Eastern takes over early as Flightline goes bust
By JIM TAIT EASTERN Airways has begun transporting offshore oil workers between Aberdeen and Shetland two months ahead of schedule, after the previous operator Flightline…
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Bright future for decommissioning
By LOUISE THOMASON A MEETING to discuss the future of decommissioning in Shetland was held this week. A steering group, led by representatives of local…
READ FULL STORYProtest over sex offender’s stay
RESIDENTS sent a petition to the SIC this week in protest at a paedophile being sent to live on a family housing estate as the…
READ FULL STORYFire means chip shop has to stop frying
THE centre of Lerwick was enveloped in smoke for a short period on Saturday lunchtime after one of the town’s chip shops went up in…
READ FULL STORYEqual pay talks may be nearing conclusion
THE COUNCIL believes it is closing in on a deal with its staff to bring the much-prolonged equal pay negotiations to an end and adding…
READ FULL STORYNo fuel rebate, says Treasury
THE UK Treasury has quashed suggestions of a fuel rebate for Shetland, citing the fact that motorists might drive here to fill up with lower…
READ FULL STORYCLAN tally
THE CLAN 1,2,3 appeal for a new cancer centre in Aberdeen now stands at £121,023, thanks to another busy week of fundraising. The Mr and…
READ FULL STORYOpen day at hangar
THE SUMBURGH coastguard search and rescue unit is holding its first open day on Sunday 14th December. The event will take place at the CHC…
READ FULL STORYNew youth elections candidates
ELECTIONS to the Scottish Youth Parliament are to be held next Thursday and with Ryan Smith’s and Natasha Lindsey’s terms as Shetland representatives at an…
READ FULL STORYWarning: old flares can kill
SHETLAND boat owners have been reminded of the dangers of irresponsibly dumping old flares. The Shetland Coastguard issued a warning on Friday that disused flares…
READ FULL STORYSwarbacks in marine pilot
AN AREA of water off Shetland’s north-west Mainland has been chosen as part of a pilot scheme into marine planning. Swarbacks Minn, between Muckle Roe…
READ FULL STORYGlut of fish on markets
THE BIGGEST landing of fish in Shetland this century was realised on Monday. According to LHD, a combination of poor weather last week and fishermen…
READ FULL STORYSIC invests in Yell company’s well boat
THE AQUACULTURE industry received a welcome boost recently with an investment by the SIC into North Isles Marine Ltd. The £370,000 loan to the Yell-based…
READ FULL STORYLots to read in the December issue
THE DECEMBER edition of Shetland Life offers up a variety of interesting contributions covering maritime history, sports, food and gardening, along with the usual columns….
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