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Ofgem ‘minded-to’ approve transmission connection for Viking project
SSEN have welcomed news that energy regulator Ofgem are now “minded-to” approve the 600mw subsea connection between Shetland and the mainland.
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Deaths at Walls care home confirmed by Care Inspectorate
Deaths as a result of suspected Covid-19 cases have occurred at the Wastview Care Centre in Walls, the Care Inspectorate for Scotland has confirmed.
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Summers’ family raise over £1,700 for NHS Shetland in incredible fundraising effort
A donations page set up following the death of the late Charlie Summers has raised more than £1,700 for the Gilbert Bain Hospital.
READ FULL STORYCoronavirus deaths are ‘certain’, NHS Shetland chief says
NHS Shetland chief executive Michael Dickson has said that coronavirus deaths are now ‘certain’.
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RAF airlifts patient to mainland with coronavirus symptoms
A patient has been airlifted from Shetland to Aberdeen with possible coronavirus symptoms this morning (Monday 6th April).
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Both NorthLink sailings to leave early
Both of NorthLink’s Tuesday night sailings connected to Shetland will leave early due to weather.
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Dowry, Marlex and Sumburgh Airport cafe among coronavirus closures
Cafes, restaurants and bars around Shetland have begun to close their doors and many face an uncertain future.
READ FULL STORYPubs and restaurants to be told to shut tonight, PM says
Pubs, cafes and restaurants across the UK will be told to close this evening (Friday), Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said.
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MP Carmichael meets PM to discuss coronavirus concerns
MP for Orkney and Shetland Alistair Carmichael has met with Prime Minister Boris Johnston to discuss concerns over the government’s approach to the coronavirus crisis.
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Visiting times at Gilbert Bain to be limited to two hours daily
Patients at the Gilbert Bain hospital will only be allowed visitors for two hours each day.
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Only next of kin to be allowed into Gilbert Bain hospital, NHS says
NHS Shetland have said that only immediate family members will be allowed to visit patients at the Gilbert Bain hospital.
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Delting Up-Helly-A’ postponed until October after NHS advice
The Delting Up-Helly-A’ festival has been postponed after NHS Shetland advised the festival should not go ahead due to coronavirus.
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Smuha committee decide to cancel this year’s festival
The South Mainland Up-Helly-A’ (Smuha) committee has taken the decision to cancel this year’s event.
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