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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Sullom Voe job losses ‘obviously a blow’, says council leader
Job losses at Sullom Voe oil terminal are “obviously a blow to the individuals affected,” said council leader Steven Coutts.
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Skippers demand urgent action amid plastic pollution claims
Frustrated fishing skippers are demanding urgent action on gill net and longline fishing by overseas vessels which they claim are acting aggressively and littering the…
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Mossy Hill Windfarm – graphic shows the view from Bressay
The company behind the Mossy Hill Windfarm, which was approved by Shetland Islands Council last week, has issued an artist’s impression which shows the turbines…
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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
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