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A service of rededication was held in Bressay on Sunday for the island’s two war memorials following their recent refurbishment.
The service was followed by a talk delivered by local historian Jon Sandison who told the stories of just some of the 36 names contained on the two memorials.
The service was followed by a talk delivered by local historian Jon Sandison who told the stories of just some of the 36 names contained on the two memorials.
Poignant remembrance service in Bressay hears of some of the devastating losses during WW 1 and 2
A SERVICE of rededication was held in Bressay on Sunday afternoon for the island’s two war memorials following their recent refurbishment, writes Davie...
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November 9, 2025 at 10:09 PM
A service of rededication was held in Bressay on Sunday for the island’s two war memorials following their recent refurbishment.
The service was followed by a talk delivered by local historian Jon Sandison who told the stories of just some of the 36 names contained on the two memorials.
The service was followed by a talk delivered by local historian Jon Sandison who told the stories of just some of the 36 names contained on the two memorials.
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A short video of the nursery pod of Bottlenose Dolphins in Vidlin Voe, Shetland yesterday. Check out some of those tiny calves! Only the fourth confirmed record of this species in Shetland waters.
#MarineLife #MarineMammals #CetaceansUK #UKWildlife
#MarineLife #MarineMammals #CetaceansUK #UKWildlife
November 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A short video of the nursery pod of Bottlenose Dolphins in Vidlin Voe, Shetland yesterday. Check out some of those tiny calves! Only the fourth confirmed record of this species in Shetland waters.
#MarineLife #MarineMammals #CetaceansUK #UKWildlife
#MarineLife #MarineMammals #CetaceansUK #UKWildlife
Saturday's rare wildlife spectacle when more than 120 bottlenose dolphins spent several hours in Vidlin Voe was by far the biggest pod ever recorded in local waters.
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Bottlenose dolphin delight in Vidlin Voe
SATURDAY’S rare wildlife spectacle when more than 120 bottlenose dolphins spent several hours in Vidlin Voe was by far the biggest pod ever recorded in local...
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November 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Saturday's rare wildlife spectacle when more than 120 bottlenose dolphins spent several hours in Vidlin Voe was by far the biggest pod ever recorded in local waters.
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Wreaths were laid at the Lerwick war memorial this morning at 11am to remember those who died in conflict.
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Shetland marks Remembrance Sunday
WREATHS were laid at the Lerwick war memorial this morning at 11am to remember those who died in conflict. The ceremony outside the Lerwick Town Hall was one...
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November 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Wreaths were laid at the Lerwick war memorial this morning at 11am to remember those who died in conflict.
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Mother and calf Bottlenose Dolphins in Vidlin Voe, Shetland today. Part of an incredible nursery pod of 120+ individuals.
Only the fourth-ever documented record for Shetland inshore waters following sightings in Dec 2002, Aug 2024 & Sep 2025.
#MarineLife #MarineMammals #CetaceansUK #UKWildlife
Only the fourth-ever documented record for Shetland inshore waters following sightings in Dec 2002, Aug 2024 & Sep 2025.
#MarineLife #MarineMammals #CetaceansUK #UKWildlife
November 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Mother and calf Bottlenose Dolphins in Vidlin Voe, Shetland today. Part of an incredible nursery pod of 120+ individuals.
Only the fourth-ever documented record for Shetland inshore waters following sightings in Dec 2002, Aug 2024 & Sep 2025.
#MarineLife #MarineMammals #CetaceansUK #UKWildlife
Only the fourth-ever documented record for Shetland inshore waters following sightings in Dec 2002, Aug 2024 & Sep 2025.
#MarineLife #MarineMammals #CetaceansUK #UKWildlife
Political satire:
It was with no small satisfaction that I received (...) the first proof copy of the pamphlet which Sir Allastir Carbuncle M.P., P.C. is paying to have distributed throughout the archipelago in the Whig interest, in good time for the forthcoming parliamentary election.
It was with no small satisfaction that I received (...) the first proof copy of the pamphlet which Sir Allastir Carbuncle M.P., P.C. is paying to have distributed throughout the archipelago in the Whig interest, in good time for the forthcoming parliamentary election.
Ken Speckle Papers: banging the drum for more anatomy¹
Being further extracts from a cache of the Rev. Kenneth Speckle’s papers², found earlier this year in ‘Da Pechts Hoose’ at Wadbister, Bressay. My...
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November 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Political satire:
It was with no small satisfaction that I received (...) the first proof copy of the pamphlet which Sir Allastir Carbuncle M.P., P.C. is paying to have distributed throughout the archipelago in the Whig interest, in good time for the forthcoming parliamentary election.
It was with no small satisfaction that I received (...) the first proof copy of the pamphlet which Sir Allastir Carbuncle M.P., P.C. is paying to have distributed throughout the archipelago in the Whig interest, in good time for the forthcoming parliamentary election.
A cruise ship is set to visit Shetland on Lerwick Up Helly Aa day next year to allow tourists the chance to soak in the festival.
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Cruise ship set for Lerwick Up Helly Aa visit
A CRUISE ship is set to visit Shetland on Lerwick Up Helly Aa day next year to allow tourists the chance to soak in the festival. The Fred Olsen cruise ship...
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November 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
A cruise ship is set to visit Shetland on Lerwick Up Helly Aa day next year to allow tourists the chance to soak in the festival.
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Shetland's MSP @beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social has written to the boss of Channel 4 to criticise the misrepresentation of Fair Isle knitting in its new show Game of Wool.
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Wishart expresses ‘extreme disappointment’ over Game of Wool to Channel 4 chief
SHETLAND’S MSP has written to the boss of Channel 4 to criticise the misrepresentation of Fair Isle knitting in its new show Game of Wool. Beatrice Wishart...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Shetland's MSP @beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social has written to the boss of Channel 4 to criticise the misrepresentation of Fair Isle knitting in its new show Game of Wool.
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Royal Mail has said long-term staffing vacancies are making postal deliveries in Shetland “challenging”.
@shetnews.co.uk has been contacted by two individuals who have said they have been waiting days for parcels to be delivered, with these marked as being in “Glasgow” for four days.
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@shetnews.co.uk has been contacted by two individuals who have said they have been waiting days for parcels to be delivered, with these marked as being in “Glasgow” for four days.
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Postal delays due to ‘challenging’ long-term vacancies, Royal Mail says
ROYAL Mail has said long-term staffing vacancies are making postal deliveries in Shetland “challenging”. Shetland News has been contacted by two...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Royal Mail has said long-term staffing vacancies are making postal deliveries in Shetland “challenging”.
@shetnews.co.uk has been contacted by two individuals who have said they have been waiting days for parcels to be delivered, with these marked as being in “Glasgow” for four days.
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@shetnews.co.uk has been contacted by two individuals who have said they have been waiting days for parcels to be delivered, with these marked as being in “Glasgow” for four days.
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Review:
After watching the first part of Shetland 10, our reviewer Tom Morton is not quite convinced by the storyline offered in this latest instalment of the popular crime drama
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After watching the first part of Shetland 10, our reviewer Tom Morton is not quite convinced by the storyline offered in this latest instalment of the popular crime drama
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Everyone harbouring a dark secret
After watching the first part of Shetland 10, our reviewer Tom Morton is not quite convinced by the storyline offered in this latest instalment of the popular...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Review:
After watching the first part of Shetland 10, our reviewer Tom Morton is not quite convinced by the storyline offered in this latest instalment of the popular crime drama
shet.news/3eqcy
After watching the first part of Shetland 10, our reviewer Tom Morton is not quite convinced by the storyline offered in this latest instalment of the popular crime drama
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The reason why our local Blackbirds were going absolutely nuts at dusk today: this magnificent migrant Long-eared Owl perched on a bale handler behind the barns here at Hillwell, Shetland.
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #Birds #UKWildlife
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #Birds #UKWildlife
November 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The reason why our local Blackbirds were going absolutely nuts at dusk today: this magnificent migrant Long-eared Owl perched on a bale handler behind the barns here at Hillwell, Shetland.
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #Birds #UKWildlife
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #Birds #UKWildlife
Police have confirmed that a man has died after a road incident in Brae on Tuesday evening which is being treated as medical related.
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Man dies in medical related Brae road incident
POLICE have confirmed that a man has died after a road incident in Brae on Tuesday evening which is being treated as medical related. Emergency services...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Police have confirmed that a man has died after a road incident in Brae on Tuesday evening which is being treated as medical related.
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Hjaltland Housing Association has re-tendered for its long-awaited Staney Hill housing development – at a much higher cost per property than before.
The social housing organisation is now offering a £9 million contract to construct the first 32 properties at North Loch Drive.
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The social housing organisation is now offering a £9 million contract to construct the first 32 properties at North Loch Drive.
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Costs soar for Staney Hill housing as Hjaltland re-tenders project
Housing association offering £9m contract for just 32 houses
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November 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Hjaltland Housing Association has re-tendered for its long-awaited Staney Hill housing development – at a much higher cost per property than before.
The social housing organisation is now offering a £9 million contract to construct the first 32 properties at North Loch Drive.
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The social housing organisation is now offering a £9 million contract to construct the first 32 properties at North Loch Drive.
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THE “INDUSTRIALISATION” of Shetland from energy developments was a hot topic at Lerwick Community Council on Monday.
The discussion came as members spoke about an upcoming meeting with energy developer Statkraft about its proposed ammonia plant near Dales Voe.
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The discussion came as members spoke about an upcoming meeting with energy developer Statkraft about its proposed ammonia plant near Dales Voe.
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‘Industrialisation’ concern from community council ahead of ammonia plant meetings
Statkraft said in resposne that the Tagdale plant could create around 20 new jobs and also support the district heating network
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November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
THE “INDUSTRIALISATION” of Shetland from energy developments was a hot topic at Lerwick Community Council on Monday.
The discussion came as members spoke about an upcoming meeting with energy developer Statkraft about its proposed ammonia plant near Dales Voe.
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The discussion came as members spoke about an upcoming meeting with energy developer Statkraft about its proposed ammonia plant near Dales Voe.
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STRONG siblings Dhanni and Shauna Moar both recorded world records at an event in Paisley over the weekend, in a stunning double success.
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Top of the world – Shauna and Dhanni Moar smash records in remarkable weekend
STRONG siblings Dhanni and Shauna Moar both recorded world records at an event in Paisley over the weekend, in a stunning double success. Dhanni came away with...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
STRONG siblings Dhanni and Shauna Moar both recorded world records at an event in Paisley over the weekend, in a stunning double success.
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Davie Gardner reports on an event held at the Shetland Museum and Archives on Saturday celebrating the 50th anniversary of construction at the oil terminal
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An anniversary ‘worth celebrating’: 50 years since construction began on Sullom Voe Terminal
Davie Gardner reports on an event held at the Shetland Museum and Archives on Saturday celebrating the 50th anniversary of construction at the oil terminal
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November 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Davie Gardner reports on an event held at the Shetland Museum and Archives on Saturday celebrating the 50th anniversary of construction at the oil terminal
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Shetland News shares this report from the northwest Highlands which was published in the @scottishbeacon.bsky.social last week.
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Kinlochbervie wind farm row raises questions over transparency – not turbines - The Scottish Beacon
Locals insist they’re not against renewables, but say their voices were silenced over how the project was handled. “Nobody was allowed to ask a question.” David was talking me through the Kinlochbervi...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Shetland News shares this report from the northwest Highlands which was published in the @scottishbeacon.bsky.social last week.
@shetnews.co.uk is a founding member of the Scottish Beacon project
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As series ten fast approaches, the cast of Shetland have reflected on what is behind its success – while offering an insight in what is in store over the coming six episodes.
The first episode of series ten will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm on Wednesday 5 November.
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The first episode of series ten will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm on Wednesday 5 November.
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Shetland’s ‘recipe for success’ to continue in series ten, cast says
AS SERIES ten fast approaches, the cast of Shetland have reflected on what is behind its success - while offering an insight in what is in store over the...
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October 28, 2025 at 8:40 AM
As series ten fast approaches, the cast of Shetland have reflected on what is behind its success – while offering an insight in what is in store over the coming six episodes.
The first episode of series ten will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm on Wednesday 5 November.
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The first episode of series ten will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm on Wednesday 5 November.
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Loganair has apologised to passengers left stranded at Edinburgh airport on Friday evening after a flight was unable to land at either Kirkwall or Sumburgh due to high winds.
Loganair apologises after complaint from passenger
LOGANAIR has apologised to passengers left stranded at Edinburgh airport on Friday evening after a flight was unable to land at either Kirkwall or Sumburgh due...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Loganair has apologised to passengers left stranded at Edinburgh airport on Friday evening after a flight was unable to land at either Kirkwall or Sumburgh due to high winds.
The local SNP candidate for next year’s Holyrood election has slammed a Labour government announcement on a £360 million fishing and coastal growth fund as “unjust and incompetent”.
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Goodlad slams ‘unjust and incompetent’ fishing and coastal fund
THE LOCAL SNP candidate for next year’s Holyrood election has slammed a Labour government announcement on a £360 million fishing and coastal growth fund as...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The local SNP candidate for next year’s Holyrood election has slammed a Labour government announcement on a £360 million fishing and coastal growth fund as “unjust and incompetent”.
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A Shetlander represented the isles at the sixth annual meeting of the European Rural Parliament (ERP) in Aberdeenshire last week.
Forty countries were in attendance at the event, which was being hosted by Scotland for the first time.
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Forty countries were in attendance at the event, which was being hosted by Scotland for the first time.
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Shetlander gives youth a voice at European Rural Parliament event
A SHETLANDER represented the isles at the sixth annual meeting of the European Rural Parliament (ERP) in Aberdeenshire last week. Forty countries were in...
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October 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
A Shetlander represented the isles at the sixth annual meeting of the European Rural Parliament (ERP) in Aberdeenshire last week.
Forty countries were in attendance at the event, which was being hosted by Scotland for the first time.
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Forty countries were in attendance at the event, which was being hosted by Scotland for the first time.
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One of two Northern Long-tailed Tits on the island of Yell, Shetland early this morning. It was like watching excited golf balls with wings and I'm not sure there is a word that can justify their beauty.
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife
October 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
One of two Northern Long-tailed Tits on the island of Yell, Shetland early this morning. It was like watching excited golf balls with wings and I'm not sure there is a word that can justify their beauty.
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife
Paul Bloomer review:
“Shetland has been more than my home – it’s been my teacher, my sanctuary, and my collaborator.
"In its wild winds and endless horizons, I discovered not just the landscape and friendships, but new layers of myself."
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“Shetland has been more than my home – it’s been my teacher, my sanctuary, and my collaborator.
"In its wild winds and endless horizons, I discovered not just the landscape and friendships, but new layers of myself."
shet.news/f5dyz
Artist Paul Bloomer’s work takes Flight at exhibition celebrating ’25 years of creativity’
“Shetland has been more than my home - it’s been my teacher, my sanctuary, and my collaborator. In its wild winds and endless horizons, I discovered not...
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October 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Paul Bloomer review:
“Shetland has been more than my home – it’s been my teacher, my sanctuary, and my collaborator.
"In its wild winds and endless horizons, I discovered not just the landscape and friendships, but new layers of myself."
shet.news/f5dyz
“Shetland has been more than my home – it’s been my teacher, my sanctuary, and my collaborator.
"In its wild winds and endless horizons, I discovered not just the landscape and friendships, but new layers of myself."
shet.news/f5dyz
