Demands for speed limit reductions amid frustration over SIC’s ‘endless strategising’
Community leaders have demanded speed limit reduction amid frustrations over the “endless debate” on “active travel” that has been going for years.
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A970 to remain closed overnight after three people injured in serious crash
A section of the A970 is likely to remain closed overnight to allow for investigations into a serious crash which injured three people. Police were…
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Police, fire service and ambulance attend serious two vehicle crash on A970 near Sandwick
Emergency services attended a serious two vehicle crash on the A970 at Sandwick. Police Scotland said officers were alerted to the crash at around 3pm. …
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Roadworks lasting up to 10 months begin on A971 to allow for Viking Energy cable laying
Roadworks lasting up to 10 months have begun to allow cables to be laid for the Viking Energy windfarm. The SIC announced today (Monday) that…
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Weather related travel disruption to Shetland sparks stock shortage at Tesco in Lerwick
Tesco in Lerwick is struggling to keep its shelves fully stocked due to travel disruption posed by the adverse weather. The superstore confirmed today (Friday)…
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Police advise motorists not to travel unless ‘absolutely necessary’ after snow leads to car crash and road closure
Police have urged drivers to stay home and only take to the roads for essential journeys after fresh snowfall led to at least one accident
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Travel to and from Shetland for essential purposes only, NorthLink reminds passengers
NorthLink has reminded customers planning journeys to or from Shetland that only essential travel is currently permitted. The ferry operator posted an announcement on its…
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Ferry services face possible disruption amid weather warning for high winds
Severe gales forecast for Shetland tomorrow have sparked weather and transport warnings. NorthLink posted an “early disruption message” this morning alerting customers to possible disruption…
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Travel restrictions between Shetland and higher tier Covid-19 regions to become law
Travel restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19 are set to become law, the First Minister has said. Nicola Sturgeon said today that the…
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Warnings issued after torrential rain in Shetland causes flooded roads, landslides and disruption
Drivers have been urged to “slow down and take care” after heavy rainfall brought widespread flooding in Shetland.
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Bergen flight resumes and Cornwall added to Loganair summer schedule
Flights between Sumburgh Airport and Bergen in Norway will resume next summer, airline Loganair has revealed. Its services were badly affected by the global pandemic…
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Roadworks to repair South Road, Lerwick, following downpours set to continue into next week
Repairs to a busy road which was damaged during torrential downpours are expected to continue into next week, the SIC has confirmed. The SIC put…
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Most tourist bookings unavailable for Foula and Fair Isle flights due to Covid-19 risk
Shetland’s inter-islands flight operator will no longer be taking most tourist bookings “to protect the resilience of the service”. Airtask, which operates the services from…
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Blogger’s Shetland trip lets visitors know isles are ‘open for business’ – but they must respect the rules
Travel blogger The Chaotic Scot has spent an action packed few days in Shetland.
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