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Posts by Kevin Craigens:
Government not doing enough for “failed” heating oil market
Alistair Carmichael MP has said the government is not working fast enough to help islanders heat their homes in a “failed” heating oil market. The…
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New site planned for Henshall star
A Hollywood-style plaque for Shetland star Douglas Henshall could be moved outside the Lerwick Sheriff Court. In January this year the SIC announced they were…
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WATCH: Boaty McBoatface launched on marine protection mission
An automated submarine launched from Lerwick yesterday (Monday) to begin its mission to protect the marine environment around end-of-life oil fields. Boaty McBoatface departed from…
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Coastguard: Sick passenger transported from Yell
The coastguard were called to Cullivoe, Yell, this afternoon (Monday) after an emergency call was made from a boat. Once the boat had arrived in…
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Berried lobster catches could force ban on fishermen
Fishermen with a shellfish licence could be banned for anything up to eight weeks if there are any egg-bearing lobsters in their landings. Shetland will…
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Council closures on Monday
Schools and Council offices across Shetland will be closed on Monday 19th September – a Bank Holiday across the United Kingdom for the State Funeral for…
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Fifty-eight tonnes of waste picked from sea around Shetland
Fifty-eight tonnes of waste have been collected in waters around the isles since 2014, environmental group Kimo has said. The aim of the group is…
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Geological society take part in national festival
Shetland Geological Society will be hoping there is no faults when they host activities to celebrate the Scottish Geology Festival 2022. As part of the…
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Public to see plans for electricity grid
The public will have the chance to scrutinise new plans for the new electricity grid connection with the British network. Statkraft’s plans for a greener…
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New pontoon in place for Aith RNLI
Aith RNLI have announced the addition of a new berthing pontoon. The 24-metre floating dock, built by engineering and fabrication contractor Malakoff, will be available…
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Community funding awarded to two applicants
Shetland Islands Council (SIC) developments are to benefit from more than £300,000 funding from the Scottish government. As part of the Islands Programme, it is…
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96 per cent to be in fuel poverty
A council study has found that 96 per cent of Shetlanders could be in fuel poverty next year. As households could spend 10 per cent…
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Pupils become champions for local causes
School pupils have raised a total of £9,000 for local charities as part of a Scotland-wide initiative. Pupils from Aith Junior High, Brae High School,…
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Long awaited graduation joy for Covid students
Former students of UHI Shetland finally graduated today (Friday).
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