Road traffic offences at ‘astronomical’ levels
Road traffic offences have reached “astronomical” levels in Shetland, an officer has claimed.
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POLL: Is £3,500 an acceptable price to charge for a school trip?
The Anderson High School sent letters to parents and carers last week about an “exciting opportunity” for a school trip to West Africa.
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A970 to close north of Lerwick to allow for removal of power lines
The A970 north of Lerwick will be closed to allow for the removal of power lines.
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Yell Sound ferries down to single vessel again
The Yell Sound inter-island ferry service will be down to one vessel tomorrow (Tuesday) due to an engineer shortage.
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New summer services to Belfast and Manchester
Two new flights to Belfast and Manchester will be available from Sumburgh Airport next summer.
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Loganair bookings up after cancellations fall by 45 per cent
Loganair has reported increased bookings as a result of performance improvements including a 45 per cent decrease on cancelled flights.
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Road users advised of ‘blue light driver training’
Firefighters are undertaking “blue light training“ this week to maintain their emergency response skills.
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Loganair looks to introduce hybrid-electric planes to decarbonise air travel
Hybrid-electric planes could soon be flying passengers to and from Shetland after Loganair announced an “exclusive” new partnership.
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UPDATE: Lerwick’s South Road remains closed as water main repairs ‘taking longer than first anticipated’.
Lerwick’s South Road is closed this morning.
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POLL: Should 20mph speed limits become the norm for built-up areas?
Roads officials are driving through plans for slower speed limits in built up areas.
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NorthLink confirms delays and early departures amid high winds
NorthLink has warned passengers of weather-related disruption to its services tonight and tomorrow.
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Ferry passengers charged wrong fare after system ‘glitch’
A glitch in the ticketing system has seen some inter-island ferry passengers charged the wrong rate.
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NorthLink advises drivers to allow extra time to contend with ‘significant’ road closures
NorthLink has advised drivers to allow extra time for check-in amid “significant” road closures and diversions in Aberdeen.
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NorthLink ferry set for return to service after extended dry dock visit
The lifeline ferry service will return to full capacity with two passenger vessels operating from tomorrow (Tuesday).
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