4+ hour, 10+ min ago  (907+ words) SHETLAND Islands Council's financial plan for the next five years includes an annual savings target of "11 million from 2027/28 onwards. This equates to around four per cent of all budgeted expenditure, and stands to be used in the development of the…...

7+ hour, 19+ min ago  (1779+ words) CAMPAIGNERS in the council chamber on Wednesday hoping for the reopening of the Scalloway swimming pool have been left disappointed at a so-called "impasse. Elected members were asked to simply note a report produced by Shetland Islands Council (SIC) chief…...

6+ hour, 39+ min ago  (291+ words) I am writing to express my profound concern regarding the outcome of the council vote on the future of the Brae hockey pitch, alongside the continued questioning of the future development of a new Brae school campus. Councillors back Lerwick…...

9+ hour, 6+ min ago  (293+ words) SHETLAND Rugby welcomed Glasgow Warriors full back Josh Mc Kay to Clickimin for a coaching session with the club's junior teams on Sunday morning. The club said it was "delighted" to have Mc Kay in the isles to give a…...

9+ hour, 41+ min ago  (731+ words) A WALLS man told to expect a jail sentence after a lengthy series of assaults against his former partner, their children and a dog has had his case deferred again. Henry Wishart, also known locally as Harry, had been due…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (278+ words) TWO COCKAPOO dogs were found in "chronic discomfort" and with heavily matted fur after being mistreated by their owners over a six-month period. Peter and Helen Doyle admitted causing the dogs unnecessary suffering at their home address in Robertson Crescent…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (1064+ words) COUNCILLORS have narrowly voted in favour of incorporating a hockey pitch at the Clickimin in Lerwick into the full business case for a new Brae High School. The vote at today's (Wednesday) full council meeting went 10-9 in favour of exploring…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (680+ words) A DRIVER who dangerously overtook a horse and resulted in the rider being thrown to the ground has been banned from the road. David Garrick, from Tingwall, admitted carrying out the manoeuvre at high speed and in the face of…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (831+ words) Described as the "embodiment of the scholar-archivist, Smith was awarded the Degree of Doctor honoris causa during a ceremony at the university on Wednesday morning. It recognises the 74-year-old life's work as Shetland's archivist, as an eminent voice in writing…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (661+ words) NHS SHETLAND is to offer a programme of Men B vaccination against meningitis through the Scottish Government this summer. The Men B vaccine will be offered to: The two-dose vaccination programme will commence on Monday 6 July, and it is essential…...