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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Fears raised over airport parking difficulties on those living in the Outer Isles
A North Isles councillor has has expressed concern over the impact parking issues at Sumburgh Airport will have on those travelling from the Outer Isles.
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Bluemull Sound down to a single vessel tomorrow amid ‘extensive’ ferry repairs
The SIC has announced the Bluemull Sound service will be down to a single vessel tomorrow (Thursday).
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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…
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Massive power outage after reported pole fire
Thousands of people were left without power last night (Saturday) after reports of a pole on fire near Mossbank. All of the North Isles were…
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Robert Thomson wins race for last North Isles seat
Robert Thomson has been elected as the third and final North Isles councillor. Mr Thomson received a total of 680 first preference votes, meaning a…
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North Isles by-election count at 11am
The polls closed at 10pm and now it is over to the people counting the votes to decide the last councillor for the North Isles….
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Five in race for vacant North Isles seat
Five people have put their names forward for the North Isles council by-election on Thursday, 4th August. Gary Cleaver, a former councillor for the area,…
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Ryan Thomson launches North Isles election bid
A North Isles member has officially launched his campaign for re-election in May.
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Full fibre broadband for the North Isles
Schools and health centres in the North Isles could see high-speed internet connections installed in the next 12 months.
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Employees ‘being paid’ to move house, claims councillor
A major employer is offering thousands of pounds to North Isles residents in a bid to lure them to the Mainland, according to a councillor.
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Ferry breakdowns prompt fresh calls for fair funding
Mounting calls are being made for the Scottish government to dig deep and help fund internal ferries.
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Worries over future of Unst Partnership
The Unst Partnership is at “risk” of being wound up, with funds dwindling and the organisation unable to generate enough of its own income.
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Tulloch stands down as leader of Wir Shetland
Wir Shetland chairman John Tulloch has resigned to allow an isles-based person to take over the role.
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