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Jarl Brian and the Sea Wolves ready to set Yell alight for Up Helly Aa

Burning excitement takes over the isle of Yell as guizer jarl Brian Spence and his squad commence the weekend celebrations of Up Helly Aa in Cullivoe

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New weather warning for snow and ice as some schools close early

A NEW Met Office yellow weather warning has been put in place for snow and ice through to midday on Wednesday - with some schools closing early today. It comes as snow continues to fall in certain parts of Shetland this morning, particularly the north. Driving in some parts of...

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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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More of the same as snow continues to cause disruption

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

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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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Most schools closed again as more snow falls

Majority of bus services remain suspended

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NorthLink cancels first ferry sailings of 2024

THE NEW Year continues with gale force winds and the inevitable ferry cancellations. NorthLink has confirmed that tonight’s nort boats are now cancelled. Wednesday’s sailings are under review with the possibility of a late departure from Aberdeen. A final decision will be...

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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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Weather continues to cause some problems

PUBLIC transport across Shetland is once again affected as the unsettled spell of weather continues. Following yesterday’s widespread power cuts as a result of Storm Gerrit, new outrages in Unst, Gulberwick and Quarff have been reported this morning. There is a single vessel...

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Wind causes significant travel disruption

Some inter-island ferries have resumed services

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