Shetland Islands

Campaigner Kerrie, founder of the Shetland Islands' Pride festival, criticised the ruling and said it would set back progress for trans people like her.

Sky-watchers in the Shetland Islands and north-west Scotland have the best chance of spotting them.

Proposals to build rocket-launching sites in remote locations such as the Shetland Islands mean more positions should open up in the UK space industry in the very near future.

Neil Hutchison, the executive manager for roads for Shetland Islands Council warned drivers not to travel unless it was absolutely necessary, given the "deteriorating" conditions in the area.

Shetland Islands Council said road conditions were hazardous in many areas, affecting school transport and disrupting ferry services.