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Ferries and buses suspended due to Storm Isha | The Shetland Times Ltd

Storm Isha has brought more transport disruption to the isles, with many buses and inter-island ferry services suspended due to high winds.

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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...

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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....

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WATCH: Fin whale cruise through Uyeasound | The Shetland Times Ltd

The second largest animal in the world appeared close in-shore at Uyesound in Unst this morning (Saturday).

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UK Government has a 'role to play' in funding ferry replacements

THE LATEST meeting of the Shetland internal ferry replacement task force took place in Edinburgh yesterday (Thursday) - with the Scottish Government acknowledging that its UK counterparts in Westminster have a role to play in the issue. The meeting was chaired by deputy first...

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Single vessel again on Yell Sound after storm damage to ferry

ONE of the Yell Sound ferries was damaged in Saturday's high winds - meaning that the service will operate with a single vessel on Monday and Tuesday. The damage to the Dagalien will require repair and inspection. Repairs are currently underway but these will have to be...

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Bluemull Sound ferry to reduce to single vessel

THE BLUEMULL Sound ferry service will operate with a single vessel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week due to crew sickness, with all bookings suspended. The Saturday timetable will be in place during these days. Meanwhile after the council initially saying Yell Sound...

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Jen shortlisted, tunnel action group for Whalsay, Loganair grants and more …

LOCAL journalist Jen Stout has been shortlisted for the prestigious Anne Brown Essay Prize for Scotland. The prize will be awarded at a ceremony at the Wigtown Book Festival on Sunday, hosted by the chair of this years judging committee, author and broadcaster Gavin Esler....

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Bluemull Sound ferry to face disruption tomorrow afternoon

THE BLUEMULL Sound ferry service will face more disruption tomorrow (Friday) due to a crewing issue. The ferry will operate with one ferry on a Saturday timetable from 2.30pm to 5.40pm. During this time bookings will be suspended. Shetland Islands Council said it wished to...

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Bluemull Sound ferry service back to full strength after Bigga fault

THE BLUEMULL Sound ferry service dropped to a single vessel earlier today (Wednesday) due to mechanical issues with the Bigga. The service run with a single vessel on a Saturday timetable from around 3.15pm, with bookings suspended. The service then resumed with two vessels from...

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