Strong winds throw ferry timetable and draw flood alert
Very strong wind and rain have disrupted ferry sailings and drawn a flood alert for the west of Shetland this weekend. 70 mile-an-hour gusts are…
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Flood warning extended another day
A flood warning has been extended amid forecasts of high winds and waves.
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Flood alert issued as high tide and surge set to combine
A flood alert has been issued for Shetland this evening (Wednesday) and into tomorrow morning.
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Flood warning issued for Wednesday
A flood alert has been issued for Shetland for tomorrow (Wednesday). Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said the warning was for coastal flooding, with the…
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Answers being sought over Sepa ‘cyber attack’
Questions are being asked after an alleged cyber attack against the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa). Isles MSP Beatrice Wishart is contacting local government minister…
READ FULL STORYFlood alert for Shetland given by Sepa
A flood alert has been issued for Shetland, with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency warning of high tides and strong winds.
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Blue-green algae confirmed at Loch of Voe
The SIC’s environmental health department has received notification from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) that there is blue-green algae in the Loch of Voe.
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Gales cause leaks at hospital and further travel disruption
Southerly and southeasterly gales with gusts reaching storm and near hurricane force continue to cause disruption.
READ FULL STORYSepa plea: free to register tanks
Scotland’s environment watchdog is reminding Shetlanders with septic tanks they have not yet registered that they have only three weeks left to do so –…
READ FULL STORYAmenity trust to close down fly-tips across isles with cash award
By ROSALIND GRIFFITHS Shetland Amenity Trust has been granted national funding to clear and close 11 illegal fly-tip sites throughout Shetland from Scousburgh in the…
READ FULL STORYOil spill clean up a ‘success’ – Sepa
A CLEAN UP operation is continuing after a major oil spill in Scalloway last week. Around 2,000 litres of black waste engine oil leaked from…
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