Gales set to disrupt NorthLink sailings
Forecast gales are set to bring disruption to NorthLink sailings.
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Council warns of localised flooding as thaw sets in – while compacted snow may still take time to clear
The council has reported “much improved” road conditions as rising temperatures begin to melt the snow that has caused travel chaos over the past week.
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Igloos, sledging and Vikings – readers share fab photos of snowy fun
With the snow finally starting to thaw, here are a selection of your stunning pics.
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Thaw begins but council warns roads ‘still challenging’
The SIC has warned drivers that road conditions across the isles continue to be challenging – and are expected to remain so overnight.
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Abandoned vehicle blocked ambulance on emergency call
A vehicle abandoned in the snow blocked an ambulance responding a heart attack patient – promoting fresh calls for caution on the roads.
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Police warn motorists not to travel unless ‘absolutely necessary’
Police say most side roads are impassable due to snow urging drivers not to travel unless absolutely necessary.
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Schools to stay closed on Friday as snow and freezing weather continues
Schools and nurseries will remain closed tomorrow (Friday) as the cold and snowy weather is forecast to continue.
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UPDATED – All schools now shut and buses cancelled
After overnight snowfall across Shetland and the forecast of more snow today (Tuesday), all schools and all early learning settings will be closed to pupils. …
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Ferry disruption for passengers, NorthLink says
Northbound passengers on tonight’s (Wednesday) sailing from Aberdeen have been given an uncertain update on their departure for Lerwick. Due to forecasted weather conditions, passengers…
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Delays and earlier sailings expected over the next two days
NorthLink’s sailings for today (Wednesday) will be hours earlier than scheduled due to “adverse weather conditions” while significant delays are expected for Thursday.
READ FULL STORYNorthLink warns of weather-related delays to southbound sailings
NorthLink passengers have been warned to expect weather-related delays to southbound sailings.
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Sunday ferry sailings also cancelled
The NorthLink sailings this evening from both Lerwick and Aberdeen have again been cancelled due to “adverse weather conditions”. It is the second day running…
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Ferry sailings cancelled
Both the southbound and northbound ferry sailings to and from Shetland have been cancelled this evening (Saturday) due to the weather. NorthLink Ferrries said a…
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More ferries cancelled, says NorthLink
Tomorrow’s (Friday) ferry services have been cancelled, NorthLink confirmed. Disruption is set to continue over the weekend as Storm Babet wreaks havoc across Scotland. All…
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