Weather halts freight services
NorthLink’s freight sailings have been cancelled, the ferry operator has advised. The Helliar was due to sail from Lerwick to Kirkwall and Aberdeen tonight [Saturday]…
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NorthLink issues further details of weather-related delays
NorthLink has issued a warning that all of its sailings on Sunday are currently under review due to poor forecast conditions. The ferry operator says…
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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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NorthLink’s Shetland services at risk of disruption all weekend due to ‘extreme conditions’ in Aberdeen
Lifeline ferry services between Shetland and the mainland face risk of further disruption over the coming days.
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Shetland Flyer shares amazing drone footage of snowy Lerwick
Shetland Flyer took these stunning shots of Lerwick after heavy snowfall yesterday (Wednesday).
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Woman fears tragedy and warns bairns to stay off icy lochs
A horrified woman who saw children walking across a frozen loch on Friday afternoon fears there will be a tragedy if the “crazy” stunt is
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Gritter came off road amid reports of black ice around Lerwick
The SIC’s fleet of gritters has been battling to keep the roads safe amid widespread from across Shetland last night – with one of 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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Parents warned of sewage leak near Lerwick school due to heavy rain
Sewage is leaking from a drain near Sound Primary School, forcing alternative plans to be put in place for the school bus services. Head teacher…
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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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NorthLink sailings cancelled
NorthLink has cancelled its sailings to Aberdeen and Lerwick tonight, amid warnings of possible weather-related disruptions until Monday. Freight sailings have also been called off…
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for possible Shetland storms
A storm warning has been issued for Shetland and other parts of the UK this week – although forecasters remain uncertain about when and where…
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NorthLink warn of possible delays
NorthLink is warning of a delay in its northbound sailing tonight because of poor weather.
READ FULL STORYFerry sailing cancelled
Tonight’s (Saturday’s) southbound sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen has been cancelled. Meanwhile, ferry operators NorthLink are advising passengers on this evening’s northbound sailing that arrival…
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