A “MAJOR milestone” has been reached in plans to install a second subsea HVDC cable between Shetland and the Scottish mainland, according to SSEN. SSEN Transmission has now entered into a ‘capacity ...

Silent Witness continued on Monday night with a new episode from its 28th season – and fans have issued a plea to the show's writers after a moving scene. Warning, spoilers ahead! The latest ...

But don’t worry, this mop is very quick on its feet! The Shetland Sheepdog, or “Sheltie,” is a compact powerhouse with a stunning double coat. These small but mighty herding dogs have a thick, dense ...

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) plans to launch from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands. The licensing process looked at a number of key factors. This included how safety is maintained ...

A company behind a rocket engine which exploded during a test at the UK's new spaceport in Shetland could still be the first in Europe to carry out vertical launches into orbit. German firm Rocket ...

The company is also required to give the CAA 60 days’ notice before launching. RFA, a German start-up told The Shetland Times they plan for their first “test flight” using the licence this year. The ...

Crime writer Ann Cleeves, the author of the Shetland novel series and creator of the BBC's hit TV adaptation, has announced the return of Jimmy Perez in her upcoming book. The popular detective ...

DETECTIVE Jimmy Perez is back on the case, but this time he's swapping Shetland for a new adventure on another island. Best-selling author Ann Cleeves, whose gripping novels inspired the hit BBC ...