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A plane carrying passengers from Sumburgh Airport flew so close to a drone that a "definite risk of collision had existed."That was the findings of a recent report from the UK Airprox Board, who monitor incidents of aircraft flying in close proximity to each other.The incident occurred on 24... Read more...
Sumburgh Airport saw passenger numbers drop last year, largely due to changes in oil traffic movements.Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (Hial) says passenger movements dipped 8.5 per cent from 406,537 in 2017 to 372,064.The airport authority has put the change down to a reduction in he... Read more...
Drugs carrying a street value of over £820,000 have been seized by police throughout the Highlands and Islands during a four week period.Officers executed 34 search warrants across the region, with seizures being made from Shetland to Inverness.A variety of substances were discovered during... Read more...
Long-time North Roe resident Kevin Jamieson's day as Northmavine Guizer Jarl is up and running. (more…) Read more...
A meeting to determine whether the council will object to an application to increase the size of the turbines which would form the Viking Energy windfarm has been adjourned amid confusion among members.The firm is seeking permission to increase the height of the proposed 103 turbines by 10 metre... Read more...
The vice-chairman of Sustainable Shetland has written a letter to councillors in a last-ditch plea urging them to be "brave" when they consider Viking Energy's latest planning application. (more…) Read more...
The Shetland senior badminton team defeated Caithness 9-3 in an inter-county match on Friday at the Yell Leisure Centre.The visit of the Caithness squad also coincided with the 30th anniversary of the Yell Badminton Open.A special event was held in the Mid Yell hall on Saturday eveni... Read more...
A new tourism "development officer" has been appointed and one of her aims will be to extend the traditional tourist season. (more…) Read more...
About 30 people gathered at noon on Saturday to protest against state pension changes – and ongoing austerity measures. (more…) Read more...
It was an early start for the Uyeasound Up-Helly-A' squad as they met in good spirits on a rather grey day at the galley shed to have breakfast, a singing practice and to suit up. (more…) Read more...