Shetland’s rolling seven day Covid numbers
Shetland has recorded 34 cases of Covid-19 for the week of 9th to 15th September. There were an additional two positive cases reported today, Saturday,…
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Shetland literature festival now on
Shetland Arts festival of literature, Wordplay, kicked off its 20th birthday celebrations on Wednesday with a five-day celebration of the written word. Curated by author…
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New affordable scheme in Sandwick is completed
Hjaltland Housing Association has completed its Houlland Lea development which sees the provision of 12 new family homes in Sandwick. Chief executive Bryan Leask said:…
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Four new Covid cases reported
There was a further four cases of Covid-19 in Shetland, the latest NHS figures show. This is down from the previous daily figure of 13…
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Food tourism Ambassador is named
A new programme which places food tourism at the heart of the recovery of Scotland’s tourism and food and drink sectors has launched, with the…
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Rescue 900 called to early morning medical transfer
The coastguard performed a medical transfer from an offshore installation this morning. The person was transferred from an installation lying 100 nautical miles north-east of…
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No injuries following Black Gaet crash
Two cars crashed this evening at Shetland’s infamous Black Gaet junction, with no reported injuries. Police confirmed the reports of a two car collision in…
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Shetland Covid cases on the rise
Shetland has recorded a further 13 cases of Covid-19, the latest NHS Scotland figures show, over three times the number reported yesterday. Just four cases…
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Shetland flare amnesty called
Shetland Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre have organised a distress flare amnesty so that private boat owners can dispose of unwanted, out-of-date and damaged flares. HM…
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Four new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Shetland as revealed in the latest NHS Scotland figures, half the number of yesterday. The seven…
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More Covid cases to add to weekend tally
Eight new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Shetland following six over the weekend as revealed in the latest NHS Scotland figures. The seven…
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Encouraging recovery seen at Lerwick Harbour
Lerwick Harbour has seen a boost of activity following the easing of Covid restrictions compared to the same first half year period last year when…
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Council double down on support of refugees
Shetland Islands Council has reiterated its support for some of the world’s most vulnerable citizens with a motion in response to the ‘heart-breaking events’ in
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Popular Cunningsburgh cafe put up for lease
The cafe at Mackenzie’s Farm Shop in Cunningsburgh have become available for lease, marking what is described as a “great opportunity” for anyone looking to
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