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New president for Rotary Club

Paul Bendix has taken over as the president of the Rotary Club of Shetland for the next year. Following a series of Zoom meetings, Mr…

July 5, 2020 | 11.44am

Shetlanders benefit from ‘Home from Home’ cancer service

A temporary initiative that has helped cancer patients from Shetland to travel and stay in Aberdeen during lockdown will come to a close next week….

July 5, 2020 | 10.27am

Man released on bail after being accused of sex offences

A man has been released on bail after he was accused of carrying out sexual offences.

June 24, 2020 | 3.11pm

Dates provided for reopening of Shetland’s pubs, cinemas, hairdressers and more

New details on the easing of lockdown have been announced – including the opening of pubs, tourism, cinemas and the ability to meet other households….

June 24, 2020 | 1.17pm

Face masks now compulsory for staff and visitors at Gilbert Bain Hospital

All staff and visitors will have to wear face masks in clinical areas at the Gilbert Bain Hospital from tomorrow (Thursday).

June 24, 2020 | 11.56am

POLL: Have your say on Shetland’s energy future

Have your say on Shetland’s energy future by voting in our poll.

June 24, 2020 | 11.37am

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Window smashed at Sound Primary School in Lerwick

The police are appealing for witnesses after a vandalism incident at Sound Primary School in Lerwick.

June 24, 2020 | 10.47am

Moorfield Hotel to close

The Moorfield Hotel will be closing its doors on 9th September, in what has been described as a “devastating blow” for the 45 workers at

June 23, 2020 | 5.02pm

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Full return to education to take place from August

The Scottish government’s Education Secretary is expected to announce plans for a return to full-time education in schools by August.

June 23, 2020 | 2.56pm

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Quicker move through lockdown now expected after sustained progress in tackling virus

Lockdown measures are expected to be announced ahead of schedule tomorrow following good progress in tackling the virus, the First Minister has said. Speaking during…

June 23, 2020 | 1.39pm

NorthLink booking enquiries ‘through the roof’ following easing of travel restrictions

The number of Shetland folk trying to book NorthLink crossings to the UK mainland has increased massively since travel restrictions were eased over the weekend,…

June 22, 2020 | 1.56pm