August 20th, 2010 by
Shetland Times
Plans for Shetland’s first wavefarm are continuing to move forward in a positive way, according to the two firms backing the project.
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July 28th, 2010 by
Shetland Times
Britain’s seabird populations are suffering a steep and perilous decline, according to new figures released by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), the government’s conservation adviser.
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July 7th, 2010 by
Shetland Times
A bid has been made for UNESCO World Heritage status for Mousa Broch, Old Scatness and Jarlshof under the banner of “The Crucible of Iron Age Shetland”, it emerged today.
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June 21st, 2010 by
Jim Tait
A US-based animal rights organisation has offered a £1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who shot six seals off the West Side of Shetland.
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June 16th, 2010 by
Shetland Times
Police are investigating the deaths of six common seals which were found washed up on the shoreline at Bridge of Walls earlier this month.
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June 9th, 2010 by
Ryan Taylor
Investigations are underway after a suspected blue green algae was discovered at the Spiggie Loch.
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May 18th, 2010 by
Shetland Times
A new project at the RSPB bird reserve at Sumburgh Head is fast becoming an internet hit. In what is believed to be a world first, live images from a puffin burrow are being broadcast on the internet, and people seem to be getting hooked on puffincam.
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April 20th, 2010 by
Shetland Times
Farmers and crofters will not face penalties as a result of breakdowns of electronic sheep tagging equipment, according to parliamentary answers to isles MSP Tavish Scott.
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April 13th, 2010 by
Shetland Times
The isles are gearing up for the 23rd annual Voar Redd Up, due to be held this weekend. More than 3,000 volunteers have already pledged their support for the event, coming from all walks of life including hall committees, kirk groups, youth groups, schools, individual families, boating clubs, local businesses, development organisations and many other community groups.
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March 31st, 2010 by
Louise Thomason
Communities in Shetland are to benefit from £150,000 in grants under the latest round of funding from the Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) which promotes lower carbon dioxide emissions.
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