Ferry terminal out of action during weekend linkspan work
Laxo ferry terminal will be out of action during three days of linkspan maintenance work. The work will begin after the 6.30pm crossing on Friday,…
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Storm Arwen forces school closures
Storm Arwen has forced the closure of a number of schools today (Friday). Foula and Fair Isle primary schools didn’t open this morning and Ollaberry…
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Decision on long-sought improvements to ‘death trap’ road set for January
A councillor has told of his involvement in a serious accident on a busy stretch of road in highlighting the urgent need for improved safety.
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Board slams businesses over ‘clearly unacceptable’ failure to pay fees
Licence holders at three Shetland businesses are to be warned after failing to pay fees despite repeated warnings.
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Technical fault puts Bluemull Sound ferry Geira out of service
The inter-island ferry Geira, which is used on the Bluemull Sound service between Yell, Unst and Fetlar, is out of service due to technical issues…
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WATCH: Caution urged after debris spills on road at Girlsta
Police and an SIC Roads team are on their way to Girlsta following reports of spilt debris on the road near Girlsta. One reader contacted…
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Council imposes 20mph limit due to barrier repairs
Motorists heading to meet a ferry at Toft have been urged to allow extra time for their journey due to roadworks. Shetland Islands Council has…
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Council ferries to switch to reduced basic timetable
A restricted inter-island ferry timetable will be introduced next week serving “critical” needs in isles’ communities.
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Council ‘can’t shy away’ from climate issues, ZetTrans say
Shetland Islands Council cannot be seen to “shy away” from tackling climate change in the isles, a ZetTrans meeting has heard.
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WATCH: Gritter spins in icy conditions
A driver’s dashcam footage has captured the moment a council gritter fell foul of treacherous icy conditions. The incident took place in the North Mainland…
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Ferry disruption after Fivla develops engine fault
Ferry services across the Yell Sound have again been disrupted after one of the vessels developed a problem.
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SIC acquires Slap in £17.5 million deal
Shetland Islands Council has acquired the property organisation, which owns buildings including the so-called “White House”, for around £17.5 million. On Tuesday the SIC and…
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“Ambitious” 10-year plan hopes to improve outcomes for all
An “ambitious” 10-year plan which aims to improve the lives of every Shetland resident was launched on Tuesday. The Shetland Partnership Plan 2018 – 2028…
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Blue green algae found in Tingwall
Another loch has been found to contain blue green algae, this time the Loch of Griesta in Tingwall. Notices will be posted next to the…
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