National silence to be held to mark first anniversary of lockdown
A national minute silence is due to be marked at noon on Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of the lockdown.
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Lockdown for birds to be lifted
A long-running bird flu “lockdown” is set to be lifted at the end of this month. Chief veterinary officers say compulsory housing measures for poultry…
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Health and safety ‘paramount’ as Shetland schools plan phased reopening
Protecting the health and safety of pupils, parents and staff will be paramount as Shetland schools move towards a phased reopening, a senior councillor has…
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Covid situation in Shetland is ‘stabilising’, first minister tells MSPs
The Covid-19 outbreak in Shetland is “stabilising”, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told an emergency sitting of the Scottish parliament. MSPs were recalled to Holyrood for…
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Students’ tears of joy as Peerie Hansels arrive
Homesick Shetland students on the mainland have shed tears of joy after receiving a “Peerie Hansel fae Hame”. Parcels including donated knitted items and other…
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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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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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Shetland testers sought for passport app
A free app is being trialled which aims to showcase the best of islands in Scotland – and Shetland has been picked as the location…
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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 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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Secondary pupils receive their grades
Coronavirus may have led to the cancellation of school exams this year, but secondary pupils have still excelled – helping to achieve a higher pass
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Politicians call for views on energy price rises
Householders who have experienced large hikes in their energy prices are being asked to contact their representatives at Westminster and Holyrood.
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Shetland ‘fogbow’ in lockdown photography showcase
A picture of a rare ‘fogbow’ – or white rainbow – taken in the isles has been selected for a showcase of lockdown images in
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NorthLink ferry journeys plummet 95 per cent during lockdown
Lifeline ferry passenger numbers were down by 95 per cent during lockdown as travel on the NorthLink boats was restricted to essential journeys. From 22nd…
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