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Staying safe with fireworks
Shetland Islands Council issues firework safety advice, ahead of Bonfire Night on 5th November.
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Operational Note - Bluemull Sound Ferry Service – Thursday 17th and Friday 18th October 2024
With MV Bigga out of service, sailings across Bluemull Sound are affected today and tomorrow
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Flood alert and wind warning issued
A flood alert has been issued for Shetland by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) as well as a Yellow Warning of Wind by the Met Office.
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Update – Incident on ferry Bigga
We can confirm there was an incident just after 7.30 a.m. this morning, in which a concrete mixing trailer overturned on the deck of the ferry Bigga on Bluemull Sound.
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Flooding on roads after heavy rain
After heavy overnight rain, drivers are asked to take care on roads this morning, with extensive flooding across many parts of Shetland.
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Date identified for Shetland North by-election
Following receipt yesterday of the statutory notice of resignation from Councillor Tom Morton, a by-election date has been earmarked to fill the vacancy in the Shetland North Ward.
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Roads Notice: New section of road at Sandwater to open
The new section of road at Sandwater linking the A970 and the B9075 to Kergord will open for public use from the morning of Monday 14th October.
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New ‘Shetland in Statistics’ publication
The latest edition of ‘Shetland in Statistics’ has been published, containing facts and figures on many aspects of Shetland’s economy, culture, society and physical characteristics.
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Outdoor clothing appeal
Shetland Islands Council and RSPB Shetland have launched an appeal that aims to remove barriers to nature this winter by redistributing unwanted outdoor clothing.
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Blue-green algae confirmed in Loch of Aithsness, Aith
Shetland Islands Council’s Environmental Health team has received notification from SEPA that potentially toxic blue-green algae is present in the Loch of Aithsness, next to the Aith to Vementry Road.
