One coronavirus related death in Shetland, new figures say
One death in Shetland last week has been attributed to Covid-19, according to new figures from the National Records of Scotland.
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Plantiecrub closes at Toll Clock and Scoop moves in
The Plantiecrub Garden Shop in the Toll Clock Shopping Centre has closed with Scoop Wholefoods taking over the premises.
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LISTEN: Writer’s tune about isles heritage played by Shetlander for first time
A musician has answered the call of an author, who wanted to hear a Shetlander play a tune he wrote about his isles heritage. Jenny…
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Register set up for key worker accommodation
NHS Shetland and Shetland Islands Council have created a register of available accommodation for key workers. The shared register follows a number of offers of…
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Coronavirus 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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MSP warns Shetland businesses could collapse without improved loans
Many businesses in Shetland will go under due to difficulties accessing loans and insurance support, an MSP has claimed. David Stewart, who represents the Highlands…
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Ferry services subject to weather-related alterations
NorthLink has warned of weather-related delays on its sailings today (Sunday). The operator posted details about potential delays to its passenger and freight services. Minor…
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Accordionist’s tunes go global with a little help from his friends
An isles musician’s attempt to spread joy over social media during the Covid-19 pandemic has snowballed into a collaboration between folk players across the world….
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Shetland’s confirmed Covid-19 cases increase for second day running
Confirmed Covid-19 cases in Shetland have risen for the second consecutive day, according to official figures. Figures published yesterday (Saturday) by the Scottish Government show…
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Ferry held to transport Yell patient to Mainland
An inter island ferry was held to transport a casualty to the Mainland in the early hours of this morning. UK Coastguard said it contacted…
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Biggest increase in Covid-19 cases for weeks – and many more not yet diagnosed
Shetland has recorded the biggest daily increase in Covid-19 cases in weeks – and health leaders said even more were likely to have contracted the…
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MSP warns Covid-19 testing is not being used efficiently
Isles MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has raised concerns about the consistency of Covid-19 testing across Scotland. Mr Halcro Johnston, MSP for the Highlands and Island …
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Emergency repairs to bring power cuts in Unst
Emergency repairs following recent adverse weather will see power cuts in Unst today. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) said the repairs to the overhead…
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