Main Voar Redd Up effort this weekend
Thousands of volunteers will take to the beaches, coastlines and roadsides this weekend to clear bruck as part of the 32nd Voar Redd Up.
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PODCAST: Ryan Thomson – tackling the scourge of single-use plastic
It is an environmentally-focused episode this week as Shetland Island’s Councillor Ryan Thomson speaks about his campaign to encourage businesses to stop using single-use plastics.
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Bruck pickers will be out in force for 30th Voar Redd Up
Thousands are gearing up for Voar Redd Up
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Oil heads north from Clair platform spill
An oil spill caused by a technical problem on the Clair platform 46 miles west of Shetland was said to be heading away from land…
READ FULL STORYSustainability recognition ‘good news’ for pelagic fleet
A pelagic fishing group has affirmed its commitment to sustainable fishing by “continuing to develop its programme of responsible fishing initiatives”.
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No need to be personal (Chris Bunyan)
One issue often raised since the recent court decision about Viking Energy is how do we try and repair any divisions in the community.
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Dunna Chuck Bruck film in competition final
Aith pupils heard this week that their “Dunna Chuck Bruck” stop-motion film had made it to the final stages of the Marlisco marine litter competition.
READ FULL STORYPrestigious marine award for Fair Isle conservationist Nick
A Fair Isle-based conservationist has been honoured with the Marine Conservation Award at the prestigious RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards.
READ FULL STORYBirdwatching circus hits Unst to catch sight of rare warbler
A vast flock of birdwatchers descended on Unst this week in search of one of the tiniest birds to have ever flown across the Atlantic.
READ FULL STORYSumburgh Head solar panel plan
A request to site solar panels at Sumburgh Head near an area frequented by migrant birds will be considered by the council’s planning board this
READ FULL STORYDunrossness Primary School scoops top prize in national green competition
Dunrossness Primary School has won £3,000 in prize money for coming top in a national environmental competition.
READ FULL STORYPromotion to infrastructure job for Maggie
Shetland Islands Council has appointed Maggie Sandison as its new interim director of infrastructure.
READ FULL STORYOtter ‘addict’ Brydon highly commended for wildlife photography
An image of a Shetland otter by Brydon Thomason has been “highly commended” in this year’s British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA).
READ FULL STORYSkerries community plays starring role in Dutch pop music video
The people of Skerries’ fight to retain a strong community has been placed centre stage in a new music video by a Dutch band.
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