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  1. [quote]Coastguard stations in Shetland and Stornoway are set to escape closure under the latest coalition government moves to overhaul the service. The radical plan had been to cut half of the 18 UK-wide stations. In Scotland the proposal was to have one 24 hour centre in Aberdeen, and a second base, either Shetland or Stornoway, open during daylight hours.

    But the government is now set to change course and keep Shetland and Stornoway open 24 hours.

    UK government ministers had argued that the scaling back in the service was necessary in order to modernise it and make it more efficient. But unions, campaigners, and a cross party committee of MPs said the plans could put lives at risk.[/quote]
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-14149527

    http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2011/07/14/shetland-coastguard-station-to-remain-open-24-hours-a-day
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