First local funding from Crown Estate fund agreed
The first funding awards have been made from the recently launched Shetland Crown Estate fund, with seven organisations receiving funding for local projects.
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Councillor warns of unemployment growth in town hall meeting
Shetland can expect to see a 10 per cent growth in unemployment as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, a senior councillor has warned. Chairman…
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Dysfunctional and tired (Vic Thomas)
Listening to SIC councillor Alistair Cooper, on a recent radio programme, commenting somewhat gloomily about the looming economic horizon facing Shetland was a sad reflection
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Gas sweetening plant at Sullom Voe put on hold
The proposed new gas sweetening plant for BP’s Sullom Voe terminal has been put on hold due to the fall in global oil prices.
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Safety board gives its support for emergency tug cover
Further weight has been added to the argument in favour of retaining emergency tug cover around the isles.
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