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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NHS bringing in agency staff after latest Covid case
NHS Shetland has been forced to bring in agency workers because a number of its own staff have been told to self-isolate.
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New Covid guidance released for schools
New Covid-related guidance has been issued for schools, but concerns remain things may change if harder restrictions are imposed by government.
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Sturgeon reminds Shetland folk not to visit each other’s homes while virus is still a ‘significant threat’
Communities living under “level one” restrictions – including Shetland – have been reminded that the ban on household visits remains in force. Shetland was among…
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Scotland considering tougher restrictions while furlough is available during English lockdown
The Scottish government is considering whether to introduce tougher restrictions while furlough funding is available during the English lockdown, which starts this week. First Minister…
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New Covid-19 case for the isles brings total to 68
Shetland has recorded another positive case of Covid-19 with the official number now at 68.
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Families urged ‘don’t go guising this Hallowe’en’
Shetland families have again been reminded not to go guising this Hallowe’en due to the pandemic. Deputy First Minister John Swinney said that while families…
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Parents will need to wear face coverings when collecting or dropping off children at schools in Shetland
New Covid-19 regulations will require Shetland parents to wear face coverings when collecting or dropping of children at schools, the Deputy First Minister has said….
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Move to level one welcomed – but ongoing household ban ‘extremely disappointing’, says SIC leader Coutts
The SIC’s political leader has welcomed the new strategic framework – but criticised the ongoing ban on household as visits as “extremely disappointing”.
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Hot meals to reappear on school menus
Hot meals will soon be back on the menu across the council’s schools and nursery settings.
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Shetland set for ‘level one’ restrictions – but ban on household visits to continue
Shetland is among a number of Scottish regions likely to be in ‘level one’.
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Association hits out against potential block on students returning to Shetland for Christmas
Students may be unable to return to Shetland for Christmas, a minister has warned. Deputy First Minister John Swinney told BBC Radio it was a…
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Travel between Shetland and high Covid-19 areas could be banned as part of new tiered restrictions
Travel between Shetland and areas of high Covid-19 infection rates is likely to be prohibited as part of the new “strategic framework” of measures to…
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Hopes new ‘level zero’ for Covid-19 could see lifting of most restrictions in Shetland
A new framework for Covid-19 measures has offered hope that Shetland could soon see restrictions eased.
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