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Dry dock delays for inter-island ferry leads to reduced service for Whalsay and Bluemull

Posted on March 5, 2026 by vjp72s

The SIC has provided an update on the Geira’s dry dock works

Procurement begins for new NorthLink contract which will deliver five new ferries over 10 years

Posted on March 5, 2026 by vjp72s

The current contract is estimated to be in the region of £370 – and next iteration will cover a longer period as well as five new vessels.

Council warned to take ‘urgent action’ to address £134m financial black hole and reduce reliance on reserves

Posted on March 5, 2026 by vjp72s

Auditors have told Shetland Islands Council to take “urgent action” to address a £134.3 million projected budget deficit by the end of this decade.

Alarm sounded over Shetland Islands Council’s £134m budget black hole – LocalGov.co.uk

Posted on March 5, 2026 by vjp72s

Alarm sounded over Shetland Islands Council’s £134m budget black hole  LocalGov.co.uk

UHI Shetland confirms intention to close Gremista campus and operate from Scalloway – Shetland Times

Posted on March 5, 2026 by vjp72s

UHI Shetland confirms intention to close Gremista campus and operate from Scalloway  Shetland Times

Dry dock delays for inter-island ferry leads to reduced service for Whalsay and Bluemull – Shetland Times

Posted on March 5, 2026 by vjp72s

Dry dock delays for inter-island ferry leads to reduced service for Whalsay and Bluemull  Shetland Times

Snowbound visitors saved by Shetland salmon crews – SalmonBusiness

Posted on March 5, 2026 by vjp72s

Snowbound visitors saved by Shetland salmon crews  SalmonBusiness

Shetland Islands Council urged to act over £134m budget gap – STV News

Posted on March 5, 2026 by vjp72s

Shetland Islands Council urged to act over £134m budget gap  STV News

Council warned to take ‘urgent action’ to address £134m financial black hole and reduce reliance on reserves – Shetland Times

Posted on March 5, 2026 by vjp72s

Council warned to take ‘urgent action’ to address £134m financial black hole and reduce reliance on reserves  Shetland Times

Shetland Islands Council warned not to rely on its £394m reserves – BBC

Posted on March 5, 2026 by vjp72s

Shetland Islands Council warned not to rely on its £394m reserves  BBC

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