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Plans to stop fishing in 10 per cent of Scottish waters have been put on hold by the government, it was confirmed in Holyrood today… HPMAs to be put on hold

‘Sigh of relief’ as government makes u-turn on HPMA proposals  Shetland News

HPMAs to be put on hold  Shetland Times Online

Avian flu impacts breeding success of Scottish birds of prey  Scottish Natural Heritage

Recommendation made to MCA as man overboard investigation concludes  Shetland News

Lifejacket concerns after Copious death off Shetland coast  The Press & Journal

Report urges new safety measures after man dies falling overboard in tragic Shetland fishing incident  Aberdeen Live

SIC adopts ‘family leave’ policy for councillors  Shetland News

Fishing boats will be required to demonstrate they have the means to recover an unconscious person from the water following an investigation into the death… Boats must prove they have means to recover people from water after Copious death

The crew of the Marlin sailing yacht have hailed the Lerwick Lifeboat team who helped them on Sunday before the start of the second leg… Yacht crew hail ‘remarkable’ Lerwick Lifeboat team