Shetland’s schools among the first in Scotland to reopen today
Shetland’s schools are reopening today for the first time in almost five months today, with major changes in place to ensure the safety of staff…
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Aberdeen cluster sparks calls for folk to question whether they had ‘dropped their guard’ in fight against Covid-19
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urges caution after Aberdeen’s Covid-19 cluster.
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UPDATED: Essential travel links to Shetland will remain in place despite Aberdeen lockdown
Ferries and flights will continue between Shetland and the UK mainland, despite today’s announcement of a new lockdown in Aberdeen.
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Longer self-isolation for Covid-19 cases hailed a ‘big and decisive’ step
Shetland’s health chief has welcomed changes requiring Covid-19 positive patients to self-isolate for longer as a “big and decisive step towards protecting our community”. Michael…
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Hospital cleaners worked with ‘courage and diligence’ during Covid-19 crisis to achieve Scotland’s best audit results
NHS Shetand has achieved the highest result in Scotland’s national cleaning audit.
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Isles well placed for 1140 roll out despite Covid-19 restrictions
Shetland should be well-placed to provide the full extended hours of early learning and childcare when coronavirus restrictions are lifted – despite the pandemic causing
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Businesswoman defends HIE after Carmichael criticises agency
A businesswoman has insisted the isles would not have a tourism strategy were it not for the support offered by Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
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Councillor warns of unemployment growth in town hall meeting
Shetland can expect to see a 10 per cent growth in unemployment as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, a senior councillor has warned. Chairman…
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Fourth consecutive day with no new Covid-19 deaths in Scotland
Scotland has recorded its fourth consecutive day with no new Covid-19 deaths. The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the figures in her lunchtime briefing today…
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Carmichael makes VAT call for tourism
A call has been made for a “bold” cut in VAT on domestic tourism from 20 per cent to five per cent as part of
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North Isles councillor criticises Swinney over schools decision
A councillor says the Scottish government has shown “blatant disregard” for local authorities following its massive change of heart over when – and how –
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Calls for new tourism campaign made in light of closures caused by Covid-19
Calls are being made of the Scottish government to fund a campaign to support hospitality and tourism. It comes after businesses in England heard they…
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New shop opens to beat the Covid-gloom
A new shop has opened in Lerwick’s Commercial Street, in a move which is hoped will restore some much-needed confidence to the town centre as
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Support telephone line for NHS, health and care staff
A new telephone line has been set up in response to Covid-19 to support the wellbeing of all NHS, health and care staff during the difficult
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