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‘Reel’ community spirit as distillery company launches latest gin

To raise spirits during a very difficult time, The Shetland Distillery Company is launching a limited-edition gin.

March 30, 2020 | 5.20pm

Council’s depute leader says care home residents are receiving ‘best possible care’

The council’s depute leader has offered reassurances to families that loved ones staying in care homes are receiving the “very best care possible”.

March 30, 2020 | 2.47pm

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Community asked to keep an eye out for vulnerable

Public protection workers are stepping up efforts to check on the safety of vulnerable people during the coronavirus lockdown.

March 30, 2020 | 1.15pm

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SIC asks householders to double-bag coronavirus waste

Households where one or more occupants have coronavirus symptoms are being asked to double-bag contaminated waste.

March 30, 2020 | 10.20am

Loganair to seek government help amid Covid-19 travel restrictions

Loganair expects to ask the government for financial support to help amid the Covid-19 pandemic “in the coming days”. Chief executive Jonathan Hinkles said the…

March 30, 2020 | 10.18am

Men involved in altercation

The police are appealing for witnesses after an alleged assault took place about 6.50pm on Sunday at St Olaf Street in Lerwick. Two men dressed…

March 30, 2020 | 10.07am

Injured crewman airlifted

An injured offshore crewman was airlifted to hospital on Sunday morning.

March 29, 2020 | 4.09pm

Food bank fundraiser attracts over £2,000 in donations

A fundraising effort launched by a local musician in aid of Shetland Food bank has raised over £2,000, easily beating its £500 target.

March 29, 2020 | 1.52pm

Community fundraising effort launched in fight against Covid-19

A major new fundraising effort is helping to supply crucial scrubs to staff at the Gilbert Bain Hospital as the fight against coronavirus intensifies.

March 28, 2020 | 8.14pm

Offshore worker tested positive for Covid-19 after being airlifted

An offshore crew member was airlifted from a floating production storage vessel west of the isles and tested positive for Covid-19.

March 28, 2020 | 4.08pm

Care home residents test positive for Covid-19

Two residents in an isles care home and an unconnected patient at the Gilbert Bain Hospital have tested positive for Covid-19.

March 28, 2020 | 2.55pm

NHS ‘overwhelmed’ by volunteering response

NHS Shetland has been “overwhelmed” by the response from folk offering to volunteer where they can. Sally Hall is a staff development manager with the…

March 27, 2020 | 5.47pm

Support for self employed welcomed but ‘gaps remain’

Self employed workers have been giving their responses to a package of support measures offered by the UK government to help industry overcome the impact

March 27, 2020 | 2.41pm