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Ferry commuters urged to have “back-up plan” during timetable changes
SIC environment and transport chairwoman Moraig Lyall has urged North Isles commuters to consider how “essential” their travel is and have a “back-up” plan ahead
READ FULL STORYLargest cruise ship yet arrives in Lerwick
The largest cruise ship yet to visit Lerwick Harbour arrived this morning (Monday) on a maiden visit.
READ FULL STORYRare bittern makes appearance in the South Mainland
A little bittern was discovered at Brow Marsh this weekend — making it the seventh record for Shetland. The bittern was first spotted yesterday (Saturday) by…
READ FULL STORYWeisdale man to undergo gruelling challenge after father’s diagnosis
A Weisdale man is running seven half marathons in a week after his father was diagnosed with both prostate cancer and motor neurone disease (MND)…
READ FULL STORYNorth Isles ferries to operate to ‘alternative’ timetable
Ferry services on the Bluemull Sound between Yell, Unst and Fetlar will operate to alternative timetables due to limited crew availability. The SIC announced these…
READ FULL STORYViking benefit fund agrees £2.2 million deal with SSE
Shetland Community Benefit Fund (SCBF) have celebrated today after signing a new legal agreement which offers a yearly fund of £2.2 million.
READ FULL STORYSSE stops work after landslide near windfarm site
SSE has announced all site work has been halted following a landslide between Upper Kergord and the B9075.
READ FULL STORYSSE admits cable testing caused Girlsta fire
SSE has confirmed the fire near Girlsta Loch on Friday was caused by one of their cables igniting during testing.
READ FULL STORYSkerries residents back fixed links
Skerries residents have expressed a deep desire for fixed links – and strongly believe there would be huge benefits in a tunnel between Whalsay and
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Polish tall ship depart Lerwick
Dar Mlodziezy has left Lerwick after three days of welcoming visitors.
READ FULL STORYSSE withdraws application to close road for over two months
SSE has withdrawn their application to close the Kergord to Sandwater road for over two months after being accused of creating “absolute mayhem”.
READ FULL STORYRoad to close for over two months without community ‘consultation’
The council’s environment and transport chairwoman Moraig Lyall confirmed she was unaware of plans to close the B9075 for over two months to lay an
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Norwegian Skjold class corvette cruise past Whalsay
Norwegian navy vessel Gnist was captured racing past Whalsay this morning.
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Meteor fly over Dunrossness
A “fireball” was captured flying over Dunrossness this morning amid reports of a “loud” meteor.
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