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£2 bus fare cap pilot launched in Shetland, with expansion planned - deadlinenews.co.uk
£2 bus fare cap pilot launched in Shetland, with expansion planned deadlinenews.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 4:06 pm
Pensioner says dust from housing development has impact on his health - Shetland Times
Pensioner says dust from housing development has impact on his health Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 4:00 pm
Energy Community council keen to see wider visual impact of ammonia plant plans considered - Shetland News
Energy Community council keen to see wider visual impact of ammonia plant plans considered Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 2:30 pm
Lerwick Brewery to sponsor expanded Hounds of Love music festival - Larder Magazine
Lerwick Brewery to sponsor expanded Hounds of Love music festival Larder Magazine
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 2:13 pm
Cruise forced to cut trip short after 'hundreds' suffer sickness onboard - Irish Mirror
Cruise forced to cut trip short after 'hundreds' suffer sickness onboard Irish Mirror
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 12:55 pm
All of Friday’s NorthLink ferry services between Shetland and Aberdeen have been cancelled due to weather - Shetland Times
All of Friday’s NorthLink ferry services between Shetland and Aberdeen have been cancelled due to weather Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 11:34 am
Work to build a new Scottish ferry takes step forward - The Herald
Work to build a new Scottish ferry takes step forward The Herald
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 11:26 am
Shetland bus fares capped at £2 from today as part of trial to make public transport more affordable and attractive - Shetland Times
Shetland bus fares capped at £2 from today as part of trial to make public transport more affordable and attractive Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 6:30 am
Council looks to buy up to three new ferries at a total cost of over £35m - Shetland Times
Council looks to buy up to three new ferries at a total cost of over £35m Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:18 pm
Holocaust Memorial Day remembered at Lerwick Town Hall - Shetland Times
Holocaust Memorial Day remembered at Lerwick Town Hall Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:30 pm
Freight boat cancelled and passenger sailings under review as NorthLink warns of more weather related disruption - Shetland Times
Freight boat cancelled and passenger sailings under review as NorthLink warns of more weather related disruption Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 1:40 pm
Community Holocaust memorial day marked at town hall - Shetland News
Community Holocaust memorial day marked at town hall Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 1:23 pm
MAIB Report: Flooding and foundering of the stern trawler Opportune approximately 36 nautical miles east of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland - dft-newsroom.prgloo.com
MAIB Report: Flooding and foundering of the stern trawler Opportune approximately 36 nautical miles east of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland dft-newsroom.prgloo.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:33 pm
‘Nobody has the right to touch my car’ - Offensive ‘learn to park’ notices provoke severe criticism - Shetland Times
‘Nobody has the right to touch my car’ - Offensive ‘learn to park’ notices provoke severe criticism Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:23 pm
Passengers on cancelled Up-Helly-Aa cruise say 200 people on board suffering from vomiting bug - Shetland Times
Passengers on cancelled Up-Helly-Aa cruise say 200 people on board suffering from vomiting bug Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 8:27 am
Lerwick Up-Helly-Aa Guizer Jarl Lynden Nicolson reveals Highlander themed inspiration for ‘Kurgan’ helmets - Shetland Times
Lerwick Up-Helly-Aa Guizer Jarl Lynden Nicolson reveals Highlander themed inspiration for ‘Kurgan’ helmets Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:49 am
Photos: A Viking Fire Festival in Scotland - The Atlantic
Photos: A Viking Fire Festival in Scotland The Atlantic
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 6:10 pm
'This Tardis of an island has some of the best scenery in Scotland' - TheNational.scot
'This Tardis of an island has some of the best scenery in Scotland' TheNational.scot
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:00 pm
Transport NorthLink warns of further disruptions - Shetland News
Transport NorthLink warns of further disruptions Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:12 am
Video. Up Helly Aa: Hundreds of torchbearers gather on Scottish island for Viking fire festival - Euronews.com
Video. Up Helly Aa: Hundreds of torchbearers gather on Scottish island for Viking fire festival Euronews.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:05 am
In Pictures The day after: some highlights of Tuesday’s Lerwick Up Helly Aa celebrations - Shetland News
In Pictures The day after: some highlights of Tuesday’s Lerwick Up Helly Aa celebrations Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 8:44 am
Scottish vikings march through the streets for Up Helly Aa festivities - Myanmar International TV
Scottish vikings march through the streets for Up Helly Aa festivities Myanmar International TV
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 3:47 am
Community Knut the Great’s galley goes up in flames as guizers get ready for a long night - Shetland News
Community Knut the Great’s galley goes up in flames as guizers get ready for a long night Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:53 pm
In Pictures: Burning galley provides fitting climax to Up Helly Aa revelry - Advertiser and Times
In Pictures: Burning galley provides fitting climax to Up Helly Aa revelry Advertiser and Times
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:09 pm
Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland's skies ablaze - BBC
Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland's skies ablaze BBC
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 9:59 pm
Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland's skies ablaze - BBC
Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland's skies ablaze BBC
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 9:59 pm
Up Helly Aa fire festival lights up Shetland - BBC
Up Helly Aa fire festival lights up Shetland BBC
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 7:26 pm
Up Helly Aa fire festival lights up Shetland - BBC
Up Helly Aa fire festival lights up Shetland BBC
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 7:24 pm
Crowds gather in Shetland for Up Helly Aa fire festival - Sky News
Crowds gather in Shetland for Up Helly Aa fire festival Sky News
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 6:39 pm
Crowds gather in Shetland for the world famous Up Helly Aa fire festival - Daily Record
Crowds gather in Shetland for the world famous Up Helly Aa fire festival Daily Record
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 2:58 pm
Video. Scottish vikings march through the streets for Up Helly Aa festivities - Euronews.com
Video. Scottish vikings march through the streets for Up Helly Aa festivities Euronews.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 2:30 pm
In Pictures Lerwick Up Helly Aa 2026 – morning events - Shetland News
In Pictures Lerwick Up Helly Aa 2026 – morning events Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 2:05 pm
Holocaust memorial day ceremony in Lerwick on Thursday - Shetland Times
Holocaust memorial day ceremony in Lerwick on Thursday Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 2:00 pm
Everything you need to know about Up Helly Aa 2026 - including how to watch it live - The Scotsman
Everything you need to know about Up Helly Aa 2026 - including how to watch it live The Scotsman
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 12:17 pm
Jarl Squad vikings celebrate Up Helly Aa, Europe's largest fire festival celebrating Viking heritage, in Lerwick, Shetland Islands - Reuters Connect
Jarl Squad vikings celebrate Up Helly Aa, Europe's largest fire festival celebrating Viking heritage, in Lerwick, Shetland Islands Reuters Connect
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:01 am
NorthLink cancels Tuesday night’s sailings due to weather - and warns disruption could last another week - Shetland Times
NorthLink cancels Tuesday night’s sailings due to weather - and warns disruption could last another week Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 9:30 am
Community All eyes on Lerwick as Up Helly Aa returns - Shetland News
Community All eyes on Lerwick as Up Helly Aa returns Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:19 am
Proclamation Bill appears in the Market Cross packed full of topical references - Shetland Times
Proclamation Bill appears in the Market Cross packed full of topical references Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 7:50 am
After 18 years, I'll finally lead the Vikings in Up Helly Aa - BBC
After 18 years, I'll finally lead the Vikings in Up Helly Aa BBC
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 11:08 pm
Up Helly Aa: Just what does it take for Lerwick to stage the stunning fire festival? - Press and Journal
Up Helly Aa: Just what does it take for Lerwick to stage the stunning fire festival? Press and Journal
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 6:01 pm
Weather brings more disruption to NorthLink ferry services with ‘high probability’ of cancellation - Shetland Times
Weather brings more disruption to NorthLink ferry services with ‘high probability’ of cancellation Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 10:07 am
Marine Port authority confirms Up Helly Aa cruise visit called off due to weather - Shetland News
Marine Port authority confirms Up Helly Aa cruise visit called off due to weather Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 25 January 2026 🕒 12:56 pm
NorthLink warns of another week of possible weather-related disruption - Shetland Times
NorthLink warns of another week of possible weather-related disruption Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 25 January 2026 🕒 10:26 am
Up-Helly-Aa cruise call cancelled due to weather - Shetland Times
Up-Helly-Aa cruise call cancelled due to weather Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 25 January 2026 🕒 9:50 am
NorthLink Ferries to finally sail after three days of cancellations but with departures delayed by up to 12 hours - Shetland Times
NorthLink Ferries to finally sail after three days of cancellations but with departures delayed by up to 12 hours Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 24 January 2026 🕒 11:10 am
Transport Roadshow encouraging older drivers to stay safe set to visit Lerwick - Shetland News
Transport Roadshow encouraging older drivers to stay safe set to visit Lerwick Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 23 January 2026 🕒 10:30 am
Lerwick driver disqualified and fined after admitting to drugs charges - Shetland Times
Lerwick driver disqualified and fined after admitting to drugs charges Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 19 January 2026 🕒 4:00 pm
Whalsay artist explains ‘heritage’ was inspiration behind runestones - Shetland Times
Whalsay artist explains ‘heritage’ was inspiration behind runestones Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 19 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
WATCH: Rescuers carry out daring winching exercise at sea - Shetland Times
WATCH: Rescuers carry out daring winching exercise at sea Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 18 January 2026 🕒 9:00 am
Community First ever Lerwick town centre business awards launched - Shetland News
Community First ever Lerwick town centre business awards launched Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 12 January 2026 🕒 9:00 am
POLL: Do you think mobile connectivity has improved in town centre? - Shetland Times
POLL: Do you think mobile connectivity has improved in town centre? Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 10 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Vodafone customer produces 4G coverage maps for Lerwick proving blackspot - Shetland Times
Vodafone customer produces 4G coverage maps for Lerwick proving blackspot Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 2 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Police investigating after man injured in alleged incident involving a banger in a restaurant - Shetland Times
Police investigating after man injured in alleged incident involving a banger in a restaurant Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 22 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Police Injured man taken to hospital after Lerwick incident - Shetland News
Police Injured man taken to hospital after Lerwick incident Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 22 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Man appears in court charged with assault to severe injury and danger to life - Shetland Times
Man appears in court charged with assault to severe injury and danger to life Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 17 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Petition calls on council to improve ‘death trap’ housing after young girl nearly loses a finger - Shetland Times
Petition calls on council to improve ‘death trap’ housing after young girl nearly loses a finger Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 16 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
‘Diversity provides strength, not weakness,’ at Lerwick citizenship ceremony - Shetland Times
‘Diversity provides strength, not weakness,’ at Lerwick citizenship ceremony Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 16 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Emergency services Future Sumburgh helicopter type lands in Lerwick - Shetland News
Emergency services Future Sumburgh helicopter type lands in Lerwick Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 13 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Council New Lerwick 3G pitch set to be formally opened this week - Shetland News
Council New Lerwick 3G pitch set to be formally opened this week Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Storm Bram forces postponement of Christmas tractor run - Shetland Times
Storm Bram forces postponement of Christmas tractor run Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 9 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
RNLI Lerwick Lifeboat launches to aid 20-metre fishing trawler taking on water - RNLI
RNLI Lerwick Lifeboat launches to aid 20-metre fishing trawler taking on water RNLI
📢 Published on 📅 6 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
NorthLink warns of more weather-related disruption to tonight’s sailings - Shetland Times
NorthLink warns of more weather-related disruption to tonight’s sailings Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 6 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Lifeboat assisting Peterhead trawler back to Lerwick - Shetland News
Lifeboat assisting Peterhead trawler back to Lerwick Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 6 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Residential parking permits could be issued in town centre, if traffic warden is reinstated - Shetland Times
Residential parking permits could be issued in town centre, if traffic warden is reinstated Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Business Feeling the heat: new Lerwick sauna opens - Shetland News
Business Feeling the heat: new Lerwick sauna opens Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Community Hundreds of Lerwick homes lose power - Shetland News
Community Hundreds of Lerwick homes lose power Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 29 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Power cut affects Lerwick homes and businesses forcing Tesco to turn customers away - Shetland Times
Power cut affects Lerwick homes and businesses forcing Tesco to turn customers away Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 29 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Santa Claus joins Lerwick Christmas Parade - Shetland Times
Santa Claus joins Lerwick Christmas Parade Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 29 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Overcoming capacity constraints from London to Lerwick: What’s the plan? - Utility Week
Overcoming capacity constraints from London to Lerwick: What’s the plan? Utility Week
📢 Published on 📅 26 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
‘The perfect Sunday escape’ - Stunning new sauna set to bring the ‘power of deep heat’ to Lerwick - Shetland Times
‘The perfect Sunday escape’ - Stunning new sauna set to bring the ‘power of deep heat’ to Lerwick Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 23 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Connectivity Crucial connectivity meeting to be held in Lerwick - Shetland News
Connectivity Crucial connectivity meeting to be held in Lerwick Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 20 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Lerwick Christmas tree, Danish planes and more … - Shetland News
Lerwick Christmas tree, Danish planes and more … Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 18 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
‘So much festive fun’ - Christmas celebrations to feature Santa parade, grotto and snowmen trail - Shetland Times
‘So much festive fun’ - Christmas celebrations to feature Santa parade, grotto and snowmen trail Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 16 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
‘Like living in a quarry’ - Households fear ever-growing rock pile could be dangerous - Shetland Times
‘Like living in a quarry’ - Households fear ever-growing rock pile could be dangerous Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Remembrance Sunday marked at Lerwick War Memorial - Shetland Times
Remembrance Sunday marked at Lerwick War Memorial Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 9 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Town Hall Roll of Honour projections delayed - Shetland Times
Town Hall Roll of Honour projections delayed Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 8 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Community Cruise ship set for Lerwick Up Helly Aa visit - Shetland News
Community Cruise ship set for Lerwick Up Helly Aa visit Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 7 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Community Lerwick lifeboat returns to isles after major refit - Shetland News
Community Lerwick lifeboat returns to isles after major refit Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Mark Steel's in Town - Series 14 - 5. Lerwick (Shetland part 1) - BBC Sounds - BBC
Mark Steel's in Town - Series 14 - 5. Lerwick (Shetland part 1) - BBC Sounds BBC
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
RNLI Lerwick Lifeboat returns home from the South Coast after major refit - RNLI
RNLI Lerwick Lifeboat returns home from the South Coast after major refit RNLI
📢 Published on 📅 3 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Kingfisher found in Lerwick - Shetland Times
Kingfisher found in Lerwick Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 23 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
RNLI Lerwick volunteers recognised for outstanding contributions - RNLI
RNLI Lerwick volunteers recognised for outstanding contributions RNLI
📢 Published on 📅 21 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Council lodges £400k demolition plan to tear down two blocks of flats in conservation area - Shetland Times
Council lodges £400k demolition plan to tear down two blocks of flats in conservation area Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 21 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Council Glowing inspection report for Lerwick care home - Shetland News
Council Glowing inspection report for Lerwick care home Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 13 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Court Sheriff to leave Lerwick role in December - Shetland News
Court Sheriff to leave Lerwick role in December Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 22 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Fire crews called to smoking bus brakes in Lerwick - Shetland Times
Fire crews called to smoking bus brakes in Lerwick Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 19 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Lerwick Port dredging project enters next phase - Dredging Today
Lerwick Port dredging project enters next phase Dredging Today
📢 Published on 📅 16 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Transport Councillor believes parking in Lerwick has become a ‘free for all’ - Shetland News
Transport Councillor believes parking in Lerwick has become a ‘free for all’ Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 12 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Council Company opens Lerwick base ahead of energy efficiency and insulation works - Shetland News
Council Company opens Lerwick base ahead of energy efficiency and insulation works Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 12 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
POLL: Do you welcome the council's plans to instal more speed bumps in Lerwick? - Shetland Times
POLL: Do you welcome the council's plans to instal more speed bumps in Lerwick? Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 11 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Enthusiast pays visit to historic Lerwick Town Hall bells - Shetland Times
Enthusiast pays visit to historic Lerwick Town Hall bells Shetland Times
📢 Published on 📅 9 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Business Accountancy firm acquires RSM’s Lerwick office - Shetland News
Business Accountancy firm acquires RSM’s Lerwick office Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 9 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Scholes acquires RSM in Lerwick - insider.co.uk
Scholes acquires RSM in Lerwick insider.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 8 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Business Lerwick Hotel could get major facelift - Shetland News
Business Lerwick Hotel could get major facelift Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 4 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
In Pictures Taking in the delicacies of Lerwick - Shetland News
In Pictures Taking in the delicacies of Lerwick Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 28 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Scotland’s First Minister Visits Lerwick Harbour Amid Expansion Works - The Fishing Daily
Scotland’s First Minister Visits Lerwick Harbour Amid Expansion Works The Fishing Daily
📢 Published on 📅 20 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Second Phase Of Lerwick Harbour Dredging Underway With Magnor - The Fishing Daily
Second Phase Of Lerwick Harbour Dredging Underway With Magnor The Fishing Daily
📢 Published on 📅 15 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Lerwick Lifeboat launches four times in 48 hours - RNLI
Lerwick Lifeboat launches four times in 48 hours RNLI
📢 Published on 📅 15 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Second phase of Lerwick Harbour dredging project to commence - Seatrade Cruise News
Second phase of Lerwick Harbour dredging project to commence Seatrade Cruise News
📢 Published on 📅 14 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Lerwick Sheriff Court in the centre of filming activities - Shetland News
Lerwick Sheriff Court in the centre of filming activities Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 29 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Shetland filming returns to Lerwick - Shetland News
Shetland filming returns to Lerwick Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 28 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
In Pictures Midsummer Carnival returns to Lerwick - Shetland News
In Pictures Midsummer Carnival returns to Lerwick Shetland News
📢 Published on 📅 22 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Lerwick Lifeboat tows in yacht with engine failure - RNLI
Lerwick Lifeboat tows in yacht with engine failure RNLI
📢 Published on 📅 20 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Lerwick Lifeboat tows in yacht after fire on board - RNLI
Lerwick Lifeboat tows in yacht after fire on board RNLI
📢 Published on 📅 17 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Fred. Olsen day three review: Lerwick, Shetland Islands - Border Telegraph
Fred. Olsen day three review: Lerwick, Shetland Islands Border Telegraph
📢 Published on 📅 10 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
