Two-man crew of sunken creel boat rescued
The two man crew from a fishing boat were rescued this morning (Friday) after their creel boat sunk off Skerries. A call to the coastguard…
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WATCH: Orca come right alongside fishing vessel off Skerries
A large number of orcas were seen by Whalsay fishing crew on the Zephyr off Skerries last night (Sunday) with one coming right alongside the
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Egg-citement in Skerries as Easter bunny sails in with sweet treats
The residents of Skerries were treated to a special visit from the Easter bunny on Saturday, who came bearing gifts. Arriving off the ferry with…
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Santa sails into Skerries on his sleigh
Santa made his Christmas rounds a little bit earlier last week – sailing across for a visit to Skerries on his sleigh. While there was…
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Engineers restore power in Skerries and South Mainland
SSEN engineers arrived in Skerries yesterday (Thursday 17th) after travelling by ferry. Once on site engineers restored power to the 58 households shortly before 1…
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New ramp in place at Skerries terminal
The ramp at the Skerries ferry terminal was replaced this week by local contractors Malakoff, working for Shetland Islands Council.
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Helicopter flies sick people to hospital on Christmas Day
The Coastguard helicopter was called out twice on Christmas Day to airlift people to the Shetland Mainland.
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Weight restriction introduced for Skerries ferry
A fault at the Skerries terminal means only vehicles of three tonnes and under will be allowed on the island’s ferry Filla.
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Film crew needs help to finish Skerries production
A Belgian film crew has launched a crowdfunding appeal to help them put the finishing touches on a documentary about Skerries.
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WATCH: Schoolhouse Cinema is star attraction for Skerries community
With a popcorn machine, a snazzy projector and seats from an Odeon picture house in Manchester, Skerries has its first cinema to enjoy.
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White House controversy, a Skerries cinema and emergency control centre calls in this week’s Shetland Times
• Officials have declined to confirm claims the SIC has agreed liability for the cost of its troubled headquarters. • Scotland’s chief fire officer has…
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Flight plans offer new hope for Skerries
Signs of renewed hope are emerging in Skerries with plans to have air services to and from the remote island reinstated.
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‘Loneliest boy’ Aron swamped by Christmas presents
Skerries schoolboy Aron Anderson has received thousands of cards and messages of Christmas cheer from around the world after one internet user suggested the generous
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Ferry dispute put on hold
Planned industrial action on several SIC ferries, due to take place tomorrow morning, has been called off.
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