Schools shut again
All schools in Shetland are closed again today (Tuesday) due to forecasts of continued snowfall. Both Lerwick and Scalloway UHI Shetland campuses are also closed…
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Sumburgh Airport to re-open after snow disruption
Sumburgh Airport is expected to re-open by 11.30am after snow caused disruption this morning (Monday). Flights to and from Shetland have been delayed by up…
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SSEN dealing with secondary fault affecting 94 customers
Only 24 properties remain without power from the initial snow storm last Monday – in Vementry, Grobsness, Brechin and Watsness, However, a further 94 customers in…
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Engineer: Work still to be done in “challenging” conditions
Linesman Ivan Mitchell described the damage which caused blackouts across the island as “fairly serious” in a video released by SSEN. Mr Mitchell has been…
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Government minister praises community effort in emergency
Scottish government minister for resilience Keith Brown visited Shetland to meet responders and agencies involved in efforts to restore power. He visited Bixter Community Hall…
READ FULL STORYPower could be restored by Monday
As many as 1,700 are still without power as SSEN say they hope to have power restored by Monday. SSEN said in a statement that…
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WATCH: Bixter Hall hub for community
Bixter Hall has been a hub for the community in the last few days as disruption brings halt to daily lives. SSEN posted a video…
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Power restored to certain areas as more engineers arrive
Power was restored to people in the Out Skerries, parts of Voe and northern parts of Whalsay on Wednesday, SSEN has said. As many as…
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Schools and college to stay shut on Thursday
All schools and early learning settings will stay closed on Thursday, the SIC has said. The Lerwick and Scalloway campuses of Shetland College will also…
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Almost 3,000 customers still without power as SSEN provides update
Almost 3,000 SSEN customers remain without power as the company battles to fix damage broken overhead lines. SSEN said its efforts to restore power were…
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Power cuts discussed at Scottish government level
Shetland is in the midst of a major incident as a result of the worsening wintry weather.
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PICTURES: Snow causes travel and power chaos
Snow and ice has continued to cause travel disruption, with many drivers having to abandon vehicles while making their way home on Monday night. Others…
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UPDATED: Pantomime, buses and beanfeast cancelled as snowy weather affects roads
The A968 road between Voe and Firth in the North Mainland is now closed to all through traffic. Accumulations of snow have meant that the…
READ FULL STORYPolice warn drivers to take care in snowy weather
Police have asked drivers to take care on the roads as high winds and snow make driving conditions difficult. Dave Coupe, executive manager for roads,…
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