Over 40s next in line for jab, as mental health support for health workers is outlined
Progress in the vaccination roll-out is continuing, with the over 40s next in line to receive the jab.
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Scottish government defends its record on fuel poverty figures
The Scottish government has insisted its eye remains on the ball in tackling fuel poverty.
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Appeal for information after house is broken into days after man’s funeral
Efforts are under way to apprehend cruel housebreakers who ransacked the Lerwick home just days after his funeral.
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Health board committed to rolling out vaccine by spring
NHS Shetland is remaining focused on ensuring the coronavirus vaccines are rolled out by May.
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School pupils to return to in-school learning
The move away from Covid restrictions will pass a significant milestone today (Tuesday) as the gradual return of classroom learning gets underway.
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MSP asks watchdog to examine air traffic control plans
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has written to Audit Scotland asking them to examine centralisation plans for air traffic control.
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‘Serious rethink’ needed on animal transportation proposals
Fresh criticism has been levelled against plans to change conditions in which livestock can be transported by ferry.
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Scottish government accused of missing opportunity over Covid testing
The Scottish government has been urged to give “serious consideration” to mass testing at entry points to Scottish islands after the Scottish government said no
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Truth is out there, urge Safer Internet Day organisers
In a world where the line between fact and fiction is being continually blurred, today’s Safer Internet Day explores how young people can separate truth
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Increased digital connectivity a future boost to isles?
Superfast broadband is just one of the welcome additions to future isles life as outlined in the Scottish government’s Infrastructure Investment Plan (IIP), announced last
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New case of coronavirus in the isles
Shetland has one new case of Covid-19 today – ending a long run where the isles saw no reported cases.
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LCC member says demolition figure seemed ‘plucked from thin air’
An initial cost estimate of the partial demolition of the old Anderson High School appears to have been “plucked from thin air”.
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Council mixes salt with grit as longer cold spell is expected
With the cold spell expected to last throughout this week, council gritters will now use a mix of road salt and grit on all roads
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Testing before arriving in isles being considered
The Scottish government is considering the possibility of asking people to test for coronavirus before coming into the isles.
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