "a real focus on doing things properly, according to Shetland's Liberal Democrat candidate in the Scottish elections. Emma Macdonald was speaking after visiting the Girlsta Hatchery and Swarta Marine Farm to discuss the sector's…...
The Viking Genes study could have saved my life" - Lerwick woman to strut her stuff at cancer charity catwalk
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (691+ words) A Lerwick woman who believes a pioneering genetic study may have saved her life will strut her stuff on the catwalk to help fight cancer. Christine Glaser, 68, has been selected to take part in Courage on the Catwalk, an annual…...
Reports of dogs "running riot" around livestock as police warn of "40k fines and even imprisonment
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (294+ words) Dog owners have been reminded to keep their pets on a lead after reports of two animals "running riot" in a field in the South Mainland. A post on the Shetland Birds and Wildlife Facebook page highlighted concerns about the…...
Top tips to make award entries shine in HITA milestone year
3+ day, 21+ min ago (627+ words) Have you submitted your entries for the Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards (HITA) 2026? Entries are open until Monday, April 27 for the prestigious annual event which celebrates the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals in the tourism and hospitality industry across…...
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"
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (289+ words) A team effort between decorators, builders and suppliers in Shetland has been recognised at a prestigious trade awards event. Anderson & Cluness Ltd was presented with the award for "new build project of the year 2025" at the Scottish Painting Federation awards…...
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5+ day, 5+ hour ago (15+ words) LETTER: If Veri Energy fails in a decade, who cleans up Sullom Voe? Shetland Times...
Museum book launch for new book exploring emigration from Shetland since 1760s
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (353+ words) A history professor launched a new book highlighting stories of emigration from Orkney and Shetland since the 18th century at an event in the museum Marjory Harper's Northern Isles No More? seeks to explore an overlooked aspect of the global Scottish…...