Council reacts to statement on National 5 exams
The chairman of the council’s education and families committee has reacted after National 5 exams were cancelled across the country. George Smith says the announcement…
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Next year’s National 5 exams cancelled
National 5 exams will be cancelled across Scotland next year. The exams will be replaced by coursework and teacher assessments. The news comes as new…
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Pubs and bars to be banned from selling alcohol indoors from Friday
Pub, bars and restaurants in Scotland will only be able to open between 6am and 6pm from Friday 9th October. And they will not be…
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DVSA needs to get its act together on island tests, says Carmichael
Advice that is “inconsistent” has been given by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for islanders seeking to book driving tests this autumn. That…
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Shetlanders being ‘restricted’ says councillor, as isles record no new cases
NHS Shetland was the only health board in Scotland that did not record a coronavirus case on a day that confirmed cases rose by 806….
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Schools offered post-lockdown support
Schools are being offered support to cope with classroom conflict. Scottish Mediation has written to the local education authority amid nationwide concerns about strains on…
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Tesco limiting certain products after panic-buying fears
Tesco is limiting the number of essential items that customers can buy amid fears of bulk buying across the UK. Customers at the Tesco supermarket…
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Reaction given to government’s next step in economic recovery
A new job support scheme unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak as part of a winter economy plan has been given a mixed reaction.
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Trust highlights Wool Week online attractions
This year’s Wool Week may have been a victim of the Covid crisis, but Shetland Amenity Trust has highlighted an online taster taking place instead.
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Scotland records most cases in a single day
Scotland recorded 486 coronavirus cases yesterday – the most in a single day since the pandemic began. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon added the caveat that…
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Brae firefighters self-isolating after coronavirus case
Firefighters from the Brae fire station are having to self-isolate after one member tested positive for Covid. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has not…
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More restrictions to be put in place within days, First Minister says
New coronavirus restrictions will “almost certainly” be introduced in the next few days, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. At the government’s daily briefing, Ms…
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2021 Delting Up-Helly-A’ cancelled
The Delting Up-Helly-A’ committee have taken the decision to cancel their 2021 event. In a statement on Friday morning, the committee said it was with…
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CAB braced for hike in demand as impact of pandemic grows
Shetland’s CAB office has seen a hike in demand for benefits and employment advice, and is expecting demand to increase as the economic impact of
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