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WATCH: WATCH: Climate activists bang the drum in protest of Rosebank
Climate activists made a big noise at Clickimin Loch this afternoon as they protested against development at the Rosebank oil field, west of Shetland. Andrea…
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Rosebank protest to take place at Clickimin Loch today
Climate activists are due to take to Clickimin Loch this afternoon (Saturday) to protest against the controversial Rosebank oil field, west of Shetland. Organised by…
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Climate festival begins at Clickimin
There were lots of things to keep people engaged at the opening of the Shetland Climate Festival today (Friday), said the council’s team leader for…
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Cope receives almost £700,000 of government funds
Cope will receive almost £700,000 in funding from the Scottish government as one of 13 projects designed to improve island life. Three Shetland initiatives have…
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Traffic delays expected on single track roads
Drivers can expect delays on single track roads over the coming weeks as a specialist vehicle makes its sixth annual visit this week. The roadmaster…
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SIC fails to light the way for workers memorial, said campaigner
The council’s decision not to light up the Lerwick Town Hall for International Worker’s Memorial Day has been slammed by campaigners. David Davies and his…
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Loganair to Heathrow plans take off
Loganair’s plans to move flights from Dundee to Heathrow have been approved by the UK department for transport. Earlier this week, the airline announced they…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 14th April) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Hial director to leave in summer
The managing director of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (Hial) Inglis Lyon is to step down in the summer after 18 years at Hial. Mr…
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Last leg ahead for Statsraad Lehmkuhl
Norwegian vessel Statsraad Lehmkuhl made one final stop in Lerwick before returning home, where she will be greeted by royalty. The sail training ship had…
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Iron age sites considered by Unesco
Island settlements which are thousands of years old could join the Taj Mahal and Stonehenge as world heritage sites. Mousa Broch, Jarlshof and Old Scatness…
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Sport a positive force, says young panel member
Taking part in sport can generate “huge”, positive mental and social benefits. That is according to teenager Joe William Clubb, a 17 year-old from Lerwick…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 7th April) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Tribute to rock final night of Tall Ships Races
Entertainment at the Tall Ships Races will be rounded off with a Queen tribute act topping the bill on the Saturday night. The full line…
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