Expansionist Polish firm becomes third big foreign player on Shetland salmon scene
Shetland has a third foreign salmon farming giant to rival Hjaltland and Scottish Sea Farms and this time it is not Norwegian.
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Norwegian fishing boat under tow after engine fire
Fire took hold of a Norwegian fishing boat 30 miles east of Lerwick this morning. Thirteen people were onboard the longliner Keltic when the engine-fire
READ FULL STORYFears for disease-free status as farmer defies voluntary schemes
A farmer is defying voluntary health initiatives for livestock that help keep infections at bay, placing at risk Shetland’s hard-earned status as a disease-free haven
READ FULL STORYConcerns raised over foreign firms gaining permanent ownership of fish farm sites
Councillors are concerned that foreign fish farming companies are to be granted permanent ownership of sea sites around Shetland under new legislation.
READ FULL STORYCouncillors approve £5m of building projects, including Aith road upgrade
Councillors have approved 12 new building projects costing £5 million to proceed into their capital programme for the next four years, including improvements for roads
READ FULL STORYFormer NHS Shetland psychologist subject of incompetence hearing
A former NHS Shetland clinical psychologist is the subject of a hearing over alleged misconduct or incompetence.
READ FULL STORYStaney Hill groups set to bid for slice of £40,000 community cake
Excitement is mounting up on Staney Hill for the big day when the people vote on how to spend £40,000 in the community. Next Saturday
READ FULL STORYNine-dart leg is highlight of a great day
World darts champion Phil “The Power” Taylor lit up the Clickimin Centre on Saturday, beating Dennis “The Menace” Priestley in the final of the Clickimin
READ FULL STORYTimes Past
Mystery and confusion surrounded a bizarre incident at the Sullom Voe Terminal this week when an intruder spotted in the terminal sparked a full-scale security
READ FULL STORYEditorial: The Old Rock 17.09.10
At first glance, SIC chief executive Alistair Buchan’s reform proposals, accepted unanimously by councillors this week, appear rather procedural.
READ FULL STORYLetter from Westminster
September used to be a month when MPs would be more notable at Westminster for their absence.
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