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HUNDREDS OF HOMES HAVE POWER RESTORED – 700 REMAIN WITHOUT
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December 17, 2022 | 11.02am
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HUNDREDS OF HOMES HAVE POWER RESTORED – 700 REMAIN WITHOUT
December 17, 2022 | 11.02am
A team of 150 engineers have restored power to a further 900 homes in Sandness,
Hillswick, Papa Stour and Wester Skeld, with around 700 properties now remaining
without power.
There was some significant progress in West Mainland through the course of
yesterday.
The properties still without power are in parts of Voe, Brae and West of
Mainland Shetland.
Helicopters have been patrolling the West Mainland area, pinpointing key
sections of damage to help our teams to target their efforts and get homes
reconnected quicker than expected in some areas.
SSE said that subject to no unforeseen challenges, we’re confident that the vast
majority, if not all, homes will be reconnected by Sunday. There’s a chance that
some small clusters of properties in the West Mainland, particularly west of
Bixter, may be reconnected on Monday.
Additional power line crews travelled through the night to join the teams to
continue to make every possible effort to accelerate this timescale.
Some properties that have had their power restored may be temporarily
disconnected for a short period of time as engineers progress with the
restoration plan and connect more properties to the network.
Mark Macdonald, Head of Region at SSEN Distribution, said:
Mark Macdonald, head of region at SSEN Distribution, said: “[Friday] has been
about making significant progress as heavy snowfall continued, reconnecting
towns and villages area-by-area as we continue to repair, rebuild and restore
the local electricity network ahead of our forecasts.
“Our 150-strong team of engineers and contract partners will continue to work
this evening and be joined at first light tomorrow by more crews, with everyone
focused on working together to restore power as quickly as we can. Thanks to the
huge effort today, we’re confident we’ll reconnect the vast majority, if not
all, homes by Sunday, with a chance some small clusters will be restored on
Monday.
“We recognise that being without power for a prolonged period of time can be
challenging, particularly for those most vulnerable. We’d like to thank Shetland
Islands Council, our resilience partners and local Shetland communities for
supporting those who need it most and pulling together to keep spirits up. If
anyone has any concerns for themselves or others, please call us immediately on
105.”
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ENGINEER: WORK STILL TO BE DONE IN “CHALLENGING” CONDITIONS
December 17, 2022 | 8.00am
Linesman Ivan Mitchell described the damage which caused blackouts across the
island as “fairly serious” in a video released by SSEN.
Mr Mitchell has been one of the more than 100 crew to arrive in Shetland working
to restore power.
Mr Mitchell said: “Conditions have been challenging [although] the sun is out a
little bit today. The extent of the damage is fairly serious, so there is a lot
of work to be done and we have to get through this as quick as we can.”
Northern parts of Shetland and the West Mainland have been without power since
Monday.
And as of Friday morning, as many as 1,700 people were still without
electricity.
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GOVERNMENT MINISTER PRAISES COMMUNITY EFFORT IN EMERGENCY
December 16, 2022 | 4.42pm
Scottish government minister for resilience Keith Brown visited Shetland to meet
responders and agencies involved in efforts to restore power.
He visited Bixter Community Hall where he met members of the local community
along with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) and Police Scotland
teams, before chairing a further meeting of the Scottish government resilience
Room.
Mr Brown said: “The situation in the west of Shetland remains extremely
difficult for many people and businesses without power.
“There has been a fantastic community and cross partner response. I met a range
of residents at Bixter Hall today and what has struck me most is the huge team
effort at play in a set of very difficult circumstances. Everyone is mucking in
and helping each other, from making food and keeping each others spirits up, to
checking on vulnerable members of the community. It really is quite
extraordinary.
“There is now a 125 strong team of engineers working flat out to restore power
to the remaining properties off supply.
“Shetland Islands Council is caring for vulnerable people in care homes and
hospital and is contacting those with medical needs.
“Police Scotland advice remains to stay at home [and] find ways to stay warm.
The Scottish government will continue to do what it can to assist partners in
resolving the situation as quickly as possible.”
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December 16, 2022 | 11.42am
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UNUSUAL ICE FORMATION SPOTTED IN FOULA
December 16, 2022 | 10.42am
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POWER COULD BE RESTORED BY MONDAY
December 16, 2022 | 9.36am
As many as 1,700 are still without power as SSEN say they hope to have power
restored by Monday.
SSEN said in a statement that progress was made by engineers who arrived in
Shetland during the week.
They said that due to severe damage sustained and access in the West Mainland,
particularly West of Bixter, they “anticipated” that power can be restored by
early next week.
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on their way. We’ve made significant progress today in continued challenging
conditions, reconnecting 750 homes across the islands.
“Alongside an improvement in weather conditions and thanks to the incredible
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access issues we faced earlier today have eased. This has enabled our teams to
have a clearer picture of the significant damage to our network and make good
progress in restoring power to our customers.”
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IN THIS WEEK’S SHETLAND TIMES
December 16, 2022 | 7.00am
In today’s (Friday, 16th December) edition of The Shetland Times:
* Thousands of properties remain without power as SSEN races to rebuild its
power network.
* A mother says she thought her and her three-month-old baby were going to be
stranded in her car overnight during Monday’s traffic backlogs in the
weather.
* A Walls woman speaks about having no power over the last few days.
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COUNCIL LISTS SCHOOLS TO REOPEN TOMORROW
December 15, 2022 | 4.32pm
Some schools and early learning settings will re-open tomorrow [Friday].
However, travel restrictions are in place for a number of locations.
Schools in areas with no power will be closed.
The schools and early learning settings which will be closed to pupils are:
• Aith Junior High School
• Brae High School
• Happyhansel Primary School
• Lunnasting Primary School
• Mossbank Primary School
• Nesting Primary School
• North Roe Primary School
• Ollaberry Primary School
• Sandness Primary School
• Skeld Primary School
• Urafirth Primary School
• Whalsay School
• Whiteness Primary School
None of the Skills for Work courses will not go ahead.
The schools and early learning settings which will be open to pupils are:
• Additional Support Base
• Baltasound Junior High School
• Burra Playgroup
• Burravoe Primary School
• Cullivoe Primary School
• Cunningsburgh Primary School
• Dunrossness Primary School
• Fair Isle Primary School
• Foula Primary School
• Islesburgh Out of School Club
• Isles Haven and Old Infants
The school and early learning settings which will be open to pupils with the
following school transport restrictions are:
• Anderson High School (no Gulberwick transport; no Quarff feeder; no Bressay
transport; no Tingwall Valley/Griesta transport; no West Mainland feeders; no
Weisdale feeders; no Whiteness feeders; no South Whiteness/Nesbister transport.
Nesting transport will be provided from the Nesting Junction at 0805.
Burra transport will be provided from Hamnavoe at 0815.
Services 6, 6A and 12 will operate on a weather dependent basis (routes may have
restrictions).
• Bells Brae Primary School (no Bressay transport).
• Hamnavoe Primary School (no school transport).
• Mid Yell Junior High School (no Herra transport).
• Sandwick Junior High School (no Quarff feeder).
• Scalloway Primary School (no Tingwall Valley transport).
• Sound Primary School (no Gulberwick transport).
• Tingwall Primary School (no Herrislea Hill pick up).
Parents and carers who receive specific transport for children with additional
support needs will be contacted individually.
The Eric Gray at Seafield centre will reopen tomorrow.
If there are any alterations to transport, this will be updated on the following
voice banks:
• School transport voice bank 01595 745743.
• Public bus services voice bank 01595 745744.
Director of children’s services Helen Budge said: “I am delighted that we are
able to open a number of our settings tomorrow.
“I know this has been a difficult week particularly for those with no power and
very snowy conditions.
“The community spirit which has been demonstrated across Shetland has been
phenomenal.
“Thanks must go to our colleagues who are continuing to work hard to enable us
to open the above settings tomorrow.”
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December 15, 2022 | 2.01pm
Bixter Hall has been a hub for the community in the last few days as disruption
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SSEN posted a video online showing what has been going on in Bixter over the
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Monday.
Council leader Emma Macdonald has praised the “community spirit” shown across
the Isles while Bixter Hall volunteer Karen Murie said everyone was “looking out
for each other”.
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POWER RESTORED TO CERTAIN AREAS AS MORE ENGINEERS ARRIVE
December 15, 2022 | 8.34am
Power was restored to people in the Out Skerries, parts of Voe and northern
parts of Whalsay on Wednesday, SSEN has said.
As many as 2,400 homes were still without power as of Wednesday night – with
customers in Voe, Brae, Yell and the West Mainland continuing to be the hardest
hit.
SSEN said that core parts of its damaged infrastructure were replaced yesterday,
with “kilometres of overhead line” having to be put in.
More engineers have arrived off this morning’s NorthLink ferry to further boost
the efforts.
The company said that, depending on weather and travel availability, some homes
could be forced to wait until the weekend for power.
Helicopters surveyed overhead power lines on Wednesday to assess the network,
with “significant damage” in the West Mainland and Voe.
Meanwhile, Shetland Islands Council has directed people to halls in their area
which are offering food and warm spaces.
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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE TO STAY SHUT ON THURSDAY
December 14, 2022 | 4.38pm
All schools and early learning settings will stay closed on Thursday, the SIC
has said.
The Lerwick and Scalloway campuses of Shetland College will also remain shut.
Area commander Stuart Clemenson said there were significant snowdrifts on roads
at Eshaness and Sandness, with the majority of side roaads “impassable”.
“While we wait for power to be restored to all homes, I continue to urge people
to stay at home and find ways to stay warm,” he said.
“It’s really important that we all check in with vulnerable people when severe
weather affects our communities, and that community spirit will be extremely
important in Shetland at the moment.”
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ALMOST 3,000 CUSTOMERS STILL WITHOUT POWER AS SSEN PROVIDES UPDATE
December 14, 2022 | 12.17pm
Almost 3,000 SSEN customers remain without power as the company battles to fix
damage broken overhead lines.
SSEN said its efforts to restore power were boosted on Wednesday morning by the
arrival of a further 15 power line crews.
More teams and equipment are also expected to arrive in the next 24 hours.
In total, 125 additional engineers will support the local teams in the
restoration effort.
Around 2,800 customers remain without power in Voe, Whalsay, Brae, Yell and the
West Mainland.
SSEN said those in the West Mainland and Voe may not have power restored until
the end of the week, due to the significant damage to overhead power lines.
Helicopter patrols will fly over SSEN’s overhead power lines over the next day
or so to assess the extent of the damage.
“We continue to work very closely with Shetland Islands Council, the Care for
People Group and the Local Resilience Partnership to ensure extra support is
provided to those who need it through the coordination of welfare and the
connection of mobile generation to power rest centres,” the company said.
“We recognise that extended power outages are challenging for our customers and
for those currently affected – we’re offering to reimburse reasonable food costs
for a hot meal if customers can travel safely to areas with power.
“Customers are entitled to claim up to £30 per person for every 24 hours they’re
without power and are asked to keep copies of their receipts.
“Anyone who may need support in arranging alternative accommodation should call
our customer contact centre on 105.”
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TWO HEALTH CENTRES FORCED TO CLOSE
December 14, 2022 | 11.31am
The Unst and Walls health centres have had to close because of a lack of power.
NHS Shetland said patients in those areas who required urgent assistance should
call their health centre phone numbers, and they would be advised on how to get
help.
The health board said most health centres were open but operating with reduced
staff.
“New appointments are limited to urgent ones only,” NHS Shetland said.
“If your enquiry is not urgent please leave it for another day.”
The Gilbert Bain Hospital is operating as normal – anyone with an appointment
scheduled who cannot make it should phone the relevant department to rebook.
“If you are in any doubt about your appointment, please get in touch,” NHS
Shetland added.
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UPDATED: SHETLAND RECREATIONAL TRUST FACILITIES TO RE-OPEN ON THURSDAY
December 14, 2022 | 10.06am
Shetland Recreational Trust’s (SRT) leisure centres will re-open on Thursday
morning.
Whalsay Leisure Centre will remain closed as it is still without power.
SRT is encouraging customers to check social media or call ahead to make sure
any activities are still going ahead.
Facilities will be open to anyone who has been affected by the weather or power
outages who need access to showers or warm spaces.
Head of operations Robert Geddes said they would “strongly advise” people to
check with their leisure centre before travelling.
“This is particularly important for early opening times and later in evenings
when travel conditions are most challenging for customers and
staff,” he said.
“We’ve asked staff to ensure social media channels are kept up to date with
information and will in particular update at 6.30am for 7am openings if there’s
any disruption expected.”
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MULLED JUICE AND MINCE PIES IN SCALLOWAY
December 3, 2022 | 3.22pm
Carol singing and mulled apple juice helped set the festive scene in Scalloway.
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TRACTOR RUN TO BRING FESTIVE CHEER
December 2, 2022 | 9.59pm
Tractors bedecked with Christmas lights will once again take part on a convoy
through Lerwick this festive season.
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PICTURE: MIRRIE DANCERS SEEN OVER NORTH NESTING
November 29, 2022 | 9.01am
A magnificent view of the Mirrie Dancers at The Old Schoolhouse, North Nesting.
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UP-HELLY-A’ DRAWS CLOSER AS ‘COLLECTING SHEET’ TRADITION BEGINS
November 28, 2022 | 12.38pm
The long-awaited return of Up-Helly-A’ is getting ever closer – a sign of which
is the sight of committee members taking to the streets of Lerwick with the
Guizer Jarl’s “collecting sheet”.
The tradition dates back to the 19th century, and sees the business community
being asked to make a donation towards the event.
The 2023 Guizer Jarl Neil Moncrieff and treasurer James Leask were doing the
rounds today (Monday), and two members of the committee will be doing likewise
each day over the next two weeks.
While visiting The Shetland Times, the incumbent jarl said: “It is getting
really exciting as we get closer to the day, especially after a two-year
absence.
“The collecting sheet is part of the tradition, and it is days like today that
it starts to hit home that we are nearly there.
“We really appreciate the generosity of the public, and particularly the
business community, in helping make Up-Helly-A’ happen.”
The money goes towards the ever-increasing costs of the event.
Each year the jarl will ask an individual to design and create the collecting
sheet for him – and this year it fell upon artist Dirk Robertson, whose creation
is related to Mr Moncrieff’s chosen viking, a secret still to be revealed.
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BONFIRE BURNS BRIGHTLY AT TINGWALL
November 5, 2022 | 9.02pm
An estimated 500 spectators gathered at the Tingwall Hall tonight [Saturday].
They were treated to a spectacular bonfire on a flat calm evening by the side of
Strand Loch.
The bonfire was made up of between 400 and 500 wooden pallets, and was set
alight to the accompaniment of a vibrant fireworks display.
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WATCH: PIANIST THROUGH TO YOUNG TRAD FINAL
November 5, 2022 | 11.27am
A pianist has impressed judges with her musical talent – and qualified for the
finals of a national competition.
Piano player Amy Laurenson has made it to the final of BBC Scotland’s Young
Traditional Musician 2023.
Laurenson, who is from the isles but based in Glasgow, posted she was “buzzing”
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