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Carmichael John Williamson mugshot

Serving Police Scotland officer convicted of rape and sexual offences

A view from above of the SaxaVord spaceport on Unst

Rocket company granted licence to launch from UK

Cockapoo with matted fur

Couple banned from keeping animals for two years because of dogs’ matted coats

The King pats a pony in front of a parade of soldiers in kilts

Guard of honour marks King’s arrival at Balmoral for summer break

A sunset behind an oil rig

Rosebank consultation closes in ‘major step’ ahead of UK Government decision

A view of part of the BP Etap platform in the North Sea

BP puts its North Sea business up for sale after 60 years of production

Car driving in heavy rain

Thunderstorm warnings in place across Scotland after hot weather

Alison O'Donnell posing for photos at the Bafta Scotland awards

Actress Alison O’Donnell to leave Shetland role after 13 years

Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon says Murrell has never explained his embezzlement crimes to her

Murrell told jeweller ‘I’m the man with the money’ – reports

Alex Cole-Hamilton with his wife Gill and daughter Darcy surrounded by supporters

Lib Dems set to take ‘big step forward’ in Scotland, Cole-Hamilton predicts

The Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, reflected on water

Lib Dem Liam McArthur first MSP returned – winning with record vote share

An illustration of an RFA One rocket flying through the sky

Space rocket company eyes summer launch window as it applies for licence

Alex Cole-Hamilton holding a Lib Dem leaflet while in a large kitchen

Lib Dems launch manifesto with call for change ‘with fairness at its heart’

Nigel Farage speaking in front of Reform signage

Indyref2 ‘reasonable’ if issue becomes ‘relevant’ in future – Farage

Mark Bonnar returns for Line Of Duty series seven as new cast revealed

Unst residents to have first call on seats to view spaceport’s rocket launches
SaxaVord Spaceport on the Shetland island hopes to host its first test launch during the summer months.
Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor

Space rocket company ‘on the cusp of launches’ to appoint administrators

In Pictures: Burning galley provides fitting climax to Up Helly Aa revelry

Crowds gather in Shetland for Up Helly Aa fire festival

Amber warning for snow issued as wintry weather continues

Snow and ice to blanket much of the UK on first weekend of the year

A gritter lorry spreads salt on the road

Bitterly cold start to year to continue as heavy snow falls in some areas

Inquiry into death of worker with Covid to consider safety measures on oil rig

Dozens of homes remain without power after severe gales

Warning of disruption as 75mph gusts forecast

Man who murdered his partner in a hot tub sentenced to 25 years in prison

Man found guilty of murdering his partner in hot tub
Aren Pearson murdered Canadian national Claire Leveque at a property in the Sandness area on February 11, 2024.
Nick Forbes, PA Scotland

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Shetland will play ‘significant role’ in driving economic growth – Swinney

King begins Balmoral residency with military ceremony

Pony power at Highcroft Hall

People in remote areas more likely to develop certain diseases, study finds

Wheelhouse left unattended before trawlers collided, report finds

Spaceport’s ‘floating road’ over peat bog nearly finished ahead of test launch

Completion of Shetland green energy projects hailed as ‘major milestone’

‘Very unusual’ fire caused rocket explosion, delaying first space launch bid

Rocket engine explodes during test ahead of planned UK launch

What next for space launch bids after rocket engine explosion in Shetland?

Spacecraft test at Shetland spaceport fails due to ‘anomaly’

King pats Shetland pony mascot as a guard of honour marks his Balmoral arrival

£10.9m funding boost announced for Scotland’s ‘burgeoning’ space sector

Thundery showers to hit UK amid cold and wet start to summer

Shetland spaceport counting down to first launch after official opening

Bad weather halts Swinney’s trip to Shetland for £5m islands funding deal

First Minister to announce £5 million in funding for various island initiatives

Chevron to sell North Sea oil interests after 55 years

Camilla feeds donkeys and horses while hosting equine charity reception

Crime drama Shetland to return for two new series

Viking festival Jarl Squad includes female participants for first time

Shetland spaceport to host orbital rocket launches from 2025

Rocket company given £3.5m ahead of Shetland space launch

‘Bronze age ritual cemetery’ discovered at planned Shetland spaceport

Thursday could be hottest day of 2023 – with warm Bank Holiday weekend forecast

Downton Abbey star joins Shetland cast as filming on new series begins

No coronation bank holiday for public sector workers on Shetland – councillors

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