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Syria vigil urges solidarity with displaced people
Around 60 people gathered at Lerwick’s Market Cross at noon on Saturday for the Shetland Sees Syria vigil to raise awareness of the plight of
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New van arrives for mobile library service
A new van for Shetland Library was officially revealed today and will take to the road on Monday.
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Refugee campaign appeals for men’s clothing
Newly-formed group Shetland Solidarity with Refugees is appealing for donations with a view to taking items to Calais to support the refugees there.
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Yell family’s meningitis ‘nightmare’
Yell couple Claire and Mark Lawson have recalled the “nightmare” of when their daughter Brodie developed meningitis as a toddler.
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Flags fly in isles to mark Merchant Navy Day
The Merchant Navy’s official flag, the red ensign, was flown throughout Shetland yesterday to mark Merchant Navy Day.
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National careers scheme launched in Brae
Careers advice for pupils should start much earlier so that they become aware of the opportunities in the workplace.
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Cullivoe pupils celebrate getting it right
Staff and pupils at the Cullivoe School in Yell have recently achieved their Level 1 Rights Respecting Schools Award.
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Scott’s health survey will ask plenty of questions
Questionnaires will be delivered to households across the isles this week asking people for their experiences of local and national health services.
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‘Serious’ financial challenge for health service
NHS Shetland will have to make considerable financial savings over the coming years, and staff will be expected to “do things differently”, a meeting of…
READ FULL STORYFree flu vaccination on offer for youngsters
Primary pupils in Shetland are being offered the flu vaccine again this year, as they were last year.
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New dental practice to open in Lerwick
A new dental practice for Shetland will open by the end of the year, it was announced today.
READ FULL STORYTrikes give new lease of life to delighted boys
Two boys with special needs are the delighted recipients of new trikes which will mean they can play outside and learn new skills – and…
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Shetland Recreational Trust boss James Johnston has sought to reassure bowlers that no decisions have yet been taken regarding restructuring works within Clickimin. His comments…
READ FULL STORYSnoozebox could emerge on hill overlooking Lerwick
The biggest “hotel” to ever be built in Shetland could soon appear on the slopes of Lerwick’s Ladies Drive, north of the old Decca station….
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