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Job losses at Sullom Voe oil terminal are "obviously a blow to the individuals affected," said council leader Steven Coutts. (more…) Read more...
Frustrated fishing skippers are demanding urgent action on gill net and longline fishing by overseas vessels which they claim are acting aggressively and littering the waters with plastic pollution. (more…) Read more...
The company behind the Mossy Hill Windfarm, which was approved by Shetland Islands Council last week, has issued an artist's impression which shows the turbines visible from Bressay. (more…) Read more...
Thousands of volunteers will take to the beaches, coastlines and roadsides this weekend to clear bruck as part of the 32nd Voar Redd Up. (more…) Read more...
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. (more…) Read more...
Thousands of volunteers are gearing up for the 30th annual Voar Redd Up this weekend – ready to clear beaches, coastlines and roadsides of bruck. (more…) Read more...
An oil spill caused by a technical problem on the Clair platform 46 miles west of Shetland was said to be heading away from land earlier today. (more…) Read more...
A pelagic fishing group has affirmed its commitment to sustainable fishing by “continuing to develop its programme of responsible fishing initiatives”. (more…) Read more...
One issue often raised since the recent court decision about Viking Energy is how do we try and repair any divisions in the community. There is no simple answer to that, but a start might be trying to respect each other’s opinions and accepting that someone on the other side of the argument can... Read more...
Aith pupils' "Dunna Chuck Bruck" stop-motion film has made it to the final stages of the Marlisco marine litter competition. (more…) Read more...