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Only one new Covid case over weekend
Shetland has recorded just one new Covid case over the last three days. That positive PCR case was recorded today (Monday), with no cases reported…
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Consultation will ask how Viking funds should be spent
The Shetland Community Benefit Fund (SCBF) has signed up to a consultation which will ask folk how its money should be spent. The fund will…
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South Mainland Up-Helly-A’ called off again
The 2022 South Mainland Up-Helly-A’ (Smuha) festival has been called off. It is the third year in a row that the event has had to…
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Scalloway bill pokes fun at cancelled festival and village highlights
There might not be a Scalloway Fire Festival again this year, but the traditional bill has still made its appearance at the galley shed. The…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 14th January) edition of The Shetland Times: A postie has been described as a “superhero” after he saved the life of one…
READ FULL STORYFive new PCR positive Covid cases
Shetland has recorded a further five Covid cases today (Thursday, 13th January) on positive PCR tests. Today is the first day in which the Scottish…
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Shetland Museum closed due to heating problem
The Shetland Museum and Archives remains closed due to a heating fault. The building re-opened to customers between Christmas and New Year, but has remained…
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Political leader will not stand for re-election
Political leader Steven Coutts has confirmed he will not stand for re-election in May. His announcement comes on the back of today’s news that he…
READ FULL STORYSmall rise in positive PCR cases
Shetland has recorded a further six coronavirus cases today (Wednesday). The isles have now recorded 139 cases in the last seven days, according to the…
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Cope appoints new chief executive
Cope Ltd. has appointed Steven Coutts as its new chief executive. Mr Coutts, who has been a councillor for 10 years and served as political…
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Families asked to remove tributes before grass-cutting season
Shetland Islands Council is reminding folk to remove memorial tributes from its burial grounds before the end of January. The council is also asking folk…
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Long delays after Lerwick crash
A two vehicle accident in Lerwick, at the junction with the Holmsgarth ferry terminal, caused considerable delays in and out of town this morning (Wednesday)….
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Restrictions on outdoor events eased with hospitality next in line
Outdoor events will be able to go ahead with normal crowds from Monday, 17th January. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Tuesday that restrictions on…
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Thirteen new Covid cases
Shetland has recorded a further 13 Covid cases today (Tuesday). That takes the isles seven day total to 155 cases, according to the latest Scottish…
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