An annual fire festival in Shetland is to have women involved in its "jarl squad" for the first time.Lerwick Up Helly Aa is held on the last Tuesday of January, and this year's event will see men and women leading the torchlight procession.

An annual fire festival in Shetland is to have women involved in its "jarl squad" for the first time.Lerwick Up Helly Aa is held on the last Tuesday of January, and this year's event will see men and women leading the torchlight procession.