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Scots farmers who sold lambs painted with Ukraine flag raise over £2k for refugees

Shetland Solidarity with Refugees had already raised in excess of £16,000 in recent weeks on the back of the Ukraine crisis.

Fishermen demand help with fuel costs 'so fleet can keep feeding the nation'

Fishermen demand help with fuel costs 'so fleet can keep feeding the nation'

Plea issued as the war in Ukraine more than doubles the cost of marine diesel in comparison to last year

Fishermen: We need help with fuel costs so fleet can keep feeding the nation

Fishermen: We need help with fuel costs so fleet can keep feeding the nation

The Shetland Fishermen’s Association warned that without action boats could be forced to remain tied up – impacting UK food supplies.

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Controversial Cambo oil field granted license extension despite environmental fears

The UK and Scottish Governments are divided on the potential development of the massive Cambo oil field near Shetland.

Scottish homes 'rattled and creaked' by 5.1 earthquake causing beds to shake

Scots were forced awake in the early hours by their homes 'rattling and creaking' after an earthquake occurred on the North East coast reaching to a magnitude of 5.1

Parts of UK hit by 4.9 magnitude earthquake causing homes to shake northeast of Shetland

British Geological Survey says earthquake had a magnitude of 4.9

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Scots homes 'rattled' by 5.1 magnitude earthquake as locals wake to 'beds shaking'

More than 70 people reported the earthquake, which took place at 5.23am today.

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UK earthquake causes 'homes to rattle' during two-minutes of tremors

UK earthquake causes 'homes to rattle' during two-minutes of tremors

Measured 5.1 magnitude and struck shortly before dawn

UK earthquake: 5.1 magnitude tremor shakes parts of Britain causing houses to 'rattle'

UK earthquake: 5.1 magnitude tremor shakes parts of Britain causing houses to 'rattle'

It was felt in Shetland, Aberdeen, Ellon, Stonehaven, Helmsdale, Inverurie, Lairg, Huntly, Banff and Fraserburgh, according to The British Geological Survey

Spaceport applies for licences to launch satellites from Shetland

Spaceport applies for licences to launch satellites from Shetland

It is hoped work can begin in late March, with a first orbital launch from UK soil after the third quarter this year

Russian oil tanker 'not welcome' in Orkney, says UK Transport Minister

Russian oil tanker 'not welcome' in Orkney, says UK Transport Minister

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he had written to all UK ports calling on them not to offer facilities to Russian-owned or controlled vessels and the local council confirmed a Russian tanker has cancelled a docking.

Rockets set to lift off from Shetland Islands by year’s end

Rockets set to lift off from Shetland Islands by year’s end

Shetland Islands Council has given the £43m project planning permission

Rockets to lift off from Shetland Islands by year’s end

Rockets to lift off from Shetland Islands by year’s end

The Lamba Ness peninsular in Unst will be home to the £43m SaxaVord Spaceport.

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New tidal power project hailed as ‘important milestone’

New tidal power project hailed as ‘important milestone’

Simon Forrest said the new project put Shetland 'at the forefront of the green energy revolution'

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Couple give up stressful commute for new crofting life on Shetland island

Helen Hart, 55, and partner Jason Tilbury, 57, bought South Brough Croft on Yell, one of Shetland’s North Isles.

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