New report is a boost for fishing industry, says Carmichael
A new report on fishing from an all-party parliamentary group has been welcomed by Alistair Carmichael MP – the report will be a boost to…
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Flood risk plan published by SIC
Shetland Islands Council has published “vital” plans to manage the risk of flooding across the isles. The plan, out for public consultation, provides detail on…
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Medical evacuation of offshore worker
The Shetland Coastguard helicopter carried out a medical evacuation today (Sunday) from an offshore installation under 100 miles west of Shetland. The coastguard was contacted…
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Drug dogs put on a demonstration for sheriff
Sheriff Ian Cruickshank took a pause from his daily duties and reflected on the “impressive” work that charity Dogs Against Drugs does in the community….
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MSP calls for long-term funding to secure affordable rural homes
Scottish Greens Highlands and Islands MSP Ariane Burgess hsa called on the Scottish government to do more to support the delivery of rural homes in…
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Viking windfarm blades arrive
The latest shipment of the machinery for the Viking Energy windfarm arrived in Greenhead bays yesterday. BBC Belem was the fifth such cargo vessel to…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 20th January) edition of The Shetland Times: • Fair Isle ‘saved’ by multi-million pound Levelling Up investment. • Islands Deal to be…
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£100m Islands Growth Deal being signed
Shetland Islands Council leader Emma Macdonald today (Friday) signs an Islands Growth Deal which aims to inject millions of pound into the economy. The historic…
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Adverse weather could affect freight crossing
Freight vessel Hildasay‘s arrival in Lerwick could be delayed tomorrow morning (Thursday) because of adverse weather. Delays of up to two hours could be expected…
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RNLI Lerwick always ready, says coxswain
Emergency beacons at sea can save lives, according to Lerwick coxswain Stephen Manson – whose team responded to a false alarm yesterday morning.
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Sumburgh Airport to re-open after snow disruption
Sumburgh Airport is expected to re-open by 11.30am after snow caused disruption this morning (Monday). Flights to and from Shetland have been delayed by up…
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Althing debate to focus on the church
Next weekend’s Althing debate will hark back to the organisation’s early days, with a discussion on churches.
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Temporary emergency department relocation at Gilbert Bain
Gilbert Bain hospital is to temporarily relocate the emergency department while maintenance on electrics is completed. Patients will find the emergency department in the day…
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Weather-related disruption on freight vessels
Freight vessels which are due to sail this evening (Saturday) are facing disruption due to weather. Helliar is scheduled to leave Lerwick at 5pm headed…
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