Shetland Islands Council26 Feb 2025Moray's council tax to rise by 10%For an average band D property, the increase means an annual bill of £1,573.76, up from £1,430.69.26 Feb 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland25 Feb 2025Orkney's council tax could rise by 15% Orkney is one of three Scottish island authorities making decisions on its rates.25 Feb 2025Scotland1 Oct 2024One person dead after Shetland house fireFirefighters were called out late on Monday night to the blaze at the house near Walls.1 Oct 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland15 Jan 2024Widespread snow expected as cold snap continuesA blast of wintry weather which closed 180 schools on Monday will extend across the whole of Scotland.15 Jan 2024NE Scotland, Orkney & Shetland4 Sep 2023Scottish secretary to discuss Shetland tunnels planThe Scottish Secretary is to meet council leaders over proposals for four tunnels linking the islands.4 Sep 2023NE Scotland, Orkney & Shetland13 Feb 2023Coronation holiday rejected by Shetland councilMembers of the policy and resources committee were unanimous in their bank holiday decision.13 Feb 2023NE Scotland, Orkney & Shetland20 Jan 2023Islands growth deal worth £100m signedOrkney, Shetland and the Western Isles are to benefit from government investment over 10 years.20 Jan 2023Scotland business14 Dec 2022Shetland power cuts declared major incidentExtra engineers are due to arrive on the ferry from Aberdeen to help restore power to 2,800 homes.14 Dec 2022Scotland12 Dec 2022Scotland on course for coldest December in a decadeAbout 2,000 homes on Shetland are without power on a day when temperatures in Braemar peaked at -9.3C.12 Dec 2022Scotland...