Shetland Islands Broadcasting Company

The development of the Rosebank field, 85 nautical miles west-north-west of Unst, will not be affected by the Conservatives losing a vote, by 323 votes to 108, in the House of Commons.

The Shetland Islands Council roads service has advised of road resurfacing work Whalsay, Lunna and Kergord and continuing until the end of June.

The nature conservation programme, Species on the Edge, is running free workshops in Shetland this summer, helping attendees connect with their local cultural and natural heritage through art.

There have been delays and cancellations at Sumburgh airport today (Wednesday). This is because of the poor visibility.

The Lerwick lifeboat was launched on service to a pan-pan relay. The 14 metre sailing yacht Sunny, with four persons on board, had mechanical problems.

A Panamanian registered 244 metre Afromax tanker, that was sanctioned by the European Union on the 24th of April, passed 100 nautical miles west of Shetland.

The latest survey of traffic on Sound Brae in Lerwick has found that throughout the day of the survey there were 19,750 traffic movements.

In what may be good news for the Shetland Gas Plant, there is evidence that the historical link between the price for natural gas and crude oil is breaking, encouraged by the Middle East crises.