Shetland Islands Broadcasting Company

According to new data from National Records of Scotland, of the 32 local authorities in Scotland in 2024, Shetland had the third lowest rate of avoidable deaths, beaten only by East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire, which are regularly the most healthy local authority areas in Scotland.

The meeting of Shetland’s integration joint board heard that the drugs trade was “extremely unpredictable” at the moment and was quickly shifting.

Meanwhile the integration joint board heard that a campaign on people drinking safely, and for inappropriate behaviour to be called out, could be expanded to include drugs.

Shetland Arts is introducing new cinema memberships at Mareel, offering new ways to save on cinema tickets and to enjoy additional benefits.

Offshore Energies UK Business Outlook Report 2026 predicts that the UK will continue to need significant volumes of oil and gas for decades to come, even with the accelerating use of renewables. This prediction supports the continuing futures of the Shetland Gas Plant and the Sullom Voe Terminal.

The Scalloway Community Development Company has been allocated £50,000 for a feasibility study and options appraisal for a district heating scheme in Scalloway.

Glasgow based Alys Williams solo show The Light House returns for an extensive Scottish tour, this time including the islands areas of Shetland, Lewis and Skye.