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‘Great, nasty fun’: promising start as Shetland crime drama returns

Chapeau! A blistering opening sets the scene for a splendid ninth season of Shetland, writes Tom Morton. But some of the cast need to mind their heads… Warning: the following contains spoilers and irrelevant musings concerning woollen garments. On the knitwear front, the lack of decent headwear continues. Read more Shetland News …


Council issues firework safety advice

SHETLAND Islands Council (SIC) has issued firework safety advice ahead of Bonfire Night next month. The council advised people to buy only from licensed retailers, either in-store or online, and reminded them it is illegal to buy fireworks (other than sparklers or indoor fireworks) for people under 18. Read more Shetland News …



From Unst to Africa – Henderson celebrates 30th birthday with a twist

ADVENTURER Tom Henderson celebrated his 30th birthday in his own unique style – by driving a converted ambulance from Unst to Africa.  Instead of a big party or a meal with friends, Henderson and girlfriend Kiara Casafranca started his third decade by trekking from the northernmost point of Shetland to Morocco. Read more Shetland News …


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Shetland News

  • Babes in the Wood: ‘a perfect storm of comedy gold’ 
    by Sarah Cooper on 5th December 2024 at 9:15 am

    THIS YEAR’s Open Door Drama Group pantomime transformed a panto sceptic into a panto enthusiast – with hilarity and fun for the entire family, writes our reviewer Sarah Cooper. Before anyone boos, let me clarify – I didn’t hate panto; I was just indifferent to it. Read more

  • Jeweller raises thousands for anti-slavery charity
    by Shetland News on 5th December 2024 at 8:15 am

    LOCAL jewellery maker Karlin Anderson has donated more than £4,000 from the proceeds of her Freedom Collection to anti-slavery charity International Justice Mission (IJM). And thanks to a campaign by Big Give, a charity that matches public donations with larger philanthropic gifts, Anderson’s contribution towards the work of IJM will be doubled to £8,356. Read more

  • US company behind phone-free concerts interested in helping Anderson High School
    by Ryan Nicolson on 4th December 2024 at 5:13 pm

    A US company behind phone-free concerts, schools and workplaces wants to help the Anderson High School (AHS) next.  Yondr has gained a name for helping massive music artists such as Madonna and Justin Timberlake perform at phone-free gigs, with audiences locking their devices in a pouch which they carry with them. Read more

  • Scottish budget includes pledge to expand free under-22 travel to ferries
    by Chris Cope on 4th December 2024 at 5:00 pm

    INTER-ISLAND ferry travel will become free for people under the age of 22 – if the Scottish Government’s draft 2025/26 budget is approved. The budget, published today (4 December), contains the pledge: “We will extend free bus travel to asylum seekers and provide free inter-island ferry travel to children and young people under 22. Read more

  • Government announces new capital funding for inter-island connectivity
    by Chris Cope on 4th December 2024 at 4:05 pm

    THE DRAFT Scottish budget includes new capital funds for Shetland Islands Council to use on inter-island connectivity resilience – whether that be “ferries, flight or fixed links”. The news was announced by finance secretary Shona Robison as she unveiled the Scottish Government’s draft 2025/26 budget. Read more