Renewed calls have been made for farmers to vaccinate their livestock against bluetongue. The virus, spread by biting midges, is known to affect sheep and cattle as well as deer and goats. Whilst ...

The annual RNLI open day has taken place today, giving volunteers the opportunity to reach out to the community. But Lerwick’s Victoria Pier – the open day’s usual venue – was fulfilling its usual ...

After a period of uncertainty, the future of The Shetland Times has been secured. Highland News and Media, which publishes titles including The Inverness Courier and John O’Groat Journal, has ...

A dead killer whale washed up in Yell Sound on Thursday evening. The bull, seen swimming around Sullom Voe over the past couple of days, was identified by local whale watchers as 161 from from a pod ...

Please note, it is the policy of The Shetland Times to publish comments and letters from named individuals only. Both forename and surname are required. Comments are moderated. Contributors must ...

Details: We have a number of vacancies for various hours at locations throughout Shetland. Jobs on offer this week include… • Head Teacher – Sandwick & Fair Isle • Supply for Early Learning & ...

Details: WCS are seeking empathetic and compassionate individuals to listen to and work directly with children and young people with experience of care across Shetland. DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 1 x ...

A 18-year-old pleaded guilty to possessing sexual images and videos of children. Evan Moncrieff, of Gott, Tingwall, admitted the charges when he appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court today (Thursday). The ...

Details: HAS AVAILABLE TO REGISTERED APPLICANTS One bedroom property in Gibblestone Road, Scalloway We have a one bedroom, two person, first floor flat available to rent. This property is available to ...

A 50-year-old woman has been ordered to stay away from Alistair Carmichael MP and his parliamentary offices in Lerwick and Kirkwall. Claire Louise Syme, of King Harald Street, was accused of shouting ...

UHI Shetland has named its student of the year in recognition of her “exceptional growth, leadership and dedication to learning”. Naomi Robertson has been a student at the college since 2018 when she ...

Details: VAN DRIVER / STORESPERSON Shetland Freezer Foods has a vacancy for a Van Driver / Storesperson to work alongside our team on a part time, permanent basis, Wednesday, Thursday and half day ...