Posts by Ryan Nicolson:
Another four cases takes outbreak total to 34
A further four Covid cases have been recorded today (Tuesday 29th December). That brings the total for the current outbreak to 34 cases. NHS Shetland…
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Clickimin to close after rising cases
The Clickimin Leisure Centre will close today (Tuesday 29th December) in response to the rise in coronavirus cases. Shetland Recreation Trust (SRT) chief executive Steven…
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First Minister: Shetland being ‘very closely monitored’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the Scottish government was keeping an eye on Shetland as cases continue to rise. Latest government figures show 25 cases…
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Covid total passes 100 after first government update for five days
Shetland’s coronavirus total is now 105 , according to Scottish government figures. The national Covid figures were updated today for the first time since Thursday…
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Essential visits only to hospital
NHS Shetland says essential visits only will be allowed to the Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick from today (Tuesday 29th December).
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Recreational trust to shut all rural leisure centres at start of New Year
The Shetland Recreational Trust (SRT) will close all of its rural leisure centres from Monday 4th to Monday 18th January. The Clickimin in Lerwick will…
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Shetland records first coronavirus case for almost three weeks
Shetland has recorded its first coronavirus case since Tuesday 1st December. The isles cumulative total increased by one to 77 today (Monday 21st December). The…
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Council lays out back to school date changes
School pupils will get an extended winter break as a result of new coronavirus restrictions, the SIC has said. Only vulnerable children and the children…
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Nicola Sturgeon: ‘Believe me when I say Christmas restrictions are necessary’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon asked the public to believe her when she says new Christmas restrictions are “necessary” to halt the spread of coronavirus cases.
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New chairman for fisheries organisation
Alison Kay skipper James Anderson is taking charge at the Shetland Fishermen’s Association. He replaces departing chairman Leslie Tait, who will move into a role…
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Another top figure leaves Amenity Trust
Shetland Amenity Trust’s head of operations Adam Johnson is set to leave the trust at the end of December. The trust’s head of engagement Sandy…
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Christmas guidance to be tightened as cases rise across UK
The safest Christmas this year will be one spent in your own home, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned. She was speaking at her daily…
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Inspirational Yell teenager is nominated for BBC Sports Personality award
An inspirational 15-year-old boy from Yell has been nominated for an award at this year’s BBC Sports Personality awards.
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Loganair delivers Christmas cheer to food bank
Airline Loganair has delivered an early Christmas present to the Shetland Food Bank. The company has put money saved on in-flight catering this year to…
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