Two Yell beaches among Scotland’s most beautiful
Two beaches in Yell have been named on Keep Scotland Beautiful’s list of Scotland’s Beach Award winners. Sands of Breckon and West Sandwick beaches were…
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Busy night for coastguard helicopter
The Sumburgh-based coastguard helicopter had a busy night on Monday evening when it had two call-outs virtually back to back. An offshore worker had to…
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Changes to rubbish collections in Yell and Unst
Changes are being made to the household recycling and rubbish collections in some areas of Unst and Yell. In Unst, collections in Uyeasound will now…
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Yell school affected by outbreak
Fresh details have emerged about a Covid-19 outbreak in Yell, with a staff member at Mid Yell Junior High School among those affected. Around 20…
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Outer isles residents invited to book Covid-19 test after cluster of cases reported in Yell
Concerns about a cluster of Covid-19 cases in Yell have sparked calls for outer isles residents to book a test if they feel they may…
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Calls for ‘swift progress’ in developing long-awaited road serving Cullivoe Pier
Shetland Islands Council votes to progress plans for road serving Cullivoe Pier in Yell.
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Reduced vehicle capacity on Yell service
The Yell Sound ferry MV Dagalien will be out of service for up to two weeks from the evening Friday 25th October due to planned…
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Yell windfarm consortium signs deal with Norwegian renewable energy firm Statkraft
The consortium behind a proposed windfarm in the north of Yell has signed a deal with a new development partner – the Norwegian energy company…
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Police investigate after car’s tyres punctured in Yell
A car’s tyre’s were deliberately punctured in Yell, leading to a police investigation.
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REVIEW: Baltic Crossing among top acts at Cullivoe
If you had your eyes shut for the duration of Jenny Keldie and Brian Cromarty’s opening set at Cullivoe last night, you might have imagined
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Former councillor on trial after alleged rape and sexual assault
Former North Isles councillor Robert Henderson has gone on trial accused of raping a woman 28 years ago.
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Rape charge denied at high court by former councillor
Former North Isles councillor Robert Henderson appeared at the High Court in Glasgow on Thursday accused of raping a woman 27 years ago. The 73-year-old,…
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Transport poverty threat for isles drivers
A high risk of “transport poverty” looms over swathes of Shetland, according to a report published this week.
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Crisis talks as owners look to save Yell’s Hilltop
The future of the Hilltop Bar in Yell is hanging in the balance – unless someone can come forward with new ideas for the venture….
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