Meeting hears of concerns over decline in wildlife numbers at Clickimin Loch
New petrol and diesel cars won’t be able to be sold after 2030, while the UK Government also wants to further hydrogen production and offshore wind
Sustainable Shetland chairman says the “effects of the peat dump should be closely monitored”
NHS Shetland board members also approve of disposing the former dental premises on Lerwick’s St Olaf St
As the number of local lochs affected by toxic algae bloom rises to six, the regularly occurring phenomenon is not entirely natural, writes Alex Purbrick.
Grieg Seafood Shetland, however, have ‘seen improvements’
Two Grieg Seafood salmon farms rated as ‘very poor’ – but local boss says ratings are ‘not always a reflection of unsatisfactory environmental impact’
Campaigners Sustainable Shetland, however, say the group should have already been set up
Ceremony intended to heal community division
Rural tourism infrastructure fund awards £300,000
Company is ‘ahead’ of government waste targets
Figures have surpassed expectations according to committee chairman Ryan Thomson.
Watchdog says current rules not adequate, as impact of salmon farming may not be contained to the vicinity of individual farms.
FOUR deep water whales have washed up on various shores across Shetland over the last few weeks, raising concern that they may be linked with the deaths of over 80 whales washed up on the west coast of Scotland and Ireland during August and September.
MAN who got into an early hours row after trying to pet a rare bearded seal that had taken up residence in Lerwick harbour has beenfined at the town’s sheriff court.
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