Posts by Adam Civico:
Garrison stage to welcome back performers
Performers are set to return to the Garrison Theatre in the spring, Shetland Arts has announced. Four productions have been selected for Refresh Now programme of…
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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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‘Stay off ice’ warning after children seen playing on frozen lochs
Shetland Coastguard was called into action and issued a warning on Sunday evening after reports of children playing on the ice at two lochs. Calls…
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WATCH: Fiddlers welcome marathon man Henderson back to Lerwick
Shetland Relay for Life chairman Martin Henderson’s fundraising marathon has pulled in more than £7,000 for Cancer Research UK. He even managed five press-ups at…
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Woman fears tragedy and warns bairns to stay off icy lochs
A horrified woman who saw children walking across a frozen loch on Friday afternoon fears there will be a tragedy if the “crazy” stunt is
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Free bus travel for vaccine attendees
Anyone attending Covid-19 vaccination centres will be entitled to free bus and ferry travel from Monday. The first centre is due to open at Gremista…
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Lerwick homes to lose heating and hot water again as repairs completed
Many homes in Lerwick will be left without heating or hot water overnight on Saturday while urgent repairs are completed. Shetland Heat Energy and Power…
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Shetland Greens join those celebrating ferry funding pledge
Shetland Greens have welcomed the news that inter-island ferries have secured extra funding. Finance secretary Kate Forbes announced on Thursday that the £5.5m revenue funding…
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No new coronavirus cases in Shetland for third day
Shetland has recorded no new coronavirus cases for the third day in a row. Friday’s Public Health Scotland update showed zero cases for Shetland with…
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Marathon fundraiser for Shetland Relay for Life chairman
Shetland Relay for Life chairman Martin Henderson will run a marathon at the end of January to kick start fundraising for Cancer Research UK. He…
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Quality assurance scheme to be launched by Shetland Food and Drink
A new quality assurance scheme for Shetland food and drink is being developed to help boost the growing sector. Producers, suppliers and retailers will be…
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Weel kent acts to perform at Celtic Connections 2021
There will again be a strong contingent of Shetland performers and artistes well known to isles music fans at the Celtic Connections festival. Launching on…
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Fair Game exhibition focuses on ’emotive’ elements of Shetland’s social history
A “politically incorrect” exhibition has been launched online by Shetland Museum and Archives. “Fair Game” examines three customs which museum curator Ian Tait said were…
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