The Nesting and Girlsta Up-Helly-A’ has begun, with The Guizer Jarl and his Jarl’s Squad already on visitation around the area. Bjorn “Ironside” Ragnarsson — Scott Johnson — and his band of Vikings have kick started their day at the South Nesting Hall for breakfast before trips to schools, stores and hostelries for refreshments and tea.

In today’s (Friday, 10th January) edition of The Shetland Times: • EXCLUSIVE: Island games swimmer survives septic shock from burst appendix. • SIC widely distributed a guide co-authored by a man later convicted of child sexual offences.

In today’s (Friday, 3rd January) edition of The Shetland Times: First tunnel could be built this decade, says councillor. New Year’s Honours List features five.

In today’s (Friday, 27th December) edition of The Shetland Times: EXCLUSIVE: Transport chiefs assessed 72 vessels for the Northern Isles ferry service. Winner of Times 2025 calendar competition is revealed.; Althing organisers say debate is needed now more than ever.

In today’s (Friday, 13th September) edition of The Shetland Times: • Tourist centre receives bid • EXCLUSIVE: Crown estate gains millions from isles • EXCLUSIVE: Shetlanders at greater risk of life-threatening conditions

Dec 20, 2024 · In today’s (Friday, 16th August) edition of The Shetland Times: Sheriff makes example of construction firm after site death. Businesses “hamstrung” by new trading rules.

In today’s (Friday, 9th February) edition of The Shetland Times:. Controversial lanes masterplan proposes to cut town parking spaces. Sullom Voe Terminal transformation to create supply chain bonanza.

In today’s (Friday, 15th November) edition of The Shetland Times: • Grin and bear it: NHS dental patients de-registered • “Whatever the fire didn’t get, the smoke did,” flat blaze couple tell The Shetland Times • Fisherman attacked by “hissing” skate

In today’s (Friday, 19th January) edition of The Shetland Times:. EXCLUSIVE: Shocking figures reveal 750 tonnes of salmon died in four months. Full coverage, including words and pictures, of heavy snowfall.

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