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THE CO-OP is unable to say when proposed new stores in Scalloway and Sandwick may open, as early estimates fall by the wayside. Both stores were given planning permission in 2021 and property developer Seamount, which is leading the projects, said at the time that they could...

THOUSANDS of tickets for the many live music events during the Tall Ships Races at the end of July will go on sale next Friday (12 May).  With 40 ships now confirmed for the event, taking place from 26-29 July, organisers expect tickets for the packed Thursday, Friday and...

A MOTION is to be put forward at next week’s full Shetland Islands Council meeting calling on the Scottish Government to ban single-use vapes. The motion, from Shetland Central member Davie Sandison, calls for the ban on the basis of “both environmental and health related...

Ballater is just one village in Scotland which will celebrate the King’s coronation this weekend, with Big Lunch events to be held across the…

PROMINENT local scientist Beth Mouat is joining the board of trustees at Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT). The charity, which administers £380 million of community funds, is also looking to add another two new faces in the coming months to replace three trustees stepping down at...

A number of community groups have spoken of the difference it has made to their projects.

Pubs and clubs will be able to stay open until 3am during the Tall Ships Races.

Mareel also had an individual application for a 3am extension during the event approved

Abandoned 100 years ago, the Shetland island of South Havera remains in the hearts of its families descendants.

FIGURES published by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) show that the agency approved £1.39m investment in Shetland in the last financial year across 39 projects. HIE said it has been committed to supporting organisations who are accelerating Shetland’s transition to net...