Shetland Islands Broadcasting Company

After the sea conditions were such that the coastguard AW189 helicopter based at Sumburgh was unable to safely uplift a casualty from a fishing boat 30 nautical miles east-south-east of Sumburgh, the fishing boat headed to Lerwick harbour.

This was to land the crewman in need of medical attention. It was met at the quayside by the ambulance service.

Alistair Carmichael has commented on the UK government Scottish Affairs Committee report on fixed links for Scottish islands, just released.

Mr Carmichael said that the committee’s report added to the drumbeat of support for fixed links for the isles, adding that this is an idea whose time had surely come.

About 1500 households in Shetland are to receive letters confirming £150 off their energy bills this winter, with the automatic application of the Warm Home Discount.

Two and a half weeks after the Shetland Webcams network was badly affected by a widespread power cut in Shetland, a temporary livestream is still in place while repairs continue.