Council extends offer of childcare places
The council has extended an offer of childcare places in the isles for next week, in light of news that schools and nurseries are to
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Coronavirus cases rise by one
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the isles has risen to 16. One further person has tested positive for the virus, according to…
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Schools to remain closed next week
All schools and nurseries will be closed next week as part of continuing efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus. The Scotland-wide measure was announced…
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Town centre businesses committed to overcoming impact of virus
Town centre businesses are “committed” to continuing as normal a service as possible during the Coronavirus crisis.
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Patients needing intensive care will be transferred to mainland
Patients with Covid-19 who require intensive care will be transferred to the mainland by the Scottish Ambulance Service. MSP Beatrice Wishart questioned Scottish health secretary…
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Loganair implements ’emergency timetable’
Loganair has announced a further reduction to its flight offerings over the coming months due to the increasing impact of Covid-19. The airline said that…
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Ferry to leave late due to weather
The southbound NorthLink sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen will leave late tonight (Wednesday) due to an adverse weather forecast.
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Relay for Life and Shetland’s Got Talent both called off
The organising committee for Shetland’s Relay For Life, which raises money for Cancer Research UK, has taken the decision to postpone this year’s planned event
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UPDATE: Government rectifies Covid-19 figures
The Scottish government has rectified the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the isles, putting the total back at 15. Shetland’s health board had sought…
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Recreational trust latest victim in coronavirus crisis as centres close
Leisure centres are to be closed to the public in light of the developing coronavirus crisis.
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Shetland Library closed and no mobile van service
The Shetland Library and Learning Centre in Lerwick will close from 5pm tonight (Tuesday) due to ongoing worries over coronavirus.
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Visiting times at Gilbert Bain to be limited to two hours daily
Patients at the Gilbert Bain hospital will only be allowed visitors for two hours each day.
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Do not turn up at A&E asking to be tested, says NHS boss
NHS Shetland chief executive Michael Dickson has told people not to turn up at A&E or health centres expecting to be tested for coronavirus –…
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