It is an environmentally-focused episode this week as Shetland Island’s Councillor Ryan Thomson speaks about his campaign to encourage businesses to stop using single-use plastics.
Ryan explains to host Marjolein Robertson the dangers of plastics and the pair discuss different ways in which businesses and individuals can tackle this growing problem.
A power outage has today affected homes and businesses in the South Mainland.
Engineers are working to restore the supply to over 1,900 customers.
The disruption to supply is due to a fault in the overhead network.
It is hoped power will be restored by 5pm.
The disruption to supply has forced the closure today of the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and Visitor Centre.
A volunteering open day will be hosted by Clan Cancer Support next month.
The event is scheduled to take place at the Islesburgh Community Centre on 2nd June, from 12-2pm.
The charity aims to encourage people to use their free time to support local people impacted by cancer.
Clan says volunteers are needed to offer its vital listening and support service, which enables people impacted by a diagnosis to speak to someone about their cancer journey.
No experience is required, and all training will be provided by the charity.
Clan recommends that volunteers commit to a minimum of three and a half hours per week.
Attendees are welcome to drop in to Clan’s Shetland wellbeing centre, based at Islesburgh, on the day.
Clan team members will be on hand to advise anyone interested in applying.
Clan’s volunteer coordinator Pamela Fenton said: “You don’t need to be a cancer expert to be a volunteer with Clan. You do need to be a good listener and to give your time. In return you’ll get training and the opportunity to play an important role in your local cancer support charity.
“The benefits of volunteering can be felt by the charity and the volunteer. Volunteering can provide work experience, new friendships and the opportunity to develop new skills which can enrich your working and personal life.”
Meanwhile, there are further opportunities for volunteers to get involved in The BookBench Trail with the charity looking for people to care for the public artwork featured in the sculpture trail this summer.
The BookBench Trail will go live across the north-east, Moray, Orkney and Shetland from 30th June, with 41 large BookBench sculptures being displayed in locations across Clan’s geography.
Ms Fenton added: “We’d urge anyone who is interested in getting involved to come along to our open day at our Shetland centre where they can find out more about the charity and the opportunities available.”
A 70 year-old woman has died after falling from a cliff at St Ninian’s Isle.
Emergency services have been attending.
Coastguard rescue teams from Lerwick and Sumburgh were at the scene this afternoon. The coastguard rescue helicopter was also mobilised.
The Lerwick lifeboat has been in attendance, as well as an ambulance and Scottish Fire and Rescue’s Sumburgh rescue boat.
Officers from Police Scotland were also in attendance, as well as senior coastguard rescue officers and the divisional commander.
Police chief inspector Chris Sewell said: “Around 1pm on Friday, 23rd May, 2025, we were called to a report of a woman having fallen from a cliff near to St Ninian’s Isle, Shetland.
“Emergency services attended and a 70-year-old woman was pronounced dead. Her next of kin is aware.
“There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.”
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