Shetland’s SNP candidate has received backing from party colleagues to secure improvements to the “lifeline” ferry service.

A man accused of murdering his girlfriend has told jurors he saw his lover repeatedly stab herself with a knife at his mother ...

Damage to the Shefa-2 subsea cable this July was caused by a mainland scallop dredger, according to official documents ...

A new campaign is seeking male voices to speak out on gender-based violence in the isles. The Compass Centre has launched its ...

Late appearances of a colourful moth has been been taking place throughout the isles - with two sightings in Whalsay.

Jason Shorrocks appeared in private at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Friday when he entered no plea. Shorrocks is facing three ...

Diving operations are hoped to begin this week at the site of the cable fault which has affected internet services for many ...

Developers off an offshore windfarm have acknowledged the project will “undoubtedly” change the fishing industry.

Scottish Labour’s Shetland election candidate John Erskine attended a special meeting with the Palestinian ambassador to the ...

The EIS union has formally notified Scottish councils, including the SIC, of its intention to open a ballot for industrial ...

Dog owners have been “ranting” about the amount of mess being left around the isles - particularly as the nights become ...

A new report has revealed how much carbon is locked away by the isles’ rich underwater habitats - and how much more could be ...