Satire alert: any resemblance to reality is purely coincidental. …being further extracts from the papers of the Rev. Kenneth Speckle, B.D. (failed) Edin. (1747-18??), transcribed and edited for publication by Jonathan Wills shet.news/9xx99

Election candidates have shown their disapproval of SSEN’s plans to assess a site in the Braewick area of Eshaness as a potential landfall site for the proposed second subsea HVDC link to the mainland. shet.news/gp19a

A Shetlander who discovered she had cancer after a timely intervention by the Viking Genes programme is set to take to the catwalk for charity. Christine Glaser will step out in front of thousands of people at Aberdeen’s huge P&J Live venue to raise money for Friends of Anchor. shet.news/m3en0

Shetland News editorial: With the campaign to find who will represent Shetland in the next Scottish Parliament set to hot up, it is the right time to be conscious of the importance of such a contest. shet.news/9kn4r

Elected members have approved plans for an organisational restructure of Shetland Islands Council (SIC). A report on the topic was discussed in private at last week’s meeting of the full council. shet.news/1w4pe

There were no further surprise nominations for candidates contesting the 7 May Scottish election after nominations closed this afternoon. A total of eight candidates from the Greens on the left to Reform UK on the right have put their name forward to become Shetland’s next MSP. shet.news/9qird

Local man Bryan Peterson was temporarily “lost for words” when asked for his reaction to the community raising a staggering £151,000 to help him continue to access lifesaving brain tumour treatment. shet.news/6elh7

The value of Shetland Charitable Trust’s (SCT) investments dropped by £30 million in the first month of the conflict in Iran. shet.news/kicv7

How far would you go for a pint of beer? Fair Isle crofter Steven Wilson has gone viral after a new advert showcasing his epic quest in search of a pint was released by home keg provider PerfectDraft. shet.news/1u5j4

How many children can say their parents literally own a sweetie shop? For Nicola and Joe Williamson’s four bairns, that is the dream they are now living after the pair took over much-loved Lerwick institution Universal Stores earlier this month. shet.news/1ttjr

They say the hustings at Brae High School is one of the toughest in the election campaign schedule This remarkable reputation was again confirmed on Thursday when five of the election hopefuls faced an audience of senior pupils from the school, many of whom will be first time voters. shet.news/4xi6i

Listeners of last night’s Books Programme on BBC Radio Shetland witnessed a rare moment of local history that rightfully can be described as the end of an era. shet.news/tf17c

Bryan Peterson has been appointed as Shetland Islands Council’s new convener. The Shetland South member, who was previously the depute convener, was elected to the position at a meeting of the full council today (Wednesday) following the resignation of Andrea Manson. shet.news/6rjze

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It does not happen very often that a local constituency candidate publishes their own election manifesto. shet.news/qxuvy

In May, voters across Scotland will head to the polls to elect the next Scottish Parliament. What issues matter most to you this election? Tell us what candidates should be talking about shet.news/yz8nv @scottishbeacon.bsky.social @greatergovanhill.com

Following the launch of a fundraising campaign to help Bryan Peterson finance vital brain tumour care abroad, he and his wife Karlin reflect on how they have stayed positive in light of a life-threatening disease shet.news/v9i18

Loganair says it is dealing with “an unprecedented number” of compensation requests after flight disruption earlier this year. The airline is asking customers waiting to be reimbursed for hotel costs and other outlays during flight disruptions to be patient for a little longer. shet.news/jkpgv

A person has died following a road traffic collision in Trondra on Saturday night. shet.news/gwmiq

An emotional appeal to help fund the eye-watering cost for crucial, and hopefully life-saving brain tumour treatment has been made by the family of well-known local man Bryan Peterson. shet.news/50kkv

With Scotland set to elect its next batch of MSPs in early May, Shetland News asked the five candidates publicly confirmed so far in the Shetland constituency for their views on the bill, and the issue itself – while recognising it is a personal, complex and nuanced topic. shet.news/mt0ef

A German rocket company has signed a deal with SaxaVord Spaceport to carry out its first launch from European soil later this year. HyImpulse has agreed a launch deal with the Unst spaceport, with the aim of a suborbital launch in quarter three of 2026. shet.news/prp9h

People in East Burra are likely to be connected to full fibre broadband by the end of June if poles to Bridge End can be installed in time, Openreach says. shet.news/d41w7

Scalloway Pool will close on Tuesday 31 March after Shetland Charitable Trust refused a request from Shetland Recreational Trust for more funds. shet.news/di1lj

Shetland MSP @beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social was one of 69 MSPs who voted against the assisted dying bill in the Scottish Parliament last night (Tuesday). The bill, led by Wishart’s Orkney Lib Dem colleague Liam McArthur failed to pass with a vote of 69 against 57. shet.news/d5e7h

A Chinese shipyard looks set to have won the race to deliver two new Northern Isles freight-flex ferries. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has identified Guangzhou Shipyard International as the lead bidder for a contract to build two new vessels to serve Aberdeen, Kirkwall and Lerwick.

Shetland Islands Council spent nearly £700,000 on using Shetland Recreational Trust’s leisure facilities during the last financial year. Figures obtained by Shetland News also show that the council has spent more than £511,000 in this financial year to date. shet.news/yclrh

THERE will be additions to Shetland’s public bus service – including evening runs to the West and North Mainland – once new contracts begin later this year. The new services incorporate changes as a result of community feedback on the future of the bus network. @shetlandgreens.bsky.social

As the owner of Lerwick shop High Level Music heads towards retirement, the man taking on the reins says he is raring to go. shet.news/7r3ez

Anyone making travel plans to or from Yell is being advised to be prepared for the possibility of the service being suspended later today (Monday). shet.news/40a28

The role of community-owned journalism was highlighted at Holyrood

The Shetland Youth Music Festival returns to Mareel tomorrow (Monday) with over 600 young budding musicians set to attend across the four-day festival. All events and performances held in Mareel over the four days and are open to the public. shet.news/nilmk

Bigton's “baffled bakers” can barely believe their stratospheric word of mouth success, ahead of the business’ much wanted expansion. The Bigton Bakery – a co-project of bakers Gus Dow and Mat Roberts – launched less than three years ago after Gus began selling baguettes. shet.news/aor9p

Members of the @scottishbeacon.bsky.social network highlighted the role of community-owned journalism in strengthening local democracy during a community sector event at the Scottish Parliament at the end of last month. Read the full story here: shet.news/6auld

Andrea Manson has stepped down as convener of Shetland Islands Council – two weeks after it emerged she had been disqualified as a company director over unpaid tax. shet.news/jzycs

Council convener Andrea Manson has vowed to fight on and to try “clear her name” in the wake of a call for her to quit. In an interview with BBC Radio Shetland tonight, Manson said that she was going to “fall on my sword” and resign before receiving an “overwhelming” swell of public support.

COUNCILLOR Ian Scott has become the first elected member to publicly call for Andrea Manson to step down from her position as council convener. shet.news/kdwub

A satirical take on local events 200 years ago ... shet.news/4h4lp

Looking back on the week: Another busy week here at the newsdesk with council finances, energy and the upcoming Scottish Parliament election all high on the agenda Over the last seven days we published 33 news stories, two news round ups, four letters and one ViewPoint contribution. shet.news/mftca

ViewPoint: On International Women’s Day, SNP parliamentary candidate Hannah Mary Goodlad makes a passionate appeal to call out gender-based obstacles and argues for a new politics shet.news/8gwnu

“If you genuinely think there’s a problem, don’t stop until you get answers.” Esmé Capp is only 19, but she has spent the entirety of her adult life battling for someone to listen to her. Aged just 14 she sought help for her painful periods, but was told that it was “completely normal”.

It's fitting that Phoenix plays such a major part in teenager Lauri Siegel’s sporting comeback. Like the mythical bird rising from the ashes, 16-year-old Lauri has dragged herself from her lowest ebb to clamber to her biggest sporting high in just over 12 months. shet.news/8f58f

Shetland Islands Council needs to take a “more strategic, long-term approach to achieving financial balance” – and “urgently” increase the pace of its change programme. That is the view of the Accounts Commission, which has published its latest best value report on the SIC. shet.news/lsq6o

Election candidate Hannah Mary Goodlad has been accused of taking “cheap shots” after calling on a political rival to publicly oppose the Mossy Hill wind farm. SNP candidate Goodlad and Emma Macdonald have traded barbs as polling day draws nearer. shet.news/rp0u0

Frustrations have been voiced after it was announced that Whalsay will remain operating with a single vessel for longer than expected due to dry docking delays. shet.news/n2hyl

ViewPoint: Salmon Scotland chief executive Tavish Scott responds to this week’s Viewpoint contribution by Shetland Fishermen’s Association’s Sheila Keith shet.news/l6vwb

Flames will light up St Magnus Bay tonight as 44 warriors led by Knut Gråskjegg set fire to their Viking galley on the shore of Northmavine, writes Alex Purbrick. shet.news/hnx5r

A copy of the ‘Save Scalloway Pool’ petition which has amassed more than 4,000 signatures has been handed into Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT). The trust is the core funder of Shetland Recreational Trust (SRT), which runs the pool. shet.news/36ob4

Proposals to increase community benefit from onshore wind energy projects from £5,000 to £6,000 per installed megawatt have been described as “deeply underwhelming” by the @scotlibdems.org.uk @beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social @emmamacdonald.bsky.social shet.news/s82pt

The only dedicated shoe shop in Shetland will shut in May. The Lerwick branch of retailer Beggs Shoes opened on Commercial Street back in 2013. shet.news/s0b18