Dates provided for reopening of Shetland’s pubs, cinemas, hairdressers and more
New details on the easing of lockdown have been announced – including the opening of pubs, tourism, cinemas and the ability to meet other households….
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Face masks now compulsory for staff and visitors at Gilbert Bain Hospital
All staff and visitors will have to wear face masks in clinical areas at the Gilbert Bain Hospital from tomorrow (Thursday).
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Moorfield Hotel to close
The Moorfield Hotel will be closing its doors on 9th September, in what has been described as a “devastating blow” for the 45 workers at
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Full return to education to take place from August
The Scottish government’s Education Secretary is expected to announce plans for a return to full-time education in schools by August.
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Quicker move through lockdown now expected after sustained progress in tackling virus
Lockdown measures are expected to be announced ahead of schedule tomorrow following good progress in tackling the virus, the First Minister has said. Speaking during…
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NorthLink booking enquiries ‘through the roof’ following easing of travel restrictions
The number of Shetland folk trying to book NorthLink crossings to the UK mainland has increased massively since travel restrictions were eased over the weekend,…
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Walk staged at Clickimin in support of Black Lives Matter
Another walk in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest movement was held on the outskirts of Lerwick today (Saturday).
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UPDATED: Family visits via inter-islands ferries and NorthLink now permitted – but no change to Loganair flights
The easing of lockdown means some Shetland folk will now be able to travel to see family on the mainland – as well as by…
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Sea Farms will pay back over £100,000 of furlough money
Scottish Sea Farms is going to repay all money received from the UK government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme as markets re-open and business performance begins
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Shetland Space Centre chosen as ‘perfect’ launch partner for Canadian firm
Shetland’s ambitions to build a new space industry have taken another leap forward – after a Canadian company agreed to to use it as its…
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