Normal ferry service to resume after crew’s Covid isolation
The Bressay ferry service will return to a normal timetable from tomorrow (Saturday). The ferry had been operating on a restricted schedule since last Friday…
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Traffic delays to continue after burst watermain damaged road
Drivers can expect continuing delays after it emerged a burst watermain damaged the road at a busy roundabout and will require further repairs.
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Bad weather brings warnings of delayed NorthLink crossings
Ferry journeys to and from the mainland tonight (Wednesday) could face delays due to bad weather. NorthLink Ferries issued an “advance warning of disruptions” last…
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Delays for drivers while workmen repair burst watermain at busy roundabout
Drivers have been warned of significant delays while repairs are carried out to a burst watermain at a busy roundabout. Three-way traffic lights have been…
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Drivers advised to allow extra time during road resurfacing works
Drivers have been advised to allow extra time for their journeys during a 10-day period of roadworks. The SIC said resurfacing work would being on…
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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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