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Shetland Schoolchildren Study in Classrooms Sponsored by Norwegian Oil Giant

Oslo, Norway · Oslo

Shetland Schoolchildren Study in Classrooms Sponsored by Norwegian Oil Giant

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

This story was published in partnership with Norway’s E24. Norwegian oil company Equinor is spending more than £200,000 to sponsor science classrooms in the Shetland Islands, as it seeks approval for plans to develop the vast Rosebank oilfield 80 miles off the coast. Opponents of Rosebank — the largest new oil and gas field in the North Sea — have accused Equinor of using its deep pockets to dilute concerns over further drilling. Developing the …See the Story

Lib Dems select Macdonald to contest election

Liberal Democratic Party · Shetland

Lib Dems select Macdonald to contest election

Shetland Liberal Democrats have selected SIC leader Emma Macdonald as their candidate for next year’s Scottish parliamentary elections – and she is already raring to... Lib Dems select Macdonald to contest election See the Story

POLL: Should we change our spelling of Up-Helly-A'?

Shetland · Shetland

POLL: Should we change our spelling of Up-Helly-A'?

With many changes happening at newspaper we are taking a fresh look at our style guide – including the spelling of Up-Helly-A’. POLL: Should we change our spelling of Up-Helly-A’?Read Article

Shetland tunnels plan takes ‘significant’ step forward with study approval

Shetland Islands Council will fund a study that represents “a significant step towards the construction of tunnels between our islands".Shetland Islands · Shetland Islands Read Article

Hyfire appoints Wendie Thomson to lead Scotland and Ireland sales

New regional appointment announced by Hyfire Hyfire has announced the appointment of Wendie Thomson as Regional Sales Manager for Scotland and Ireland. According to Hyfire, Thomson joins the company with more than 30 years of experience in the fire safety and security sectors. She will be responsible for supporting existing partners across the region, developing […]Ireland · Ireland Read Article

Car crashes at Gremista in Lerwick

The driver of this black Audi had a lucky escape last night after the car was involved in a crash at Gremista in Lerwick. The... Car crashes at Gremista in LerwickAudi · Lerwick Read Article

In this week's Shetland Times

In today’s (Thursday, 3rd July) edition of The Shetland Times: • EXCLUSIVE: Breaking down the council’s multimillion spend on agency staff for inter-island ferries. • Council... In this week’s Shetland TimesShetland · Shetland Read Article

Woman ordered to stay away from Northern Isles MP

A 50-year-old woman has been ordered to stay away from Alistair Carmichael MP and his parliamentary offices in Lerwick and Kirkwall. Claire Louise Syme, of... Woman ordered to stay away from Northern Isles MPLerwick · Lerwick Read Article

Man, 64, ordered to pay compensation for sexual assault

A 64-year-old man who committed a “disgraceful” sexual assault on a woman in a Lerwick pub has been ordered to pay compensation and complete unpaid... Man, 64, ordered to pay compensation for sexual assaultLerwick · Lerwick Read Article

Uber Eats reveals nominees from Scotland for Restaurant of the Year Awards

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Uber Eats is turning up the heat on the UK & Ireland food scene with the return of its hotly anticipated Restaurant of the Year Awards.Food & Drink · Ireland Read Article

Woman Freed After Being 'Trapped' by Telephone Box in Scottish Island

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A WOMAN has been freed after a phone box had to be “removed” by firefighters in Shetland ...Shetland · Shetland See the Story

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