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Shetland announces Ashley Jensen as new main character as actress joins BBC drama cast

Ashley will star as DI Ruth Calder, a native Shetlander who returns to the isles after 20 years working for the Metropolitan Police in London in the new series of Shetland.

Glasgow Live

Ashley Jensen named as new star of BBC's Shetland and 'can’t wait to work in Scotland again'

The 53-year-old from Annan is best known for Ricky Gervais shows Extras and After Life and internationally for Ugly Betty.

Daily Record

Shetland shortages sparks call for urgent focus on food security

A SCOTTISH Greens councillor in Shetland has called for politicians to take food security more seriously after years of “ignoring” the problem.

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The happiest and unhappiest places in Scotland named by new ONS data - full list

A new report has revealed which parts of Scotland have the highest and lowest levels of happiness, life satisfaction, and anxiety.

Daily Record

Shetland can be ‘at the heart’ of UK space industry, says minister

John Lamont visited SaxaVord space port on Unst in his first engagement since his appointment in the Scotland Office.

The Independent UK

Views sought on Shetland spaceport plan

To get a license, an environmental assessment must be signed off by the Civil Aviation Authority

Insider UK

Nicola Sturgeon avoids question after being confronted at COP27 over North Sea oilfield

Following a fringe event in the north African country activist Wiktoria Jedroszkowiak confronted Sturgeon about her views on the Rosebank oilfield off the coast of Shetland.

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Shetland underwater cable fully repaired after internet blackout

A DAMAGED underwater cable that left the Shetland Islands without phone and internet services has been repaired, a telecoms operator has said.

The National (Scotland)

Broadband and phone lines restored temporarily on Shetland following cable damage

ALL phone and internet services on Shetland have been restored after two underwater telecommunications cables were damaged.

The National (Scotland)

Emergency meeting held as Nicola Sturgeon warns of 'serious situation' in Shetland

AN emergency Scottish Government meeting has been held after Shetland was left cut-off from the mainland following damage to a subsea cable.

The National (Scotland)

Shetland Islands without communication after undersea cable damaged

Local MP Alistair Carmichael warns the incident could take days to resolve

Evening Standard

Shetland power outage to last three days as residents cut off from mainland

A "major incident" has been declared by BT after an issue with a subsea cable connecting the archipelago to the Scottish mainland.

Daily Record

From secluded beaches to romantic lighthouse stays: find winter gems in the Highlands and islands

Escape the crowds on a true Scottish adventure as Helen Ochyra, author of Scotland Beyond the Bagpipes, takes you through her pick of some lesser-known highlights of winter

The Guardian - UK

Shetland insurance broker expands ahead of 30th anniversary

The island's TL Dallas team is now six strong after its latest hire

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The National (Scotland)

Douglas Henshall hopes 'they don't make a mess' of Shetland after leaving show

SCOTTISH actor Douglas Henshall has discussed BBC One’s crime drama Shetland continuing after he left the show, saying: “I just hope they…

The Independent UK

Douglas Henshall hopes ‘they don’t make a mess’ of Shetland after leaving show

The actor says he left BBC one crime series Shetland because ‘we’d murdered enough people on a small island’.

Daily Record

Eight crew members rescued after fishing boat sinks following collision near Shetland

The crew of the Peterhead based Guiding Star H360 declared a mayday before abandoning the ship to a life-raft after colliding with another vessel.

The National (Scotland)

'Ground-breaking' language plan paves way for Scots variants to flourish

A “GROUNDBREAKING” language plan in Shetland should pave the way for Scots to “gain the foothold it deserves”, a linguistics expert has said.

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow shopkeeper caught with kilo of heroin gets permission to sell alcohol in store

Jabran Ali was jailed in 2013 after being caught in Shetland with over one kilo of heroin but said he has 'paid heavily' for his 'mistake'.

Daily Mirror

Shetland actor Douglas Henshall faces backlash over Queen's 'empty coffin' conspiracy

Shetland star Douglas Henshall, who played DI Perez in the BBC show, has sparked outrage on social media after suggesting the Queen's body is not in her coffin

Wales Online

Shetland actor Douglas Henshall draws anger over Queen's 'empty coffin' tweet

He said he assumed Her Majesty's body was not inside for security reasons

The National (Scotland)

Shetland actor provokes backlash with tweet implying Queen's coffin is empty

SHETLAND star Douglas Henshall has provoked backlash by implying the Queen isn’t in her coffin whilst lying in state in a social media post on…

Daily Record

Shetland actor Douglas Henshall sparks fury over Queen's 'empty coffin' conspiracy tweet

The Scots star received backlash on social media after his "shocking" claims.

Evening Standard

Shetland star Douglas Henshall returns to London stage in historical drama

Shetland star Douglas Henshall will play a 16th century Scottish diplomat caught up in royal intrigue in his return to the London stage.

The National (Scotland)

Have a look at this stunning island up for sale in Shetland

AN entire Scottish island could be snapped after going up for sale in Shetland.

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