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Shetland Islands Council agrees “significant step towards tunnels”
Shetland Islands Council yesterday (Wed) agreed to commission a study described by its Leader as representing "a significant step towards the construction of tunnels between our islands"
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Tingwall runway resurfacing completed
The resurfacing of the runway at Tingwall airport is now complete, with inter-island flights resuming earlier this week.
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Operational Note: Ferry linkspan works on Papa Stour route
Following a rescheduling of works, planned maintenance on the linkspans at West Burrafirth and Papa Stour ferry terminals will now take place in the middle of August.
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Council issues Aith Junior High School statement
Shetland Islands Council has today issued a statement and shared a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) after a meeting with representatives of the Parent Council at Aith Junior High School.
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Shetland Youth Voice wins at National Youth Work Awards
Local youth advocacy group, Shetland Youth Voice, won an award at the National Youth Work Awards in Glasgow last night.
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Fair Isle ferry vessel build contract awarded
Shetland Islands Council has today awarded the contract to build the vessel that will become the new ferry for Fair Isle.
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Operational Note – Resurfacing, Berry Road, Scalloway
Shetland Islands Council will carry out essential resurfacing work from tomorrow on Berry Road in Scalloway, which is expected to last two days, weather permitting.
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Operational Note – Tingwall Airport runway update
It was hoped to complete lining and marking on the newly-resurfaced Tingwall Airport runway this week. However, continued unsettled weather means this will need to be delayed for another week.
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Operational Note – Resurfacing at Ulsta ferry terminal, June 2025
Shetland Islands Council will soon begin work to resurface the vehicle marshalling area at Ulsta ferry terminal in Yell.
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HiVis fortnight at Shetland Library
Shetland Library will be celebrating HiVis fortnight from 1st – 14th June.
