Officials investigating the large numbers of flies plaguing Shetland in recent days have found no unusual conditions at the Gremista waste management facility. The SIC’s…
READ FULL STORYA café was forced to close due to the huge numbers of flies which have been causing a nuisance across Shetland for several days. The…
READ FULL STORYThe push to meet carbon net zero targets represents the best opportunity to achieve fixed links in Shetland, a councillor has claimed.
READ FULL STORYA primary school has been awarded an international excellence accreditation in recognition of its commitment to environmental awareness. Cullivoe Primary School recently received its fifth…
READ FULL STORYShops in Shetland could “lead a revolution” in eradicating wasteful packaging – with one Hillswick retailer already reaping the benefits. Zero Waste Scotland is to…
READ FULL STORYMP Alistair Carmichael has backed a cross-party motion aimed at reducing supermarkets’ use of plastic packaging The motion, backed by MPs from all major parties,…
READ FULL STORYJob losses at Sullom Voe oil terminal are “obviously a blow to the individuals affected,” said council leader Steven Coutts.
READ FULL STORYFrustrated fishing skippers are demanding urgent action on gill net and longline fishing by overseas vessels which they claim are acting aggressively and littering the…
READ FULL STORYThe 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…
READ FULL STORYThousands of volunteers will take to the beaches, coastlines and roadsides this weekend to clear bruck as part of the 32nd Voar Redd Up.
READ FULL STORYIt 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.
READ FULL STORYThousands are gearing up for Voar Redd Up
READ FULL STORYAn oil spill caused by a technical problem on the Clair platform 46 miles west of Shetland was said to be heading away from land…
READ FULL STORYA pelagic fishing group has affirmed its commitment to sustainable fishing by “continuing to develop its programme of responsible fishing initiatives”.
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