Fishermen have condemned plans to introduce MPAs (marine protected areas) and an offshore windfarm on the isles fishing grounds – with a lack of “evidence”…
READ FULL STORYDirector of children’s services Helen Budge confirmed there is no budget in place to reopen mothballed schools.
READ FULL STORYThe inter-island ferry Filla is expected to be back in service next week following crucial engine repairs. Shetland Islands Council has confirmed the vessel will…
READ FULL STORYThe cost of replacing the Filla’s port main engine stands at almost £200,000 – a report finds.
READ FULL STORYSkerries residents have expressed a deep desire for fixed links – and strongly believe there would be huge benefits in a tunnel between Whalsay and
READ FULL STORYPassengers aboard the ferry to Skerries were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief after spotting the Easter bunny yesterday (Sunday). The elusive rabbit was seen…
READ FULL STORYThe Skerries ferry Filla suffered a “catastrophic failure” of its main engine on Friday, SIC ferries chief Andrew Inkster has said. Local contractors and council…
READ FULL STORYThe vast majority of properties that lost power as a result of Storm Gerrit have been reconnected, according to Shetland Islands Council. However, some intermittent…
READ FULL STORYThe two man crew from a fishing boat were rescued this morning (Friday) after their creel boat sunk off Skerries. A call to the coastguard…
READ FULL STORYA large number of orcas were seen by Whalsay fishing crew on the Zephyr off Skerries last night (Sunday) with one coming right alongside the
READ FULL STORYThe residents of Skerries were treated to a special visit from the Easter bunny on Saturday, who came bearing gifts. Arriving off the ferry with…
READ FULL STORYSanta made his Christmas rounds a little bit earlier last week – sailing across for a visit to Skerries on his sleigh. While there was…
READ FULL STORYSSEN engineers arrived in Skerries yesterday (Thursday 17th) after travelling by ferry. Once on site engineers restored power to the 58 households shortly before 1…
READ FULL STORYThe ramp at the Skerries ferry terminal was replaced this week by local contractors Malakoff, working for Shetland Islands Council.
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