Blue-green algae spotted in Sandy Loch
Potentially toxic blue-green algae has been spotted in Sandy Loch, according to a notice from the council this morning (Tuesday).
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Fair Isle Bird Observatory announces new hires ahead of re-opening in spring
After receiving a record number of applications from around the world, the Fair Isle Bird Observatory this morning (Thursday) announced its picks for both a…
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Parliament “seriously considered” pause on new salmon farms
Scotland’s salmon farming industry is working too slowly to fix its sustainability issues, according to a parliament report published this morning (Friday). Prepared by the…
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Councillors to debate free bus tickets
Councillors will vote next week on a two-year trial program for all-round free bus travel across the Isles. If successful, the plan would make Shetland…
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WATCH: Councillor highlights outdoor access rights after receiving reports of folk being threatened and harassed
Visitors to a stretch of South Mainland coast have reported threats, harassment and verbal abuse.
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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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Clickimin loch group branded ‘shambles’ over inaction
The group formed to investigate the lifeless state of Clickimin loch has been branded a “shambles” over its poor progress.
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Investigations into fly infestation found no unusual conditions at waste management facility
Officials investigating the large numbers of flies plaguing Shetland in recent days have found no unusual conditions at the Gremista waste management facility. The SIC’s…
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‘Flies plaguing Shetland’ forces café’s closure
A café was forced to close due to the huge numbers of flies which have been causing a nuisance across Shetland for several days. The…
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Calls for fixed links to be prioritised in Shetland’s route map to carbon net zero
The push to meet carbon net zero targets represents the best opportunity to achieve fixed links in Shetland, a councillor has claimed.
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School receives eco award for commitment to environmental learning
A primary school has been awarded an international excellence accreditation in recognition of its commitment to environmental awareness. Cullivoe Primary School recently received its fifth…
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Shetland shops invited to tackle ‘war on waste’ with new funding scheme to ditch single use packaging
Shops in Shetland could “lead a revolution” in eradicating wasteful packaging – with one Hillswick retailer already reaping the benefits. Zero Waste Scotland is to…
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Carmichael backs bid to cut throwaway plastic packaging
MP Alistair Carmichael has backed a cross-party motion aimed at reducing supermarkets’ use of plastic packaging The motion, backed by MPs from all major parties,…
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