Fears over velvet crab fishing ban
Moves to ban velvet crab fishing for two months have left the Shetland Shellfish Managment Organisation (SSMO) backpedalling, with the board due to meet yesterday…
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Latest poll suggests public backs fleet’s wish to ‘regain control’ of fishing grounds
Fishermen have the backing of the public when it comes to the fleet’s desire to “regain control” of the UK’s fishing grounds after Brexit.
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‘Rambling’ PM prepared to trade away fishing rights, claims Carmichael
The “rambling” Prime Minister needs to give greater clarity on what the fishing industry can expect after Brexit, according to isles MP Alistair Carmichael. He…
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Local boat lands ‘golden’ surprise
The NAFC Marine Centre received a surprise delivery this week when they accepted a second rare albino haddock.
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Ferry contract must pay heed to booming fishing industry, says Collins
Fishermen are demanding the “huge growth” in landings are considered when the Scottish government looks to the new lifeline ferry service.
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No SNP sell-out (Jonathan Wills)
Your report on Alistair Carmichael’s visit to Whalsay quotes an un-named resident of Da Bonnie Isle as saying the SNP would “sell out” the fishing…
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Political row turns focus on ‘damaging’ fisheries policy
Clarity is needed from the SNP over its position on EU membership after nationalist MPs took opposing views on the Common Fisheries Policy.
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Crabber Edward Henry escorted to Scalloway after wave causes power loss
A 25-metre crab vessel was escorted into Scalloway on Tuesday morning by the Aith lifeboat after she was struck by heavy seas and lost power
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Wills wins support for Brexit ‘crisis’ motion at islands commission
Worries caused by the Brexit “crisis” were flagged up by councillor Jonathan Wills yesterday when he addressed an international islands commission warning that Shetland is
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Brexit debate sees opinions divide in farming and fishing sectors
Brexit came under the spotlight at a lively meeting in the Shetland Museum last night, with farming and fishing leaders divided over the issue. The…
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Fishermen’s photos inspire new exhibition
The latest exhibition at Shetland Museum’s Da Gadderie, At Sea and Ashore, is a showcase of four Shetland fishermen’s own photographs.
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Seasonal boost to activity under way at Lerwick Harbour
• The opening of the offshore season in northern waters saw specialist oil industry vessels return to Lerwick Harbour during April to support subsea development
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Stay or go? Industry figures have their say on EU referendum
Voters will go to the polls in June to have their say on whether the UK should be in or out of the European Union….
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Tales of ‘silver darlings’ launches tomorrow
Herring Tales: How the silver darlings shaped human taste and history, by Donald Murray, published by Bloomsbury Publishing. The hardback is available from the Shetland…
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