Shetland driving offences increase by 20%
There was a 20% increase in the number of road traffic offences detected in Shetland in 2018/19 compared to the previous year after the police upped resources in response to “ongoing concerns” over driving.
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Salmon farming company plans to build controversial cleaning plant next to Shetland ferry terminal
Residents in a Shetland settlement are up in arms after it emerged that an international salmon farming service company is planning to build a large net cleaning plant on crofting land next to the Toft ferry terminal.
Harbour on lockdown as suspicious package forces evacuation of area near Shetland’s Sullom Voe Terminal
An island harbour was left in lockdown yesterday after a suspicious package was reported, forcing evacuations and delays to ships waiting to berth.
False alarm after staff evacuated on Shetland due to potentially suspicious package at Sella Ness
Police have confirmed that a potentially suspicious package discovered on Shetland today is not as feared as first thought after staff were evacuated from buildings near to the Sella Ness area.
Jamie Crawford is flying high with a new series of Scotland from the Sky
Jamie Crawford has enjoyed the high life more than most Scots.
One rescued from early morning house fire in Shetland
A person was rescued from a house fire on Shetland in the early hours of this morning.
Sponsors announced as preparations get underway for 2019 instalment of Shetland Boat Week
Preparations for this year’s Shetland Boat Week are well under way with event organisers announcing the four main sponsors for the fourth instalment of the event.
Energy giant Total hit with safety notice over rota changes
French energy giant Total has been issued with a safety notice after it “failed” to adequately assess the safety risks around changing offshore rotas.
Transocean Leader on its way to West of Shetland for Spirit Energy
After weeks of delays, the Transocean Leader rig is now heading to the Greater Warwick Area (GWA) west of Shetland for Spirit Energy.
Young father’s tragic death inspires wife to launch heart screening campaign
A woman from Shetland whose husband died suddenly from an undiagnosed heart problem aged just 29 has launched a campaign to look into holding heart screening events for young people in the isles.
Cash-strapped councils spend £60million on consultants
Councils across the north and north-east have spent more than £60million drafting in consultants, the Press and Journal can reveal.
From pregnant pause to promotion for North Sea oil boss
The idea of returning from maternity leave to a promotion sounds a bit fanciful.
Tavish Scott hits out at rising water bills for village halls
Community halls in Shetland have been threatened by this month’s rising water bills, according to MSP Tavish Scott.
Mum flees burning van with her three-year-old son after bird’s nest catches fire
A woman who managed to escape with her three-year-old son from her burning car just seconds before it was engulfed by flames is urging local drivers to check under the bonnet for nesting birds before setting off.
Grass greener with paddock grazing scheme
A move to paddock grazing can boost both grass and livestock performance, according to Shetland farmer Jamie Leslie.
Emergency services attend to motor home blaze in Shetland
Fire crews attended to a motor home that caught fire near Kalliness, Weisdale earlier today.
Aberdeenshire parties on as nightclubs across north of Scotland call last orders
The number of nightclubs across the north of Scotland has plummeted over the last five years - except in Aberdeenshire.
North and north-east councils suffered budget cuts over past five years, says report
North and north-east councils suffered a dramatic fall in Scottish Government cash to fund services over the last five years, Scotland’s public spending watchdog has said.
Wind power continues to divide Shetland
A campaign group on Shetland has said there are still "hurdles" to overcome before a transmission link to the mainland becomes a reality.
Hurricane Energy achieves hook-up of FPSO at Lancaster field
After months of setbacks, Hurricane Energy has successfully hooked up its production vessel to its huge Lancaster field west of Shetland.
Council rules out paying for tunnel to isle
A northern isle will suffer a "slow and painful death" if serious discussions are not had about building a tunnel or fixed link to replace the ferry service, a councillor has said.
Fair Isle observatory crowdfunder stopped after quickly reaching £26,000
A crowdfunder launched to help a young family who lost their home in a fire that destroyed an internationally renowned research centre has been wound up after it saw a "phenomenal" £26,000 raised in just a few days.
Shetland Gas Plant workers hold the first of five planned 24-hour strikes
Workers at Shetland Gas Plant yesterday held the first of five planned 24-hour strikes in a dispute over proposed changes to the shift rota system.
Thousands raised to help family who lost home in bird observatory blaze
More than £22,200 has been raised to help a family who lost their home and possessions in a fire which destroyed a renowned island bird observatory.
Nearly £20,000 raised for Fair Isle fire victims
Nearly £20,000 has been raised for the family who runs the Fair Isle Bird Observatory after their home and possessions were destroyed in the fire that left the renowned research facility in ruins.
Islands knitwear company’s founder signs over 100% stake to staff
Shetland firm Laurence Odie Knitwear has become employee-owned as its founder looks towards retirement.
North sisters share their story in support of week-long drive to raise awareness of living donations
As sisters they have always been close.
Workers to strike at Shetland Gas Plant
Offshore union Unite has confirmed its members at the Shetland Gas Plant will carry out the first of a series of 24-hour strikes tomorrow.
Samaritans cyclist pays a visit to Thurso branch
A long-distance charity cyclist is to visit the Samaritans branch in Thurso as part of his 1,600-mile journey to Shetland.
Fire crews airlifted to island as blaze destroys bird observatory
A fire crew was taken by helicopter to a remote island after a blaze broke out at a renowned bird observatory.
Fire crew transported in by helicopter as fire breaks out at Fair Isle Bird Observatory
Two fire crews are currently attending a building fire at a Bird Observatory on the remote Fair Isle near Shetland.
Lerwick man named as victim of house fire
Police have named the man who died in a house fire in Shetland almost two weeks ago as 48-year-old Ross Grant from Lerwick.