First Minister warns of contact tracing scams
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned the public to be wary of contact tracing scams. Ms Sturgeon said during her daily coronavirus briefing there were…
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Trust reveals scale of drop in museum visitor numbers
Visiting numbers to Shetland Museum and Archive have plunged by over 90 per cent as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NHS urges folk to use app to fight against spread of coronavirus
Folk in the isles are being urged to download the new Protect Scotland app to stop the spread of coronavirus. The free app, available on…
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Lockdown easing sees ‘strong recovery’ in NorthLink passenger numbers
Passenger numbers on the lifeline ferries between Lerwick and Aberdeen have shown “strong signs of recovery”, following the relaxation of lockdown. Since the Scottish government…
READ FULL STORYUPDATED: One new confirmed coronavirus case
Shetland has confirmed one new coronavirus case today (Thursday 10th September). This is the first time since Tuesday 11th August that the isles have had…
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Sturgeon tightens restrictions as cases rise
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that a maximum of six people from two households can meet indoors and outdoors immediately.
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SNP MSP Maree Todd has urged people to download the new ‘Protect Scotland’ app to help slow the spread of coronavirus and support the easing…
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Eat Out to Help Out savings total £168k in Northern Isles
Diners in the Northern Isles ate 26,000 discounted meals under the “Eat Out to Help Out” scheme which ended on Monday. The scheme saw people…
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Sturgeon urges ‘everyone to download’ new tracing app
Shetlanders will be asked to download a new contact tracing app in the fight against coronavirus. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the introduction of the “proximity…
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Recreation trust to open doors again in September
Shetland Recreational Trust (SRT) is sticking to its plan of reopening centres on 14th September. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on Thursday that gyms, indoor…
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Creative training day for swimmers
Swimmers have had to get creative in their training with the continued closure of swimming pools across Shetland. Coach Petur Petursson shared the footage on…
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New coronavirus case recorded in Shetland
Shetland has recorded one new coronavirus case, according to Scottish government figures released today.
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End of critical childcare as childcare services and schools re-open
An innovative service which has provided childcare for essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic draws to a close today.
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Relief funding to support performing arts venues reaches Shetland Arts
Shetland Arts has received £247,582 from the Scottish government’s Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund, which is designed to support venues that cannot yet re-open due
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