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BP has been fined £400,000 for a “major accident” which occurred during maintenance work at the Sullom Voe terminal. (more…) Read more...
An application to extend temporary planning permission at the Sella Ness accommodation camp until 2026 has been rejected by the council's planning committee. Applicants Malthus Uniteam had sought to extend the camp's lifespan for a period of six years, citing potential demand for itinerant worker... Read more...
A suspicious package discovered at Sella Ness in the North Mainland has turned out to be a false alarm. A Police Scotland statement said: "Police Scotland was made aware of a potentially suspicious package found in the Sella Ness area in Shetland shortly after 10.30am on Thursday, April 18. "F... Read more...
An evacuation has taken place at Sella Ness in the North Mainland following the discovery of a "suspicious package". A Police Scotland statement said: "Police Scotland was made aware of a potentially suspicious package found in the Sella Ness area in Shetland shortly after 10.30am on Thursday, Ap... Read more...
Council efforts to deal with concerns raised by Sullom Voe workers about a new bus timetable structure have paid off, members of Shetland's transport body have been told. Friday's ZetTrans meeting heard changes to one of the ferry runs from Toft could be made, with plans to run the 0630 service a... Read more...
A changing of the guard at Sullom Voe has taken place, with EnQuest officially taking over the terminal – ending BP's long-standing association with the site. And as the new signs were being put above the doors, staff from the new organisation were on hand to stress it was open for business. ... Read more...
In The Shetland Times this week... • 'Exciting future' for Garrison Theatre as committee set up to protect its place in the community. • As new fire control centre is unveiled in Dundee a whistleblower insists serious operational errors are still occuring. • Web closes on 'spiderman' ... Read more...
Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary began in May 1987 when Jan Bevington picked up an abandoned common seal on the beach outside her home in Hillswick. (more…) Read more...
A new tug for the Shetland Islands Council harbour operation at Sellaness was making her way up the east coast of Scotland this afternoon. The 32m long, two-year-old, Multratug 29 is being “bare boat” chartered as part of the council’s tug fleet renewal project, and will replace the Tirrick... Read more...
The council's convener says he is "cautiously optimistic" about the future of Sullom Voe, following today's news oil and gas company EnQuest is to take over operating control of the terminal. Malcolm Bell has spoken after the announcement BP is passing on a three per cent share of the site to EnQ... Read more...