UPDATED: Whalsay and Yell both down to single vessels
Whalsay’s ferry service was down to a single vessel due to the breakdown of the Hendra. The 42-year old vessel, which is the oldest of…
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New summer services to Belfast and Manchester
Two new flights to Belfast and Manchester will be available from Sumburgh Airport next summer.
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Loganair bookings up after cancellations fall by 45 per cent
Loganair has reported increased bookings as a result of performance improvements including a 45 per cent decrease on cancelled flights.
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First look at new ‘freighter flex’ vessels
Transport bosses have shared the latest designs for the newly named “freighter flex” vessels.
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Emergency services attend house fire in Virkie
Emergency services attended a house fire in Virkie last night (Monday).
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Whiteness Primary School graded ‘very good’
Whiteness Primary School received a ‘very good’ evaluation in every section of its inspection report.
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‘Safe zone’ to be created at hospital
A “safe access zone” will be created at the Gilbert Bain in Lerwick to prevent abortion protests from taking place. The move follows the passing…
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NHS Shetland’s annual review to take place
NHS Shetland’s annual review will take place this month, giving the public an opportunity to hear about what the health board has in store over…
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SIC approves school mothball procedures
Councillors approved proposals to allow schools in the North Mainland to be mothballed if the rolls fall below 20 per cent despite opposition from a…
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Tourism businesses urged to register for flagship trade event
Tourism businesses are being encouraged to register for a flagship trade event – to help them claim a slice of the £3.5bn international market.
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Police investigate teenager’s death
Police are investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy in Gulberwick.
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Search is on for junior guizers
The search is on for young people eager to form squads and take part in next year’s Junior Up-Helly-A’. Committee members are eager to hear…
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Road users advised of ‘blue light driver training’
Firefighters are undertaking “blue light training“ this week to maintain their emergency response skills.
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Battle of Britain remembered
A laying of wreaths took place at the County War Memorial in Lerwick this morning (Sunday) to commemorate the end of the Battle of Britain…
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