‘End of an era’ as Leasks bus departs Viking bus station for the last time
The final bus operated by John Leask & Sons has made its last journey.
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Calls for ‘swift progress’ in developing long-awaited road serving Cullivoe Pier
Shetland Islands Council votes to progress plans for road serving Cullivoe Pier in Yell.
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NorthLink ferry journeys plummet 95 per cent during lockdown
Lifeline ferry passenger numbers were down by 95 per cent during lockdown as travel on the NorthLink boats was restricted to essential journeys. From 22nd…
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Council ferries to switch to reduced basic timetable
A restricted inter-island ferry timetable will be introduced next week serving “critical” needs in isles’ communities.
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Cullivoe road meeting postponed
A public meeting scheduled to take place this afternoon (Tuesday) has fallen victim to the weather.
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Ferry ‘fiasco’ as Scottish government sued by company it operates
Publicly-owned ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne has raised legal proceedings against the Scottish government after its decision to appoint Serco as the preferred bidder for the…
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Loganair adds extra flights but cancels one route due to industrial action
Loganair has announced six new routes and additional flights for next summer – but the airline’s direct link from Sumburgh to Manchester will be ended.
READ FULL STORYFirst minister told to live up to by-election ferry promises
MSP Beatrice Wishart has pressed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on whether the Scottish government will live up to promises made during the by-election campaign. At…
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Lib Dem candidate lays out transport plan
Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has laid out her five-point plan for improving transport links in the isles. The plan targets cheaper ferry fares, including…
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SNP candidate announces transport pledge
SNP by-election candidate Tom Wills has vowed to lobby the First Minister to back his travel policy proposals on his first day in office if…
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Firm loses legal appeal over £370 million ferry subsidy
A ferry firm has lost an appeal over Scottish government subsidies to provide services plying the waters between mainland Scotland and the Northern Isles. Pentland…
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Mossbank petition fails to get bus reinstated
A petition submitted on behalf of Mossbank residents asking for the 3.15pm bus from Mossbank school to be reinstated has been turned down.
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Ferry disruption after Fivla develops engine fault
Ferry services across the Yell Sound have again been disrupted after one of the vessels developed a problem.
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Tingwall flights back to normal on Friday
The council has issued an update on the situation at Tingwall Airport confirming that inter-island flights will get back to normal on Friday.
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