No injury after weather-related Black Gaet crash
Police received reports of a single vehicle crash at the Black Gaet junction, south of Lerwick.
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NorthLink warns of minor delays affecting services
Weather-related disruption is continuing to affect lifeline ferry services to the isles. NorthLink said tonight’s (Tuesday) northbound passenger sailing from Aberdeen could face “minor” delays…
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Landslide closes North Mainland road
A North Mainland road could be closed for several days following a landslide. The SIC announced today (Monday) that the A968 between Voe and Firth…
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NorthLink announces more weather-related delays to ferry services
Tonight’s (Saturday) southbound ferry crossing is expected to be delayed due to adverse weather, NorthLink has said. The Hjaltland is due to leave Lerwick at…
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Wishart invites MSPs to discuss fixed links
An invitation has been extended to a government minister to see for himself the need for fixed links.
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NorthLink warns of three-hour delays due to adverse weather
NorthLink Ferries’ northbound crossing to Lerwick on Friday night may be delayed by adverse weather. The operator has warned customers that the Hjaltland, which is…
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Black Gaet slip road to be removed during works lasting 10 days
Ten days of roadworks to remove the slip road at the Black Gaet junction begin next week.
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Section of A970 to close for resurfacing works
Part of the A970 will be closed to traffic during essential resurfacing work. The closure will affect the stretch of road between the Brig o’…
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Scores of passengers sleeping in corridors on ‘appalling’ NorthLink crossing
The escalating concerns about NorthLink passenger capacity reached new heights last night after shocking photos showed scores of passengers forced to sleep on the floor
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Ferry voucher changes require concession holders to show ‘free bus pass’
Customers aged 60-plus or with disabled travel concessions must show their “free bus pass” when booking or travelling with NorthLink Ferries. The SIC issued the…
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Freight sailing cancelled again due to adverse weather
Tonight’s (Monday) southbound freight sailing has been cancelled again. NorthLink said the Hildasay was scheduled to depart Lerwick for Aberdeen at 6pm, but had been…
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Freight sailing cancelled amid weather warning
Tonight’s (Sunday) freight sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen has been cancelled due to adverse weather.
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NorthLink warns weather-related disruption could last until Tuesday
NorthLink has warned customers of more weather-related disruption lasting through the weekend and into next week. The ferry operator said today’s (Saturday) southbound passenger sailing…
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NorthLink warns ferry disruption set to continue in the week ahead
The weather-related disruption that has seen ferry crossings delayed or rescheduled over recent days is set to continue, NorthLink has warned. In its latest service…
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