https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:01:34 +0000 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:01:34 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3998/cunningsburgh-early-years-receives-excellent-report-from-inspectors The Care Inspectorate has today published a report on Cunningsburgh Early Years, with one area being evaluated ‘excellent’ where aspects of performance were outstanding and sector-leading. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:57:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3997/operational-note-road-diversion-due-to-landslip-south-of-garderhouse-on-the-b9071 A diversion has been put in place due to a landslip affecting the road between Garderhouse and Reawick. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:08:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3996/operational-note-oil-spill-on-the-a970-between-voe-and-brae Motorists are being asked to take care on the main road between Voe and Brae, where a quantity of oil has been spilled. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:53:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3995/residents-invited-to-have-their-say-on-physical-activity-in-shetland Shetland residents are being encouraged to take part in a quick and anonymous lifestyle survey to help shape future priorities for improving health and wellbeing across the islands. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3994/who-stands-for-the-council-it-s-people-like-you- People across Shetland are being encouraged to consider standing for election as a councillor ahead of the local government elections in May 2027. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:14:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3993/shetland-sports-awards-nominees-announced The shortlist of nominees for this year’s Shetland Sports Awards has been announced.   Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:46:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3992/major-milestone-achieved-for-shetland-s-tunnel-plans Shetland Islands Council has today approved an inter-island transport connectivity Implementation Route Map (IRM). Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:34:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3991/new-survey-seeks-views-on-priorities-for-shetland-s-future Shetland Islands Council is inviting people across Shetland to take part in a new survey about the issues that matter most to the future of the isles. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:47:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3990/cullivoe-primary-school-receives-good-hmie-inspection- The inspection report for Cullivoe Primary School has been published today by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:35:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3989/drop-in-sessions-for-burravoe-and-skeld-primary-schools Anyone interested in finding out more about ongoing Options Appraisals for Burravoe Primary School and Skeld Primary School is being invited to public drop-in sessions in the next fortnight.  Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:44:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3988/outdoor-clothing-swap-shop-returns-with-new-saturday-date The popular Outdoor Clothing Swap Shop will return this autumn, encouraging folk to donate unwanted winter clothing and waterproofs, for people to enjoy nature and stay active in the colder months. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3987/views-sought-on-future-options-for-burravoe-and-skeld-primary-schools Shetland Islands Council is seeking views on the future of Burravoe and Skeld Primary Schools. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:46:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3986/operational-note-resurfacing-and-blasting-works-a970-ladies-drive-junction Shetland Islands Council’s Roads Service will next week begin resurfacing an 800-metre stretch of road north of Lerwick, near the junction of Ladies Drive with the A970 main road. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:23:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3985/first-company-signs-up-to-the-shetland-development-charter Shetland Aerogenerators Ltd signs the Shetland Development Charter. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3984/shetland-sports-awards-2026 The Shetland Sports Awards are returning to celebrate local sporting successes achieved across the past year. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3983/deputy-convener-and-lord-lieutenant-pay-tribute-to-the-passing-of-king-harald-v-of-norway Local tributes have been paid to King Harald V of Norway, who has died earlier today in Oslo, aged 89.  Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3982/new-mobile-library-van-for-shetland-library Shetland Library today unveiled a new library van, offering improved mobile library services to rural areas across Shetland.  Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3981/summer-of-sport-2026-scores-big-across-shetland This year’s Summer of Sport programme recorded over 5000 attendances, as children, young people and families embraced an active summer. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:21:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3980/young-shetland-writer-2026-winners-announced The winners of this year’s Young Shetland Writer competition have been announced by Shetland Library.   Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3979/cruise-tourism-views-sought-from-local-businesses- As part of a wider socio-economic study of the cruise tourism market in Shetland, consultants working for Shetland Islands Council are seeking input from local businesses and organisations. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0100