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Ferry disruption for passengers, NorthLink says
Northbound passengers on tonight’s (Wednesday) sailing from Aberdeen have been given an uncertain update on their departure for Lerwick. Due to forecasted weather conditions, passengers…
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NorthLink sailings cancelled
NorthLink cancelled its first sailings of the year today (Tuesday). Sailings of Hjaltland and Hrossey to and from Lerwick were cancelled because of the adverse…
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Happy New Year
Here’s wishing a very happy New Year to all our readers, contributors and advertisers. We would like to wish you all the very best for…
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WATCH: Yell duck race billed as top event
Yell’s annual duck race has raised an impressive £500 for the RNLI. The long-running event has been held annually since the 1980s, and comes as…
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NorthLink weather warning
NorthLink has warned that current forecasts indicate the possibility of disruption from Tuesday through to Thursday. As things stand, the Hrossey is due to depart…
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Families facing crippling energy bills as price cap rises
Families could be up to £2,000 worse off during one of the coldest times of the year following the increase in Ofgem’s price cap on…
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On the crest of a wave at Boddam
The weather may have been pretty grim of late, but at least some people have been able to make the most of it. Surfers Joe…
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Motorist dies in Christmas Day crash
A motorist died following a Christmas Day road crash near Bixter, it has emerged. Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident, which took place…
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Don’t visit relatives in hospital if you feel unwell, says NHS Shetland
People are being urged to avoid visiting the hospital, or any care homes, if they feel unwell. The plea has come from NHS Shetland, which…
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Latest ferry disruption
NorthLink has warned of more weather-related delays to its service today [Friday]. The ferry operator says tonight’s southbound sailing of the Hjaltland will head direct…
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UPDATED: Road re-opened after significant damage caused to building
The A970 main road at Holmsgarth in Lerwick has been re-opened. High winds had forced the closure of the road after significant damage was caused…
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NorthLink sailings cancelled
NorthLink has announced sailings both to and from Shetland have been cancelled. Passenger and freight services have been brought to a halt due to the…
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Encouraging signs for 2024, says LPA chief executive
An encouraging 2023 has given confidence to Lerwick Port Authority’s (LPA) chief executive, with new opportunities looming in the new year. New figures released by…
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Media teams on press awards shortlists
The Shetland Times has been nominated as newspaper of the year at the Highlands and Islands Media Awards. Reporter Chloe Irvine has also been shortlisted…
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