Posts by Kevin Craigens:
Two-man crew of sunken creel boat rescued
The two man crew from a fishing boat were rescued this morning (Friday) after their creel boat sunk off Skerries. A call to the coastguard…
READ FULL STORYHPMA backdoor risks losing the fleet, says skipper
A skipper has renewed warning calls over the implementation of highly protected marine areas (HPMAs). Mark Anderson, skipper of the Prolific, says more scientific research…
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Independence vote ‘ironically’ inspired co-operation, former isles MP says
Relations between the Scottish and UK governments were at their best on the lead up to the independence referendum, a former isles MP told a…
READ FULL STORYHPMAs scrapped, government confirms
The Scottish government has confirmed that controversial plans for highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) have been scrapped today (Tuesday). Earlier this year, net zero secretary…
READ FULL STORYLifeboat crew return after 18-hour call
The coxswain of the Lerwick lifeboat has spoken about the “horrible” conditions his crew experienced while on an 18 hour call-out. Stephen Manson described the…
READ FULL STORYEnergy giant nominated for awards
SSE Renewables has been nominated for two awards relating to work at the Viking Energy windfarm. The energy giant is up for an award in…
READ FULL STORYCoastguard stood down after German aircraft goes missing
A search for an aircraft that went missing between Shetland and Norway was stood down on Monday, the coastguard has said. Contact was lost with…
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Kate Humble promotes Shetland in new film
Nature and wildlife presenter Kate Humble starred in a Promote Shetland feature film aimed at showing off the best of the isles. The 30-minute film…
READ FULL STORYPort authority signs offshore wind agreement
Lerwick Port Authority will provide support for a major floating offshore windfarm after signing a memorandum of understanding earlier today (Wednesday). The memorandum with Irish…
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Skydive raises thousands for charity
A Lerwick woman’s plan to raise money for charity took-off when she committed to skydiving. Teresa Williamson, who twice was diagnosed with endometriosis, decided she…
READ FULL STORYTechnical issues cause delays to flights
Loganair said there will be delays expected on flights today (Monday) as a result of a technical issue with air traffic control systems. The National…
READ FULL STORYHistoric Brough Lodge sold for £30,000
The historic Brough Lodge in Fetlar has been sold to a European heritage group for £30,000. The European Heritage Project, which is run by Peter…
READ FULL STORYScottish government plans to track small fishing boats
Small fishing vessels could be tracked under new sustainability proposals from the Scottish government to help replenish marine life. The proposals set out that vessels…
READ FULL STORYPeople urged to check voter information
People have been reminded to check they are eligible to vote in any upcoming elections. Letters were sent out by the electoral registration officer last…
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