No immediate plans to reopen schools, health secretary says
National media reports suggesting schools could soon reopen as part of moves to ease the lockdown have been dismissed by Holyrood politicians.
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Lecturers concerned council avoiding public scrutiny over college merger
College lecturers have expressed concern that the council is making decisions “behind closed doors” during the coronavirus pandemic. The lecturers’ union EIS-FELA said the SIC…
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Missing kayakers prompt sea search – and fresh calls to ‘stay home and stay ashore’
Concerns for two kayakers who were reported missing led to the Aith lifeboat and coastguard teams being called into action on Sunday – and prompted…
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Isles coronavirus cases up 13 per cent
There have been six more confirmed coronavirus cases in Shetland, according to the Scottish government. As of 2pm on Sunday, government statistics showed cases rise…
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Seafood industry support welcomed by SFA
Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) has welcomed additional Scottish government support for “one of the most beleaguered segments of Scotland’s fishing industry”. The SFA also warned…
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MSPs call on government to support journalism through pandemic
Highlands and Islands MSPs Rhoda Grant and David Stewart have asked the Scottish government to step in to ensure the survival of local media through…
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Library offering digital help during lockdown
Shetland Library and adult learning staff are continuing to help people with digital queries while working from home. Informal drop in sessions and classes are…
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Carmichael challenges Chancellor over self-employed
Alistair Carmichael has urged the UK government to make “urgent changes” to its planned support for self-employed people. The isles MP said that concerns had…
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Council asks owners to control dogs
The council has called on people to keep their pooches under control in public areas. Its environmental health team also reminded owners to pick up…
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Police issue reminder for sunny weekend
Chief inspector Lindsay Tulloch has issued a reminder for folk to only leave home if they have a “reasonable excuse”, with fine weather expected over…
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WATCH: Printing presses keep running at Times as chief executive thanks readers
A skeleton staff at The Shetland Times are continuing to print, package and deliver papers to the public, all while following strict social distancing restrictions.
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Residents receive care packages in North Yell
North Yell Development Council (NYDC) has been “out and about” delivering support packages to residents. The sanitary pack, including essentials such as hand sanitiser and…
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Covid-19 lockdown extension ‘difficult but necessary’
The three week extension to the Covid-19 lockdown is “difficult but absolutely necessary”, Highlands and Islands MSP Maree Todd has said. The First Minister Nicola…
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Junior doctors to graduate in ‘virtual ceremony’ due to Covid-19 lockdown
A virtual ceremony will be held in Shetland today (Friday) to mark the graduation of six medical students stranded due to the Covid-19 lockdown. The…
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