SIC warns of more Yell and Unst ferry disruption
More disruption to the Yell and Unst ferry timetables has been announced by the SIC. The Bluemull Sound route will run to a single-vessel service…
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Community groups taking action on tunnels
A community group and a business have backed a move towards building fixed links between Unst and Yell and the Mainland. North Yell Development Council…
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SaxaVord appoints new satellite ground station manager
SaxaVord Spaceport has appointed a new satellite ground station manager to expand its network around the world.
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Dangerous algae found in Unst
Blue-green algae has been confirmed to be present in Loch of Cliff in Unst.
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Works to begin at Unst ferry terminal
Passengers are reminded that no vehicle services will be provided to and from Unst over the weekend due to works at the Belmont Ferry Terminal….
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Most northerly post office decorated for King’s coronation
A patriotic postmistress has put up decorations galore in Britain’s most northerly post office in the lead-up to the coronation of King Charles III. Valerie…
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Douglas Ross hails success of drugs charity
The funding for charity Dogs Against Drugs should be increased because of a spike in demand, according to MSP Douglas Ross. Mr Ross was treated…
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Unst apprentice makes semi-finals of Screwfix competition
A teenage apprentice carpenter from Unst has made the semi-finals of a national competition run by Screwfix. Marcus Goodhand, who is studying carpentry and joinery…
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Norik Up-Helly-A’ at night
The evening events during the Norik Up-Helly-A’ – the most northerly of the island’s fire festivals – was enjoyed in Unst on Saturday.
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UPDATE: Norik Up-Helly-A’
The most northerly Up-Helly-A’ – Norik in Unst – has gotten under way. This year’s Jarl Michael Thomson has had to wait two years before…
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Coastguard rescue delayed in poor weather
Poor weather has hampered a rescue attempt of an injured crewman. Shetland Coastguard were called to airlift the man from a fishing vessel on Tuesday…
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Household waste collection in Unst delayed
The essy kert will not be making collections in Unst today [Monday] because of Covid isolation requirements. Shetland Islands Council has announced household waste collections…
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Shetland misses out on Scottish government fixed link proposals
Concerns have been raised after Shetland was excluded from Scottish government plans for fixed links.
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HES withdraws space port objection
An objection from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to plans for the proposed space centre in Unst has been withdrawn.
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