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,…
READ FULL STORYLaxo 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,…
READ FULL STORYStorm 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…
READ FULL STORYA councillor has told of his involvement in a serious accident on a busy stretch of road in highlighting the urgent need for improved safety.
READ FULL STORYLicence holders at three Shetland businesses are to be warned after failing to pay fees despite repeated warnings.
READ FULL STORYThe 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…
READ FULL STORYPolice and an SIC Roads team are on their way to Girlsta following reports of spilt debris on the road near Girlsta. One reader contacted…
READ FULL STORYMotorists heading to meet a ferry at Toft have been urged to allow extra time for their journey due to roadworks. Shetland Islands Council has…
READ FULL STORYA restricted inter-island ferry timetable will be introduced next week serving “critical” needs in isles’ communities.
READ FULL STORYShetland Islands Council cannot be seen to “shy away” from tackling climate change in the isles, a ZetTrans meeting has heard.
READ FULL STORYA 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…
READ FULL STORYFerry services across the Yell Sound have again been disrupted after one of the vessels developed a problem.
READ FULL STORYShetland 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…
READ FULL STORYAn “ambitious” 10-year plan which aims to improve the lives of every Shetland resident was launched on Tuesday. The Shetland Partnership Plan 2018 – 2028…
READ FULL STORYAnother 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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