Extra money to help firms and charities suffering due to pandemic

• A new tranche of money is being released that could help support businesses and charities.

• Scottish Crown Estate fund totals £7.2 million and will help organisations during pandemic.

• Environment secretary says everything possible being done to support communities.

WATCH: Project aims to help wading bird populations

• Farmers and crofters are given chance to learn more about looking after wildlife

• Initiative known as Parklife Project is being launched to boost numbers of wading birds

• The 10 month initiative is being led by Shetland Livestock Marketing Group

Summers’ family raise over £1,700 for NHS Shetland in incredible fundraising effort

• Family of late Charlie Summers raise funds for Gilbert Bain hospital.
• They also purchase radios, beds and soap for staff.
• “Wonderful gesture” – NHS chief Michael Dickson.

Support hub set up for highest-risk people

• It will provide support and essential information for vulnerable folk.

• Move has been welcomed by Shetland Islands Council leader Steven Coutts.

• Some have received letters and more are on the way.