Coastguard helicopter evacuates injured offshore worker
The coastguard helicopter was called out this morning (Wednesday) to evacuate a worker who was injured at an offshore installation near Shetland. According to the…
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Student calls for isles to play active role in stamping out racism
A student is writing to public bodies serving the isles as part of an effort to ensure Shetland plays an active role in giving racism
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Shetland MP blasts return to Parliament as ‘error of judgement of potentially catastrophic magnitude’
The physical return of Parliament has damaged its reputation and “exposed it to ridicule around the world”, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said. Mr…
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Community organisations receive £700,000 funding
Shetland has received the second highest amount of community funding per head in Scotland during the coronavirus crisis. Community organisations in the isles have been…
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More Shetland shops and services expected to reopen next week as Scotland approaches phase two
More shops, services and leisure facilities will be hoping to reopen in Shetland next week after the First Minister said she was “optimistic” about moving…
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Man accused of behaving threateningly is remanded in custody
A man has been remanded in custody after being accused of behaving threateningly during a bus journey in Scalloway.
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Todd hails those in caring profession
To coincide with Carers Week, which runs until Sunday, Highlands & Islands MSP Maree Todd has paid tribute to those in the caring sector.
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MSP backs Carers Week
Shetland’s MSP has paid tribute to Shetland’s carers, and is encouraging people to come forward to access support they may be entitled to.
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Emergency debate called by Shetland MP over return of Parliament
Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has called for an emergency debate, which will be held in Parliament today over concerns around the requirement for members to…
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Shetlanders are getting the chance to take a stand against racism, while still sticking to social distancing guidelines
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Scotland’s first day in lockdown with no new Covid-19 deaths recorded as Shetland nears seven weeks with no new cases
Scotland has recorded its first day with no new deaths due to Covid-19 since lockdown began, according to official figures. The Scottish government’s latest report…
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Calls to protect Shetland farmers and crofters from low-standard US food
A new food standards commission has been proposed to help prevent Shetland’s farmers from losing out to low quality US imports. Orkney and Shetland MP…
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Shetland crew’s monster monkfish weighed in at almost nine stone
A Whalsay fisherman has told of his surprise at catching a massive monkfish – the biggest his crew has ever encountered. Skipper Arthur Polson’s five…
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Yell Show cancelled as ‘still too much uncertainty’ over Covid-19
The Covid-19 crisis has forced the cancellation of yet another agricultural show in Shetland. Organisers of the Yell Show, which had been due to take…
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