Half dozen Covid cases confirmed
Shetland has recorded six new cases of Covid-19, the latest Scottish government figures show. Across Scotland 2,796 new cases were confirmed today, Wednesday, 1st December….
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Ofgem confirms £642m allowance for Shetland link
Ofgem has announced today (Tuesday) it is setting an allowance of £642 million of capital expenditure to link Shetland with the national grid in a…
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Seven Covid cases confirmed
Shetland has recorded seven new cases of Covid-19, the latest Scottish government figures show. Across Scotland 2,569 new cases were confirmed today, Tuesday, 30th November….
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Millions approved for Shetland charities
Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) has approved an increase in grants worth £8.6 million to help fund over two dozen major projects and charity organisations next…
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Covid cases reduced to two
Covid cases in Shetland has reduced to just two today (Sunday). A continuing decline in Covid numbers in the last few days has seen the…
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Five further cases recorded
Shetland has recorded five new cases of coronavirus today (Saturday). A continuing decline in Covid numbers in the last few days has seen the isles…
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Ferries still facing disruption
Storm Arwen continues to be causing some disruption to ferry services today (Saturday) – although many are returning to back almost normal operations. Both NorthLink…
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Shetland has recorded a further eight cases of coronavirus today (Friday). That takes the isles seven day total to 100 cases. It takes the isles…
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Former policeman found guilty
A former policeman with 30 years service has been found guilty of behaviour that caused fear and alarm to his estranged wife. At Lerwick Sheriff…
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Free travel for booster recipients
Anyone attending appointments for Covid-19 booster vaccinations in the coming months will be able to travel free on public buses and inter-island ferries. The SIC…
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Vacant homes could ease housing shortage
A plea to homeowners to utilise empty properties in a bid to ease the housing shortage was issued at today’s (Tuesday) SIC development committee meeting….
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Sale of unused piers explored
Nine rarely-used piers could be put up for sale or disposed of by the SIC. The harbour board was told the piers still required to…
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Fishing economy remains buoyant during Covid
Shetland UHI has released its Shetland Fisheries Statistics 2020 and although fish landings were up but value down there was an overall positive outcome during…
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COPE search for CEO
COPE Ltd, the social enterprise and charity which provides employment and skill development for adults with learning disabilities or autism, is seeking a new leader….
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