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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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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New Covid cases announced
Two new cases of Covid have been recorded in Shetland as the lastest NHS Scotland Covid figures are released. Across Scotland 5,858 new cases were…
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland reiterate the need for Covid testing
Following the announcement of seven further positive Covid cases, NHS Shetland are urging residents to regularly test for the virus. Dr Susan Laidlaw, interim director…
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Shetland Covid cases on the rise
Cases of Covid continue to rise as seven more positive tests have been recorded in the isles. The alarming trend is being mirrored across Scotland…
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Scottish Covid cases rise but restrictions remain static
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced a dramatic increase in Covid cases across Scotland but restrictions will remain as they are as the vaccine weakens…
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Four more Covid cases confirmed
An additional four Covid-19 cases have been reported for Shetland today, announce NHS Shetland. All four were tested as asymptomatic household/family contacts of the case…
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Action needed on coronavirus travel restrictions, says MSP Wishart
Calls have been made for the government to ensure that frustrated Shetlanders desperate to visit relatives on the mainland are not disadvantaged as lockdown restrictions…
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Lerwick chocolate shop Mirrie Dancers to close
The Mirrie Dancers Chocolatier has announced that its original Lerwick shop is to close.
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Government pays out £5.6m to seafood processors
Seafood processors have received £5.6 million in grants from the Scottish government. The government’s Seafood Resilience Fund was launched in April to assist processors that…
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Firefighter mother creates education packs for bairns in lockdown
A firefighter has created an interactive pack to help teach children about fire safety.
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Caution urged as Lerwick dump prepares to reopen
Plans are under way to ensure the dump in Lerwick can once again allow refuse through its gates, with steps being taken to re-open the
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Convener: ‘This isn’t the time for national leaders to be playing politics’
National leaders should quit “playing politics” and work for the greater good of the country at a time of national crisis.
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Coronavirus business support rules must be loosened in Shetland, demands MSP Wishart
More flexibility is needed to allow Shetland Islands Council to help businesses that are missing out on coronavirus funding, according to an MSP.
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