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Weekly Highlights
Monday, 28 February 2022
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Below you'll find 9 highlights from the past week.
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Spaceport team 'delighted' as SIC confirms it is minded to approve planning application

Spaceport team 'delighted' as SIC confirms it is minded to approve planning application

THE PROPOSED spaceport in Britain’s most northerly island is in line to receive the go-ahead from Shetland Islands Council's planning department. The council said …
Success of crime drama will play 'important part' in tourism recovery

Success of crime drama will play 'important part' in tourism recovery

THE SHETLAND TV crime drama will play an important role in the local tourism sector’s recovery from the Covid pandemic, according to council chief …
Prime minister to 'investigate' status of Russian-owned tanker

Prime minister to 'investigate' status of Russian-owned tanker

UK PRIME minister Boris Johnson has said he will “immediately investigate” the presence of a Russian-owned oil tanker at Sullom Voe oil terminal following …
More than £11,000 raised by community after devastating house fire

More than £11,000 raised by community after devastating house fire

A FUNDRAISER has been launched to help two people who lost their home and belongings in a fire. More than £11,000 has already been …
'Business as usual' as Russian tanker berths at Sullom Voe

'Business as usual' as Russian tanker berths at Sullom Voe

ISLES MP Alistair Carmichael says he is at a loss as to how to respond to some of his constituents who have been in …
State-owned Russian tanker's visit to Sullom Voe amid sanctions sends out 'the wrong signals'

State-owned Russian tanker's visit to Sullom Voe amid sanctions sends out 'the wrong signals'

WITH sanctions against some Russian banks and three oligarchs announced on Tuesday, business with Russia appears to be continuing as usual, even in Shetland. …
Brand new Valentia will add safety and comfort for fishing crew

Brand new Valentia will add safety and comfort for fishing crew

LOCAL skipper Richard Grains says he was pleased how his new crabber Valentia LK21 performed during her 800-mile journey from Valentia Island, in the …
Drugs seized at Sumburgh Airport

Drugs seized at Sumburgh Airport

POLICE officers recovered drugs at Sumburgh Airport on Monday evening. A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged. Police officers, acting on intelligence, were assisted …
Gatherings in Lerwick ferry waiting room a 'concern'

Gatherings in Lerwick ferry waiting room a 'concern'

THERE is a “serious issue” of people hanging out in the Bressay ferry waiting room in Lerwick and sometimes indulging in “anti-social behaviour” - …
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