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Court appearance for young man who stole ‘brilliant’ cakes

A young man who praised the quality of the cakes he stole has received his just desserts at court. Kyle Swannie was caught on cctv…

March 11, 2020 | 4.50pm

Health board on high alert for more coronavirus cases

NHS Shetland is remaining on high alert for any new coronavirus patients, despite the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 remaining at two.

March 11, 2020 | 3.54pm

Public to be banned from Smuha school visit

The public will not be allowed to attend the visit of the South Mainland Up-Helly-A’ (Smuha) Jarl Squad to the Sandwick Junior High School on

March 11, 2020 | 2.27pm

Library and nursery highlighted in positive reports

Councillors have warmly welcomed two separate assessment and inspection reports.

March 10, 2020 | 5.02pm

GP ‘worried’ about Up-Helly-A’ after coronavirus reaches isles

An isles GP is “worried” about the potential for a wider coronavirus outbreak in Shetland if this weekend’s South Mainland Up-Helly-A’ (Smuha) goes ahead. Susan Bowie,…

March 10, 2020 | 3.33pm

Coronavirus pod set up outside Gilbert Bain Hospital

A special “pod” has been set up outside the Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick to allow testing to be carried out of suspected cases of

March 10, 2020 | 2.00pm

Amenity trust chairwoman to step down

The chairwoman of Shetland Amenity Trust is leaving her role for health reasons.

March 10, 2020 | 9.52am

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Schools remain open after coronavirus outbreak in isles

Schools are remaining open despite confirmation of two cases of coronavirus reaching the isles.

March 9, 2020 | 3.52pm

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Workers vote for strike action at Sullom Voe Terminal

Employees at Sullom Voe Terminal have voted for industrial action by a significant margin. Unite the union announced today that 94 per cent of its…

March 9, 2020 | 2.03pm

Coronavirus cases reach Shetland

Two people in Shetland have tested positive for coronavirus, the Scottish government has confirmed. The cases were first brought to light in a social media…

March 9, 2020 | 1.28pm

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Council wants government minister to visit isles to explain ferry funding stance

It was “yet another year” of fair ferry funding difficulties for the SIC, according to its environment and transport committee. Chairman of the committee Ryan…

March 9, 2020 | 12.38pm

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