‘Flies plaguing Shetland’ forces café’s closure
A café was forced to close due to the huge numbers of flies which have been causing a nuisance across Shetland for several days. The…
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Survey seeks businesses’ views on financial help and future prospects
Businesses are being urged to give their views on the governments’ financial support during the pandemic – and their thoughts on future prospects. Shetland Islands Council…
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Praise for business behind new butcher’s shop, which has gone from ‘strength to strength’
Plans for a butcher’s shop in Lerwick have won the support of community leaders, who praised the business for going from “strength to strength”. Sound…
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Shetland estate agent plans to expand its team as it merges with mainland legal firm
The merger of a well known Shetland solicitor and estate agent with a mainland legal firm is expected to create new jobs. Scottish firm Anderson…
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Praise for Fjara as committee approves licensing application for extension
Fjara Cafe Bar has had its application to serve alcohol in its extended dining area approved.
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Weather related travel disruption to Shetland sparks stock shortage at Tesco in Lerwick
Tesco in Lerwick is struggling to keep its shelves fully stocked due to travel disruption posed by the adverse weather. The superstore confirmed today (Friday)…
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Shetland businesses now eligible for same support as level four
Shetland businesses struggling in level three Covid-19 restrictions are able to seek financial help through a new grant.
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MSP calls for Shetland businesses to have access to government support, despite avoiding lockdown
Shetland businesses should have access to the same support available to those forced to close due to lockdown, an MSP has suggested. Highlands and Islands…
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Shetland software firm’s role developing maths game welcomed as ‘exciting opportunity’ for new creative jobs
A Shetland software company is involved in the development of a computer game which aims to boost pupils’ maths skills.
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SIC paid out duplicate Covid-19 grants amid failures to check bank details
The SIC wrongly awarded at least two duplicate Covid-19 grants – amid concerns the total number could be far higher.
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Support scheme for young entrepreneurs rolls out in Shetland
A business support programme aimed at developing the next generation of entrepreneurs is to be extended into Shetland. Impact30 is operated by Highlands and Islands…
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Shetland businesses disrupted by current Covid-19 restrictions urged to apply for new hardship fund
Shetland businesses affected by the latest Covid-19 restrictions can now apply for funding to help deal with the disruption. The Scottish government’s Coronavirus Business Hardship…
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Lerwick marine engineering firm Ocean Kinetics performs vital role in Aberdeen Harbour development
Lerwick-based marine engineering firm Ocean Kinetics is playing a key role in the £350 million expansion of Aberdeen Harbour.
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Trio of awards for Shetland woman’s baby care business
A businesswoman originally from Shetland is “absolutely over the moon” after winning three awards for her baby care products. Jan Mackie, nee Leask, is originally from…
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