<![CDATA[Shetland News Feed]]> http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/ en-gb Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:37:22 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 15 http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/ <![CDATA[Shetland News Feed]]> http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/km-logo.png <![CDATA[Careless driver fined for pulling out at junction]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/careless-driver-fined-for-pulling-out-at-junction-437325/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/careless-driver-fined-for-pulling-out-at-junction-437325/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:40:10 GMT <![CDATA[Significant increases in sexual crime and domestic violence could reflect ‘increased confidence in reporting’ says chief inspector as Shetland’s police ‘continue to strengthen our response’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/significant-increases-in-sexual-crime-and-domestic-violence-437321/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/significant-increases-in-sexual-crime-and-domestic-violence-437321/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT <![CDATA[Man released on bail after being charged with domestic abuse]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/man-released-on-bail-after-being-charged-with-domestic-abuse-437320/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/man-released-on-bail-after-being-charged-with-domestic-abuse-437320/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:07:30 GMT <![CDATA[Woman admits carrying out domestic abuse against her partner]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/woman-admits-carrying-out-domestic-abuse-against-her-partner-437317/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/woman-admits-carrying-out-domestic-abuse-against-her-partner-437317/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:54:15 GMT <![CDATA[Rough sleeper ordered to be of good behaviour for six months]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/rough-sleeper-ordered-to-be-of-good-behaviour-for-six-months-437311/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/rough-sleeper-ordered-to-be-of-good-behaviour-for-six-months-437311/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:27:56 GMT <![CDATA[Short-term lets lead to ‘challenging interactions’ with staff as officials complain applications ‘significantly exceeded’ initial expectations]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/short-term-lets-lead-to-challenging-interactions-with-staf-437300/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/short-term-lets-lead-to-challenging-interactions-with-staf-437300/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:25:40 GMT <![CDATA[Football fan Flynn could pay less to jet off to the World Cup than Loganair charges for some lifeline services]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/football-fan-flynn-could-pay-less-to-jet-off-to-the-world-cu-437297/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/football-fan-flynn-could-pay-less-to-jet-off-to-the-world-cu-437297/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:27:52 GMT <![CDATA[Community engagement for new Brae school draws near]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/community-engagement-for-new-brae-school-draws-near-437282/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/community-engagement-for-new-brae-school-draws-near-437282/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:10:11 GMT <![CDATA[‘It’s my place of sanctuary and escape’ - Shetland author Ann Cleeves looks forward to returning to the Shetland Noir crime fiction festival]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/it-s-my-place-of-sanctuary-and-escape-shetland-author-an-437279/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/it-s-my-place-of-sanctuary-and-escape-shetland-author-an-437279/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:55:11 GMT <![CDATA[‘Goodness knows what will happen’ - SIC community safety and resilience chairman calls for ‘urgent’ meeting with coastguard officials as volunteer pay cuts could have ‘serious implications’ for Shetland]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/goodness-knows-what-will-happen-sic-community-safety-and-437233/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/goodness-knows-what-will-happen-sic-community-safety-and-437233/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:42:41 GMT <![CDATA[Court is told assault left victim with serious loss of blood]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/court-is-told-assault-left-victim-with-serious-loss-of-blood-437231/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/court-is-told-assault-left-victim-with-serious-loss-of-blood-437231/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:41:41 GMT <![CDATA[Charity fundraiser is named Shetland’s ‘local hero’ after MSP is ‘blown away’ by number of nominations]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/charity-fundraiser-named-shetland-s-local-hero-after-msp-i-437208/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/charity-fundraiser-named-shetland-s-local-hero-after-msp-i-437208/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:49:42 GMT <![CDATA[Retailer of luxury Fair Isle textiles seeks permission to trade from her van more often during cruise season]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/retailer-of-luxury-fair-isle-textiles-seeks-permission-to-tr-437192/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/retailer-of-luxury-fair-isle-textiles-seeks-permission-to-tr-437192/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:03:09 GMT <![CDATA[Ferry lashing requirements introduced after mixer overturned and crushed a car have been eased to improve capacity]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/ferry-lashing-requirements-introduced-after-mixer-overturned-437189/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/ferry-lashing-requirements-introduced-after-mixer-overturned-437189/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:51:31 GMT <![CDATA[Lifeboat launches after reports of fishing vessel on fire as dark smoke was seen billowing from the boat]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/lifeboat-launched-to-reports-of-fishing-vessel-on-fire-as-da-437188/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/lifeboat-launched-to-reports-of-fishing-vessel-on-fire-as-da-437188/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:09:42 GMT <![CDATA[Rape cases more than double to reach six year high as police warn of ‘concerning’ trend]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/rape-cases-more-than-double-to-reach-six-year-high-as-police-437154/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/rape-cases-more-than-double-to-reach-six-year-high-as-police-437154/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:27:00 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: Little wonder the general mood in fishing sector is gloomy]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-little-wonder-the-general-mood-in-fishing-sector-is-437141/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-little-wonder-the-general-mood-in-fishing-sector-is-437141/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:44:12 GMT <![CDATA[From pies and pints to salmon and a salad - how the changing tastes of footie fans has driven a spike in sales of the nation’s favourite fish]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/from-pies-and-pints-to-salmon-and-a-salad-how-the-changing-437122/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/from-pies-and-pints-to-salmon-and-a-salad-how-the-changing-437122/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:04:10 GMT <![CDATA[More than 1,300 lots go up for grabs at increasingly popular machinery sale]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/more-than-1-300-lots-go-up-for-grabs-at-increasingly-popular-437114/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/more-than-1-300-lots-go-up-for-grabs-at-increasingly-popular-437114/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:38:34 GMT <![CDATA[Most northerly hotel could come under community ownership]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/most-northery-hotel-could-come-under-community-ownership-437112/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/most-northery-hotel-could-come-under-community-ownership-437112/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:20:26 GMT <![CDATA[Goodlad looks to Scandinavia to find a new model for delivery of lifeline air service]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/goodlad-looks-to-scandinavia-to-find-a-new-model-for-deliver-437111/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/goodlad-looks-to-scandinavia-to-find-a-new-model-for-deliver-437111/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:47:33 GMT <![CDATA[Fear for fishermen as research reveals a tenth of North Sea could be taken up by windfarms - totalling almost 20,000 turbines]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/fear-for-fisherman-as-research-reveals-a-tenth-of-north-sea-437108/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/fear-for-fisherman-as-research-reveals-a-tenth-of-north-sea-437108/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:04:14 GMT <![CDATA[Final phase of harbour dredging gets under way]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/final-phase-of-harbour-dredging-gets-under-way-437079/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/final-phase-of-harbour-dredging-gets-under-way-437079/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Supermarket store back open after major power outage]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/supermarket-store-back-open-after-major-power-outage-437086/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/supermarket-store-back-open-after-major-power-outage-437086/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:42:11 GMT <![CDATA[Sustainability award goes to Yell school after efforts by eight pupils recognised]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sustainability-award-goes-to-yell-school-after-efforts-by-ei-437073/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sustainability-award-goes-to-yell-school-after-efforts-by-ei-437073/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Housing bosses seek to expand portfolio after more than 70 people applied for first six mid-market rents launched in Lerwick]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/housing-bosses-seek-to-expand-portfolio-after-more-than-70-p-437076/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/housing-bosses-seek-to-expand-portfolio-after-more-than-70-p-437076/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:33:25 GMT <![CDATA[First felted sheep, now converted crofthouse - Brindister holding converted to become a key tourist attraction]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/first-felted-sheep-now-converted-crofthouse-brindister-ho-437070/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/first-felted-sheep-now-converted-crofthouse-brindister-ho-437070/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Flight cuts already driving tourists away - as transport secretary prepares to head to the World Cup]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/flight-cuts-already-driving-tourists-away-as-transport-sec-437068/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/flight-cuts-already-driving-tourists-away-as-transport-sec-437068/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:27:22 GMT <![CDATA[Boating club gets extended hours for the World Cup]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/boating-club-gets-extended-hours-for-the-world-cup-437042/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/boating-club-gets-extended-hours-for-the-world-cup-437042/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:04:56 GMT <![CDATA[Coffee shop owner says businesses face ‘enormous pressure’ just to stay afloat]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/coffee-shop-owner-says-businesses-face-enormous-pressure-j-437039/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/coffee-shop-owner-says-businesses-face-enormous-pressure-j-437039/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:57:53 GMT <![CDATA[Tug hire costs rise sharply to £350k while harbour income continues to fall amid decline in tanker activity]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/tug-hire-costs-rise-sharply-to-350k-while-harbour-income-co-437033/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/tug-hire-costs-rise-sharply-to-350k-while-harbour-income-co-437033/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:45:41 GMT <![CDATA[IN COURT THIS WEEK: Woman accused of urinating on cell floor and payback review for man who assaulted partner]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/in-court-this-week-woman-accused-of-urinating-on-cell-floor-437032/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/in-court-this-week-woman-accused-of-urinating-on-cell-floor-437032/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:13:59 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: Scalloway pool urgently needs to be re-opened]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-scalloway-pool-urgently-needs-to-be-re-opened-437022/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-scalloway-pool-urgently-needs-to-be-re-opened-437022/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Debate to be held in parliament over food security issue]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/debate-to-be-held-in-parliament-over-food-security-issue-437021/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/debate-to-be-held-in-parliament-over-food-security-issue-437021/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NATURE: ‘Milker of goats’ the nightjar goes through isles to Scandinavia]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/nature-milker-of-goats-the-nightjar-goes-through-isles-to-436931/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/nature-milker-of-goats-the-nightjar-goes-through-isles-to-436931/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: Residents frustrated, disappointed and concerned over Staneyhill dust issue]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-residents-frustrated-disappointed-and-concerned-ove-437019/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-residents-frustrated-disappointed-and-concerned-ove-437019/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:42:58 GMT <![CDATA[Oh not again! Uscheduled power cut hits hundreds of properties less than a month after last outage]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/uscheduled-power-cut-hits-hundreds-of-properties-437018/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/uscheduled-power-cut-hits-hundreds-of-properties-437018/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:22:10 GMT <![CDATA[TIMES PAST: Mental health issues, Relay for Life and Brexit ‘misconceptions’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/times-past-mental-health-issues-relay-for-life-and-brexit-437008/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/times-past-mental-health-issues-relay-for-life-and-brexit-437008/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Retailers highlight worrying trend of bairns destroying toys amid calls for parents to take greater responsibility]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/retailers-highlight-worrying-trend-of-bairns-destroying-toys-437006/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/retailers-highlight-worrying-trend-of-bairns-destroying-toys-437006/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Three chalets approved for site near Meal beach to address growing tourist demand]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/three-chalets-approved-for-site-near-meal-beach-to-address-g-437005/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/three-chalets-approved-for-site-near-meal-beach-to-address-g-437005/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:06:57 GMT <![CDATA[Remembering the D-Day landings and the isles man in the famous photograph that captured the drama of the invasion]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/remembering-the-d-day-landings-and-the-isles-man-in-the-famo-436998/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/remembering-the-d-day-landings-and-the-isles-man-in-the-famo-436998/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Cadet Staff Sergeant is appointed to perform civic duties in support of Lord Lieutenant]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/cadet-staff-sergeant-is-appointed-to-perform-civic-duties-in-436997/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/cadet-staff-sergeant-is-appointed-to-perform-civic-duties-in-436997/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Planners override neighbours’ objection to approve three new holiday homes]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/planners-override-neighbours-objection-to-approve-three-new-437003/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/planners-override-neighbours-objection-to-approve-three-new-437003/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:49:17 GMT <![CDATA[‘Not a depleted frontier’ - Researchers say West of Shetland could still produce almost five billion barrels of oil equivalent and address UK’s increasing reliance on imports]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/not-a-depleted-frontier-researchers-say-west-of-shetland-437002/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/not-a-depleted-frontier-researchers-say-west-of-shetland-437002/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:28:12 GMT <![CDATA[Christian youth camp celebrates its first 30 years with an open day event]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/christian-youth-camp-celebrates-its-first-30-years-with-an-o-436996/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/christian-youth-camp-celebrates-its-first-30-years-with-an-o-436996/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Love, dedication and youthful enthusiasm are all celebrated at classic motor show]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/love-dedication-and-youthful-enthusiasm-are-all-celebrated-436993/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/love-dedication-and-youthful-enthusiasm-are-all-celebrated-436993/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:14:21 GMT <![CDATA[Scalloway Boating Club seeks extra time to show Scotland’s World Cup fixtures]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/scalloway-boating-club-seeks-extra-time-to-show-scotland-s-w-436988/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/scalloway-boating-club-seeks-extra-time-to-show-scotland-s-w-436988/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Plans in place to have plenty to see at Cunningsburgh Show - including full poultry section]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/plans-in-place-to-have-plenty-to-see-at-cunningsburgh-show-436987/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/plans-in-place-to-have-plenty-to-see-at-cunningsburgh-show-436987/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:36:03 GMT <![CDATA[Sauna offering panoramic sea views has been given the go ahead]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sauna-offering-panoramic-sea-views-has-been-given-the-go-ahe-436986/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/sauna-offering-panoramic-sea-views-has-been-given-the-go-ahe-436986/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LETTER: ‘I have been physically assaulted on public transport simply because I am Jewish - and not one person intervened’]]> https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-i-have-been-physically-assaulted-on-public-transpor-436974/ https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/letter-i-have-been-physically-assaulted-on-public-transpor-436974/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT