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Power cut affects thousands of homes

THOUSANDS of properties in Shetland lost power last night (Saturday) following a fault on the network. There were reports of a pole fire in the Firth area,...

Teacher found guilty of acting indecently, Bristow S92 update, tidal blade on show

A FORMER Shetland teacher has been found guilty of acting in a lewd, indecent and libidinous manner towards primary pupils more than a decade ago, following a two day trial at Peterhead Sheriff Court. Forty-one-year-old Steven Tait, with an address in St Annes, had denied six...

Drivers asked to delay journeys to allow gritters to clear roads

DRIVERS are being asked to delay any journeys this morning until gritting crews can clear roads affected by drifts caused by overnight snow and strong winds. Many main roads and side roads across Shetland are blocked after heavy snow showers has lead to accumulations of...

More of the same as snow continues to cause disruption

The B9075 road is closed to all through traffic due to wind-blown snow

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.

Schools to be closed on Thursday

ALL schools in Shetland will be closed again on Thursday as the wintry weather continues. Most schools and nurseries have been closed since Monday. The Met Office has placed Shetland under an amber weather warning for snow from 3pm today until 6pm on Thursday. An amber warning...

Most schools closed again as more snow falls

Majority of bus services remain suspended

Inter-island ferries set to resume services later after early morning suspension

INTER-island ferry services were suspended first thing this morning (Sunday) as Shetland was battered by yet another gale. However, the Whalsay run resumed at 9.15am from Symbister and is hoping to continue its service following the Sunday timetable. Booking is suspended....

Windy weather causes disruption to ferries

THERE is weather disruption on Shetland's ferry services this morning (Sunday) due to the winds. The Whalsay service is now suspended, with a hope to resume again at midday from Vidlin. This morning's Skerries run has been called off. On Bluemull Sound there is a warning there...

Subsea tunnels between Shetland isles 'could boost economy'