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Shetland Islands outage leaves phones, internet and computers unusable | UK News



A complete power outage on Shetland has rendered phones, internet and computers on the islands unusable.

Shetland Police tweeted early Thursday morning that “engineers are working to fix a complete blackout affecting its connection to the main line”.

“Officers will continue to patrol the area and we will provide you with an update on the situation as soon as we have more information,” the tweet added.

It remains unclear whether the outage will affect all communications or electricity on the islands.

The Shetland Times reported that the blackout could last until Saturday.

Shetland is about 100 miles off the north coast of Scotland and its 16 islands are inhabited, with a population of about 23,000.

It is known for its stunning landscapes and Viking and Scandinavian influences.

Fishing is a major part of its economy – more fish are caught in Shetland than in England, Wales and Northern Ireland combined.

The oil industry is also a major player but Shetland is hoping to transform to become a global hub for wind and tidal energy.

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