Shetland Islands Broadcasting Company

The Hjaltland Housing Association has secured approval from the Scottish government for the £9.7 million development of the first 32, of what will be 300, new homes at Staneyhill in Lerwick.

At the meeting of the Shetland NHS Board, the chief executive Brian Chittick stated that, at the moment, there were no “significant” risks to the health board from the global geopolitical tensions. LDRS

With the 130 metre cable ship CSV Sovereign arriving in Lerwick harbour from the Rosebank field, 85 nautical miles west-north-west of Unst, four offshore vessels remain active preparing the field.

Alistair Carmichael has backed concerns by the National Farmers’ Union Scotland on the impact of proposed price caps on food, with the union claiming that this risked undermining the profitability of farms and crofts.

White fish box landings: 5 boats landed over 1000 boxes.

As the weather improves, and more people spend time outdoors, NHS 24 is reminding people to be aware of ticks and to check for bites after outdoor activities. The most likely ticks in Shetland are seabird ticks.

The Shetland Seafarers Research Association is a new heritage group established by local author Laughton Johnston to address a gap in the formal recording of Shetland seafarers.