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Posts by Kevin Craigens:
No commitment for fixed links feasibility study
Commitment from the Scottish government to fixed links in the isles has come under renewed scrutiny.
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Cruise in Company guest harbours announced
Several harbours have been selected as guest hosts for Cruise in Company, as part of next year’s Tall Ships Races. Scalloway, Cullivoe and the Unst…
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Christmas tree marks beginning of festive season
Lerwick’s Market Cross will be lit up by the Christmas tree which was put in place yesterday (Monday). The placement of the tree is arranged…
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Growth continues after Covid for port
Lerwick Harbour saw around 50,000 more passengers visit during the cruise season this year compared to 2021. With Covid-19 restrictions lifted Lerwick Port Authority (LPA)…
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Picture: Mirrie dancers seen over North Nesting
A magnificent view of the Mirrie Dancers at The Old Schoolhouse, North Nesting. The picture was taken last night (Monday) by Kev Bryant at his…
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Whalsay ferry service back to normal
Whalsay ferry services are now running as normal after one of the ferries encountered a mechanical breakdown earlier today. Hendra was not sailing until midday after…
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Replacement ferry helps Whalsay service
Disruption to the Whalsay ferry service is being eased by the introduction of a replacement ferry. A breakdown on the Hendra meant that the service…
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Freight ferry delays expected
Delays are to be expected on the freight ferries this afternoon (Friday) subject to forecasted weather. Arrow is expected to arrive in Lerwick at 1pm…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 24th November) edition of The Shetland Times: Campaign tackles sexual abuse as #SaferShetland tells tales of almost 200 harrowing events. Man arrested in…
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More than £8 million of charity trust grants available to community groups
As many as 27 charitable organisations and community projects will benefit from the £8.7 million of funding Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) have earmarked for grants…
READ FULL STORYFurther delays expected on sailings
Further delays are expected on sailings between Lerwick and Aberdeen today (Wednesday) with further delays expected tomorrow too. The passenger ferry Hjaltland is scheduled to…
READ FULL STORYFisheries debate hears spatial squeeze is a problem
The fishing industry must be heard before the spatial squeeze worsens, according to the isles MSP Beatrice Wishart. During a debate on fisheries in Holyrood…
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Breakdown for West Mainland recycling collection
Shetland Islands Council (SIC) are unable to pick up waste from side roads in the West Mainland. Bin men have been hampered by a vehicle…
READ FULL STORYDelays expected on NorthLink sailings
NorthLink are warning of delays for sailings over night due to poor weather. Hrossey is expected to face delays on departure in Aberdeen this evening…
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