It is an environmentally-focused episode this week as Shetland Island’s Councillor Ryan Thomson speaks about his campaign to encourage businesses to stop using single-use plastics.
Ryan explains to host Marjolein Robertson the dangers of plastics and the pair discuss different ways in which businesses and individuals can tackle this growing problem.
Whalsay’s ferry service was reduced to a single vessel due to the breakdown of the Hendra.
The voicebank confirmed this morning (Saturday) the vessel had broken down and all bookings had been suspended.
However, the voicebank said in an update at noon the vessel will return to service as normal this afternoon.
Shetland Islands Council has been approached for comment.
Scalloway’s evening procession has taken place on what was a clear, fine night.
Guizer Jarl John William Laurenson took pride of place in his galley Austrsker as the day’s events reached their climax.
Supporting him was a squad of 52 folk, including family members and friends.
Crowds gathered to see the torch-lit procession taking place, as guizers mustered in Lovers Lane, before proceeding down New Street to Burn Beach.
They then went out Port Arthur to the burning site at Scalloway Boating Club, where Austrsker met her end.
The council has warned there will be a reduced footpath gritting service in Scalloway and Lerwick this weekend due to staff illness.
SIC road service staff normally provide a footpath gritting service seven days a week on footpaths in Lerwick and Scalloway, as well as in rural areas when resources allow.
However, with less staff available on Saturday and Sunday, there will be a reduced service – meaning some areas may not be gritted as usual.
The SIC urged the public to take care on some untreated footpaths which they may normally expect to be gritted.
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