SIC issues latest on ferries
The inter-island ferry Bigga will is being brought back into service on Bluemull Sound following yesterday’s incident involving a cement mixer. Shetland Islands Council says…
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Fresh salmon lost overboard from NorthLink freight boat in severe weather
Cargo including fresh salmon was lost overboard from the NorthLink freight boat during severe weather.
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Papa Stour cable replacement completed
Papa Stour residents have had their electricity supply successfully switched, following the recent installation of a replacement subsea cable. Engineers working for SSEN Distribution had…
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POLL: Can you rely on public transport to get to Sumburgh Airport?
The mass exodus of the October holidays has revived the debate on parking at Sumburgh Airport.
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Isles documentary scoops three awards at film festival
A film which showcases an unlikely relationship between a Westside man and a wild otter won three awards at the Wildscreen Panda Awards.
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Best-selling author The Batch Lady to share her time saving cookery tips at Taste of Shetland workshops
Best-selling author, time-saving guru and family-cooking expert The Batch Lady is coming to Shetland for a series of events.
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Jaws brings season to close with double serving of musical treats
A double helping of musical treats is set to be served up thanks to a pioneering project in “sound noir”.
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 18th October) edition of The Shetland Times: • Outrage as NorthLink fares are set to soar • EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds of inter-island ferry complaints…
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Emergency services carry out search for missing person
Emergency services carried out a search in Bressay after a person was reported missing.
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UPDATED: Person treated for shock after concrete mixer trailer overturns on Unst ferry
An investigation has been launched after a concrete mixer overturned on the Unst ferry this morning (Thursday).
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Flooding on roads after heavy rain
Drivers are being asked to take care on roads this morning, with extensive flooding across many parts of Shetland. There are many areas of standing…
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Mixer wagon topples onto pickup on Unst ferry
A mixer wagon toppled onto a pickup truck on the Unst ferry this morning, according to reports.
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Carmichael to ‘reset the narrative’ around fishing after taking senior political role
Alistair Carmichael hopes to “reset the narrative” around fishing after being elected to a key parliamentary role.
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Lifeboat volunteers celebrate 200 years of RNLI
Aith and Lerwick lifeboat volunteers signed a symbolic scroll which marked 200 years of RNLI history.
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