No trout in Burn of Lunklet because of metals, damning report finds
Trout can no longer live in the Burn of Lunklet because of high concentrations of metal from the Viking construction site, a damning report has
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Viking ‘regrets’ Sandwater loch incident
Viking Energy has said it “regrets” an incident which led to residue from their construction site at Sandwater running into the nearby loch. The company…
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Council investigating reports of run-offs from Viking work into Sandwater loch
The council say they are “investigating further” after images were shared on social media of alleged run-offs from Viking Energy construction work running into the…
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More than 200 sign petition against large construction compound required for Viking Energy windfarm
More than 200 people have signed a petition objecting to a large construction compound linked to the controversial Viking Energy windfarm.
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Sustainable Shetland makes call for moratorium on windfarms
A call has been made by Sustainable Shetland for a moratorium on all windfarm development.
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Sustainable makes plea to councillors over Viking’s plans to increase turbine size
The vice-chairman of Sustainable Shetland has reiterated his plea to councillors not to back Viking Energy’s plans to increase the maximum size of its proposed
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Fox resigns as deputy leader of Shetland Islands Council
Shetland South member Billy Fox has resigned today from his position as deputy leader of Shetland Islands Council.
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Not good for wind developers (James MacKenzie)
It can hardly be a coincidence that Peel Energy has made its application to Scottish ministers for the Beaw Field Windfarm in the same week
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Mid Kame landslip on proposed windfarm site
A landslip near the site of a proposed road serving the Viking windfarm north of Sandwater has prompted concern from the project’s opponent.
READ FULL STORYJonathan’s old chestnut (James Mackenzie)
It doesn’t matter how much one argues; in spite of a number of commentators’ observations, and previous letters contradicting him, Jonathan Wills (Readers’ views, 9th
READ FULL STORYComfort from Mr Tinkler (Jonathan Wills)
It is a comfort to know that Ian Tinkler does not despise any of the trustees of Shetland Charitable Trust (Readers’ Views, 2nd October).
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Fundamental problem (Frank Hay and James Mackenzie)
We are disappointed that you did not see fit to publish our open letter and its appendix in full.
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No point in council discussing windfarm again, says Wills
In a letter to Sustainable Shetland (SuS) chairman Frank Hay, councillor Jonathan Wills reiterates his support for the Viking Energy windfarm. In reply to the…
READ FULL STORYDecision day looms in windfarm legal fight
The Supreme Court will deliver its judicial decision on plans for the Viking Energy windfarm tomorrow.
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