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.
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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…
READ FULL STORYWeather disrupts ferry sailings
NorthLink passengers are being advised that tonight’s (Friday’s) sailings between Shetland and Aberdeen have been cancelled. The ferry operators have cancelled both the north and…
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High tides lead to dramatic photos
More weather related disruption has been caused around the isles this week, this time by the highest tides of the year so far.
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Ferry delays expected
Ferry sailings to and from Lerwick tonight (Tuesday) will be subject to weather delays, route operators NorthLink have warned. Due to a poor forecast this…
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Cullivoe road meeting postponed
A public meeting scheduled to take place this afternoon (Tuesday) has fallen victim to the weather.
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Sound Primary School to close early because of gales
Sound Primary School will close early today because of the worsening weather.
READ FULL STORYNorthLink warn of weather-related disruption
Poor weather forecasts have led to NorthLink warning of disruption to its sailings during the coming week.
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