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  • A new analysis prepared for Oxfam has calculated that the Rosebank field, 85 nautical miles west-north-west of Unst, could alone be linked, over its lifetime, to approximately 57,400 excess heat-deaths globally.

  • There has been an update on the platforms around Shetland that are scheduled for removal over the next couple of years.

  • As children across Shetland are in their last full week of the summer school holidays, returning a week tomorrow, the charity Children First is reminding parents and carers that support is available now, and all year round, for families facing challenges.

  • White fish box landings: 4 boats landed about 1100 boxes. Pelagic fish landings: The herring season is underway with the Antarctic still landing at Lerwick

  • The cruise ship in Lerwick harbour today is the 317 metre Celebrity Eclipse at anchor on arrival from Greenock and before sailing for Invergordon.

  • Alistair Carmichael is to lead a new round of “Tunnel Vision” events next week.

  • Gary Robinson has had his term as chair of the board of NHS Shetland extended until the end of the year.

  • ScottishPower has awarded a development grant of £1,000 to the Shetland Women's football club.

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