climate model of our planet, and that s only possible with supervision and monitoring from space. that is what we need these satellites for. less than 700 people live on unst, and it s hoped the spaceport might bring morejobs and more people to the island. speaking as an islander, i m just really, really keen for this project to happen. i m giving it everything i can to ensure that this build happens and the spaceport is operational, because for the islanders, it s sort of a lifeline. the population has gone down, and down, and down. it s halved since 1999, and we need economic and social activity on the island to ensure its viability. unst is already a place of immense natural beauty and ancient heritage. this burial site was recently discovered not far from the launch pad. few places in the world can boast bronze age and space age sitting side by side. let s speak to matthew archer director of launch at the uk space agency.
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A FUNRAISING campaign has now begun for initial investigations into tunnels to Yell and Unst. The Yell and Unst Tunnel Action Groups have launched their joint campaign to raise funds for investigations into sub-sea tunnels for the North Isles, as ferry services become.
A NEW honesty box opened in Unst last week – but there is no cake to be found in this one. Instead, trinket boxes will be stocked in the fridge in Haroldswick. Marina Priest told Shetland News that her family is selling them to raise money in memory of their grandmother, Laura.
A “VERY rare” Bedford fire engine that used to be stationed in Unst is now being auctioned off on eBay. There have been 23 bids so far and the price stands at £1,950. The vehicle was made in 1986 and it is thought that it served Baltasound for much for the 1990s. Ex-watch.