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A changing of the guard at Sullom Voe has taken place, with EnQuest officially taking over the terminal – ending BP's long-standing association with the site.And as the new signs were being put above the doors, staff from the new organisation were on hand to stress it was open for business. ... Read more...
An SNP MP has proposed a compromise deal aimed at ending the bitter row over controversial changes to Highlands and Islands Enterprise. (more…) Read more...
Isles shell fishermen are up in arms after Toft pier in the North Mainland was deemed unsafe and Shetland Islands Council has decided to close it.The council announced this week that the pier was not safe for further use, although fishermen say it has been long neglected, with holes in it and wi... Read more...
Local police chiefs have been praised for their involvement in the community by the chairman of the community safety and resilience board.Alastair Cooper has spoken after a Tory MSP raised concerns that Police Scotland was “wrecking” local relations and “struggles” with existing threats,... Read more...
An ill-tempered town hall meeting saw councillor Alastair Cooper and SIC chief executive Mark Boden lock horns in a row over the council budget. (more…) Read more...
A six-week consultation has been launched by Shetland Islands Council to find out what the community thinks of its new local planning guidance document known as "placemaking". (more…) Read more...
Local and national politicians have expressed concern after BP announced plans to shed about 600 jobs from its operations in the North Sea. (more…) Read more...
An elderly man with a suspected broken hip was left waiting nearly four hours for an ambulance in icy conditions yesterday. (more…) Read more...
The chief executive of Lerwick Port Authority does not expect any massive downturn in harbour activity as a result of the depressed global oil price.Sandra Laurenson said that harbour developments over the next three years would remain on track even with the lower oil price.The longer-te... Read more...
Businesses across the isles will be able to find out more about two new financial support schemes next week. Shetland Islands Council’s Economic Development Service will visit seven public halls around the islands from Baltasound to Boddam, starting on Monday. The roadshow gives the opportunity ... Read more...