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17^th September 2019

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Frustration voiced over left luggage lockers decision

• Scotrail ditches left luggage lockers from the Union Square shopping Centre in Aberdeen

• Woman warns of potential “disaster” for those flying to and from the isles

• Scotrail says in a statement that lockers would be withdrawn from 12th October

Carmichael backs SFA stance on cod stocks and warns of no-deal Brexit risk to fishing industry

• Carmichael says fishermen must be at heart of decision-making.

• Arguments over sustainability of North Sea cod stocks.

• MP also speaks on risk no-deal Brexit poses for fishing industry.

Housing association looks forward to getting on site at Staney Hill

• Proposed development of around 350 houses is Hjaltland’s ‘most ambitous’ scheme.

• Association also ready to develop sites outside of Lerwick.

• Annual report details how well the social housing provider has been performing.

BP fined £400,000 after ‘major accident’ at Sullom Voe

• More than three tonnes of crude oil was released in less than an hour at the terminal.

• The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has called it a “major accident”.

• BP said it “remains ever-committed to safe operations across our operations.”

News

Frustration voiced over left luggage lockers decision

16/09/2019, 2 comments

Deepsea Aberdeen takes shelter from storm

16/09/2019, 0 comments

Carmichael backs SFA stance on cod stocks and warns of no-deal Brexit risk to fishing industry

16/09/2019, 0 comments

Double win for Shetland Reel gin

16/09/2019, 0 comments

Ness United retain County Shield

14/09/2019, 0 comments

NorthLink ferries to leave early

14/09/2019, 0 comments

Burra beach clean looks for volunteers

13/09/2019, 0 comments

Housing association looks forward to getting on site at Staney Hill

12/09/2019, 0 comments

Sport

Ness United retain County Shield

0 comments, 14/09/2019, by Keegan Murray

Spurs crowned Premier League champions after victory against Whitedale

06/09/2019, 0 comments

Southend claim first Parish Cup success since 1982

10/08/2019, 0 comments

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Fishing & Sea

Carmichael backs SFA stance on cod stocks and warns of no-deal Brexit risk to fishing industry

0 comments, 16/09/2019, by Shetland Times

Swan back after Faroese trip to celebrate historicial fishing links

02/09/2019, 1 comment

Goodlad claims Conservatives are only party to stand up for fishing

21/08/2019, 2 comments

Features

Dozen young sailors to join Tall Ships Races

0 comments, 15/06/2019, by Shetland Times

Group calls for community backing to save maritime heritage

22/05/2019, 0 comments

Talking Sport … with Jim Tait

02/11/2018, 0 comments

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