Shetland Islands Broadcasting Company

Speaking during a ministerial statement in the House of Commons on enhancing household stockpiles of food and water in case of unexpected disruption, or other emergencies, Alistair Carmichael questioned the security minister, Dan Jarvis, on government plans to strengthen community resilience.

Meanwhile the security minister Dan Jarvis has been approached by members of parliament representing remote areas on the ending early next year of the traditional landline telephone network in favour of an internet-based service.

This was highlighted by a power cut on the Westside when about about 400 properties were affected for several hours and a smaller number of properties had no power for longer than that.

Work got underway this week at the Vidlin junction and the Nesting junction to install 2 bike shelters.

The Unite union has said that it has received an overwhelming mandate for strike action from its Loganair membership.

Latest figures from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency show that Shetland has one of the lowest figures for household waste recycling and one of the highest figures for incineration.

The Care Inspectorate has published a report on Cunningsburgh Early Years, following an unannounced inspection in September.

The last of the vessels in port involved in the drilling, blasting and dredging in Lerwick harbour this year are awaiting a weather window to head to Norway.