Single vessel for Fetlar and Unst in the New Year
Fetlar and Unst will have a single vessel for the first two weeks of 2025 due to “unplanned changes” in the dry-docking schedule. Both the Geira…
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No budget in place to reopen mothballed schools
Director of children’s services Helen Budge confirmed there is no budget in place to reopen mothballed schools.
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Councillors approve Fetlar pods plans
Councillors approved four glamping pods in Fetlar by councillors, on the condition developers create one extra parking space than originally planned. The SIC planning committee…
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Over 1,300 properties affected by power outage
More than 1,300 properties were affected by a power cut in North Isles last night – with more than 120 still without power today (Wednesday).
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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
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North 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 STORYFetlar glamping pods abandoned after complaints
Plans to build four glamping pods in Fetlar have been abandoned after neighbours raised concerns about noise and the smell from people cooking outside. The…
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VOTE: Which island should get the first fixed link?
Last week, Louise Shearer, the council’s inter-island transport connectivity project manager confirmed a priority list will be made to determine which isles should get tunnels first.
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SIC to produce fixed links priority list
A priority list will be made to determine which isles should get tunnels first, the SIC’s fixed links project manager has confirmed.
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Ferry terminal works postponed due to ‘unforeseen delays’
Ferry terminal works have been postponed due to “unforeseen delays”. The SIC had planned to start linkspan replacement works at Hamarsness in Feltar on Thursday,…
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Historic Brough Lodge sold for £30,000
The historic Brough Lodge in Fetlar has been sold to a European heritage group for £30,000. The European Heritage Project, which is run by Peter…
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Foot passengers only on Fetlar ferry
Ferry crossings to and from Fetlar will be for foot passengers only while the the linkspan at Hamars Ness ferry terminal is replaced.
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Works to begin at Unst ferry terminal
Passengers are reminded that no vehicle services will be provided to and from Unst over the weekend due to works at the Belmont Ferry Terminal….
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Drain on water supply could be housed in vacant properties, said Scottish Water
Scottish Water are continuing to search for the reason behind a “significantly higher than normal” use in the supply. The utility company asked owners or…
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