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THE weather could not dampen the spirits in Scalloway on Friday night as the crowds gathered for the first fire festival procession in three...

Scalloway Fire Festival guizer jarl John Magnus Gray was due to lead the event in 2021 before Covid postponements

Fire festivals have returns to Shetland in Scalloway following a three-year break forced by the Covid pandemic.

AS CASES of flu, Covid and other respiratory infections rise in Shetland people are being asked to avoid unnecessary contact with the most vulnerable members of the community if they feel unwell. The message is being put out by NHS Shetland on the eve of the isles’ fire...

THE FORMER head of operations at Shetland Amenity Trust, Adam Johnson, has been appointed as the chief operating officer at Glasgow based Inksters Solicitors. The award winning law firm, founded by Scalloway man Brian Inkster, operates across Scotland using a ‘hub and spoke...

MANY of us will have started the new year with good intentions, so how about making one of those a pledge to support those small businesses which…

SHETLAND Islands Council ferry woes continue this morning (Friday) with services on Bluemull Sound down to a single vessel operation. The Fivla was removed on Thursday afternoon to help out on the Whalsay service where the Linga had to be taken out of service the day before....

THE CREW of the Aith lifeboat has been awarded special recognition for its efforts during a rescue operation in autumn of 2021 that lasted over 20 hours at sea. The lifeboat was called out early on Friday morning - 22 October 2021 – to assist the 26-metre Banff registered...

Lifesavers have been commended for their efforts during a 20 hour rescue operation at sea. 

PARENTS are beginning to be informed about school closures in Shetland next week when more strike action takes place. Among those confirmed so far to close next week is the Anderson High School, and the Bell’s Brae and Scalloway primary departments. A spokesperson for Shetland...