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Food tourism Ambassador is named
A new programme which places food tourism at the heart of the recovery of Scotland’s tourism and food and drink sectors has launched, with the…
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Rescue 900 called to early morning medical transfer
The coastguard performed a medical transfer from an offshore installation this morning. The person was transferred from an installation lying 100 nautical miles north-east of…
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No injuries following Black Gaet crash
Two cars crashed this evening at Shetland’s infamous Black Gaet junction, with no reported injuries. Police confirmed the reports of a two car collision in…
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Shetland Covid cases on the rise
Shetland has recorded a further 13 cases of Covid-19, the latest NHS Scotland figures show, over three times the number reported yesterday. Just four cases…
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Shetland flare amnesty called
Shetland Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre have organised a distress flare amnesty so that private boat owners can dispose of unwanted, out-of-date and damaged flares. HM…
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Shetland’s daily Covid positive case number drops
Four new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Shetland as revealed in the latest NHS Scotland figures, half the number of yesterday. The seven…
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More Covid cases to add to weekend tally
Eight new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Shetland following six over the weekend as revealed in the latest NHS Scotland figures. The seven…
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Encouraging recovery seen at Lerwick Harbour
Lerwick Harbour has seen a boost of activity following the easing of Covid restrictions compared to the same first half year period last year when…
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Council double down on support of refugees
Shetland Islands Council has reiterated its support for some of the world’s most vulnerable citizens with a motion in response to the ‘heart-breaking events’ in
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Shetland wide staff shortage raises concern
A number of vacancies across the council have once again been highlighted at a meeting this week.
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Scalloway School to remain open following Covid outbreak
Scalloway School will remain open, Shetland Islands Council has confirmed, after an outbreak of Covid-19 was confirmed. In line with national guidelines, ‘warn and inform’…
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MSP Beatrice Wishart named in new Lib Dem line-up
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has unveiled his new team – including a new role for Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart – and described…
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Rise in Shetland Covid cases hits school
Following the announcement of 19 new cases in Shetland NHS interim director of public health, Dr Susan Laidlaw say the rise is not unexpected given…
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Nineteen new cases of Covid have been recorded in Shetland as the lastest NHS Scotland Covid figures are released. The additional recorded cases brings the…
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