Viking windfarm used to promote Shetland at energy conference
The nascent Viking Energy windfarm is among the developments being used to promote the isles as a centre of excellence in energy at a major
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North Boats challenger voices fears about future of its container services
Streamline, the company which is challenging the award of the North Boats contract, has raised fears over the future of its container shipping service between
READ FULL STORYEx-Anderson High pupil is St Helena chief magistrate
A former pupil of the Anderson High School in Lerwick has been appointed as chief magistrate of the remote UK island of St Helena in
READ FULL STORYTrading standards issue fresh warning on computer callers
The council’s trading standards service has been contacted by a number of folk in Shetland over the past few days who have received phone calls
READ FULL STORYScientists produce firm evidence of warmer seas around Shetland
The sea around Shetland has warmed to such a degree that it is now at a temperature once considered typical for the south of England.
READ FULL STORYFour appear from custody on weekend assault charges
Three men and a woman appeared from custody at Lerwick Sheriff Court today in connection with separate assault charges, each alleged to have taken place
READ FULL STORYGovernment poised to announce partial climbdown on air discount scheme
The Scottish government is believed to be re-examining last year’s decision to cut charitable organisations from the Air Discount Scheme – although business representatives will
READ FULL STORYEnvironment minister in isles to hear from salmon industry
Scottish environment minister Stewart Stevenson was in Shetland today to visit salmon and mussel farming sites and hold talks with industry leaders.
READ FULL STORYUnited States student dies after swimming off beach
A young American student collapsed and died last night after swimming in the sea off West Voe beach, Sumburgh.
READ FULL STORYNorwegian premier pays tribute to wartime heroes as he opens Scalloway Museum
It was a historic, moving and above all celebratory day for the people of Scalloway as Norway’s Prime Minister graced the village to officially declare
READ FULL STORYAmbitious plans for Dales Voe base receive £10m funding boost from Scottish government
Plans to turn the Dales Voe base into the UK’s biggest and most modern oil rig decommissioning yard have received a £10 million funding boost
READ FULL STORYBP to invest in new platform support ships
BP has ordered four new platform support ships which will be based in Aberdeen and deployed in the company’s West of Shetland and Norwegian operations.
READ FULL STORYSheriff discharges businessman accused of stealing scrap metal
A man accused of stealing scrap metal was given an absolute discharge when he appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court today.
READ FULL STORYNorwegian PM arrives in Shetland for museum opening
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has arrived in Shetland on a visit which will see him open the new Scalloway Museum tomorrow morning and help
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