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‘Amber alert’ – Weather warning upgraded as heavy snow showers and blizzard conditions now forecast for Shetland

Posted on January 2, 2026 by vjp72s

The weather warning for snow and ice has been upgraded to an amber alert – with heavy showers and strong winds potentially leading to blizzards.

Sir Ernest Shackleton’s South Georgia villa to be restored

Posted on January 2, 2026 by vjp72s

Work is set begin on the former villa which belonged to explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton in South Georgia.

NorthLink warns of three hour delays and cancelled Kirkwall calling due to strong winds

Posted on January 2, 2026 by vjp72s

NorthLink has advised travellers that tonight’s (Friday) northbound ferry sailing is likely to be delayed by up to three hours arriving in Lerwick.

Frustrated mobile customer produces 4G coverage maps to prove Lerwick is in a blackspot and support demands for action

Posted on January 2, 2026 by vjp72s

A frustrated mobile phone customer has carried out detailed research to prove Lerwick is affected by a 4G coverage blackspot.

Election Nugent enters race to become Shetland’s next MSP – Shetland News

Posted on January 2, 2026 by vjp72s

Election Nugent enters race to become Shetland’s next MSP  Shetland News

The grief and gratitude felt during the festive period of 1945

Posted on December 31, 2025 by vjp72s

Many had an aching awareness of just how much that long-awaited peace had cost

A look back to major woollen association and its role in the local industry – Shetland Times

Posted on December 31, 2025 by vjp72s

A look back to major woollen association and its role in the local industry  Shetland Times

‘As a community, we have a right battle ahead’ – Shetland News

Posted on December 31, 2025 by vjp72s

‘As a community, we have a right battle ahead’  Shetland News

‘We know how important it is to preserve these skills’ – campaign to safeguard knitting heritage tops £50,000 – Shetland Times

Posted on December 31, 2025 by vjp72s

‘We know how important it is to preserve these skills’ – campaign to safeguard knitting heritage tops £50,000  Shetland Times

‘It’s bigger than Hogmanay’: Shetland’s Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival – theguardian.com

Posted on December 31, 2025 by vjp72s

‘It’s bigger than Hogmanay’: Shetland’s Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival  theguardian.com

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