THE FUEL poverty calculation fails to take into account the “real issue” of energy generation and charging, according a Lerwick community councillor. Speaking at a meeting of the Lerwick Community ...

A FAMILY from the South Mainland have endured a scary start to their Florida holiday after Hurricane Milton smashed through the state. Sean and Hayley Mackenzie arrived in Orlando with their two boys ...

HAVE you ever woken from an intense dream convinced it could have been a blockbuster film or best-selling book? Rachael Boxall has – and the first-time author has literally turned her fever dream into ...

HISTORIC Shetland sail training vessel Swan has tied up for the year, having helped 140 young folk gain first-hand sailing experience. The Swan also took a further 220 others out to sea from April to ...

WORKSHOPS for over 1,400 secondary school pupils will take place over the coming weeks aimed at supporting their mental health and wellbeing. The fifty-minute ‘My Self Care Journey’ workshops will be ...

A COUNCILLOR leading on transport issues in Shetland has questioned whether a proposed not-for-profit airline in the Highlands and Islands will take off due to the costs involved. Moraig Lyall, who ...

FISHERMEN are urging Scotland’s prospective new first minister to work with their industry to help it flourish. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation said it comes as “most key stocks are in excellent ...

A MAN from Burra who sent around around 5,000 messages via social media and text to his estranged partner during a three month period earlier this year has been fined a total at £1,400 at Lerwick ...

THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised for the Shetland MRI scanner appeal thanks to a knitting campaign which has attracted interest from across the world. A Fair Isle hat designed by Shetland knitter ...

MORE than 200 local projects from across the isles have benefitted from grants through the Shetland Community Benefit Fund’s ...