The SNP candidate for Shetland in the Scottish parliament election, in two months time, Hannah Mary Goodlad, has commented on the call for a halt to Shetland renewable energy projects until real community benefit is achieved.
New figures from Public Health Scotland show that the number of operations carried out in Shetland decreased by 8 per cent in the 12 months to January, compared to an increase of 6 per cent Scotland-wide.
Intervening in the debate in the House Commons on the Representation of the People Bill, Alistair Carmichael highlighted the success of votes for 16 and 17 year olds in Scotland.
The latest on the Bluemull Sound ferry Geira is that its annual maintenance will take another month.
The Northlink passenger ferry Hrossey is on its way to drydock in Birkenhead.
The Shetland Library is to celebrate World Book Day with a programme of events to showcase the power of stories and to encourage children and families to rediscover the joy of reading.
The Restore Britain party is launching an Orkney & Shetland constituency organisation.

