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  • The cancellation of the visit to Lerwick harbour tomorrow of the 150 metre Le Commandant Charcot, which was due to be the last cruise ship of the year, means that there was still a record 137 cruise ship arrivals in Lerwick harbour this year.

  • Alistair Carmichael has welcomed the decision by UK government ministers to be supportive of a proposed new subsea data cable by VodafoneThree between Scotland, Shetland and Norway.

  • NHS Shetland has welcomed the results of the latest Scottish Diabetes Survey. The 2025 results highlight several areas of particular strength for NHS Shetland.

  • The Building Standards team at the Shetland Islands Council has been recognised with a national performance award at the Building Standards Leaders Forum in Edinburgh.

  • The Scottish Green member of the Scottish parliament for the Highlands and Islands, Ariane Burgess, has welcomed the Soil Association’s decision to withdraw from certifying farmed salmon as organic.

  • White fish box landings: 4 boats landed about 1500 boxes.

  • The New Shetlander magazine is being relaunched next week following a gap of just over three years.

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