Bluemull Sound down to a single vessel tomorrow amid ‘extensive’ ferry repairs
The SIC has announced the Bluemull Sound service will be down to a single vessel tomorrow (Thursday).
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UPDATED: Whalsay and Yell both down to single vessels
Whalsay’s ferry service was down to a single vessel due to the breakdown of the Hendra. The 42-year old vessel, which is the oldest of…
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No budget in place to reopen mothballed schools
Director of children’s services Helen Budge confirmed there is no budget in place to reopen mothballed schools.
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Talk to highlight genetic risk in Shetland
Viking Genes are set to hold at a talk to explain genetic changes that have become more “common” in Shetland and the medical conditions associated
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Suspected mine is false alarm
A suspected mine in Yell turned out to be a false alarm after a bomb disposal team was sent to investigate. Last week, a mussel…
READ FULL STORYMussel farmer finds unexploded mine
The Marine and Coastguard Agency cordoned off an area where a suspected mine was found in Yell. Yesterday (Wednesday), a call to Police Scotland and…
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SIC approves extension time for Yell windfarm
The SIC has approved to extend the implementation date for a Yell windfarm by two years.
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Over 1,300 properties affected by power outage
More than 1,300 properties were affected by a power cut in North Isles last night – with more than 120 still without power today (Wednesday).
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Ferry commuters urged to have “back-up plan” during timetable changes
SIC environment and transport chairwoman Moraig Lyall has urged North Isles commuters to consider how “essential” their travel is and have a “back-up” plan ahead
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North Isles ferries to operate to ‘alternative’ timetable
Ferry services on the Bluemull Sound between Yell, Unst and Fetlar will operate to alternative timetables due to limited crew availability. The SIC announced these…
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Yell charity receives £99,000 to buy Sellafirth buildings
North Yell Development Council (NYDC) have been given almost £100,000 by the Scottish Land Fund to buy two buildings for cultural and community events. The…
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Consent granted to demolish Linkshouse
The Scottish government has granted consent for the “dangerous” Linkshouse in Mid Yell to be demolished after a fire and Shetland’s “harsh” climate caused it to
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VOTE: Which island should get the first fixed link?
Last week, Louise Shearer, the council’s inter-island transport connectivity project manager confirmed a priority list will be made to determine which isles should get tunnels first.
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SIC to produce fixed links priority list
A priority list will be made to determine which isles should get tunnels first, the SIC’s fixed links project manager has confirmed.
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