More work to feature in Mareel’s greenhouse
Mareel’s new outdoor perimeter space – a reinforced greenhouse in the centre’s carpark – will play host to another local show. A Moment In Time,…
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Milk to be axed from primary schools
Children are to stop being served milk in primary schools as a result of the UK’s departure from the European Union.
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Family ‘heartbroken’ as Hallowe’en garden display off due to medical emergency
A Dunrossness family’s charity fundraising house of horrors will not be lit up this weekend. Krista Tulloch had a health emergency while setting up the…
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Families urged ‘don’t go guising this Hallowe’en’
Shetland families have again been reminded not to go guising this Hallowe’en due to the pandemic. Deputy First Minister John Swinney said that while families…
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Parents will need to wear face coverings when collecting or dropping off children at schools in Shetland
New Covid-19 regulations will require Shetland parents to wear face coverings when collecting or dropping of children at schools, the Deputy First Minister has said….
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Finnie urges Shetlanders to stick with the rules and bring Covid-19 under control
Shetland folk have been urged to abide by the new lockdown rules to bring the Covid-19 crisis under control. Highlands and Islands MSP John Finnie…
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Shetland Times launches 2021 calendar competition – have you got a winning photograph to submit?
Shetland Times readers are once again invited to enter their photograph submissions for the chance to be featured in next year’s calendar.
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UK fisheries deal made with Faroe Islands
The UK has signed a fisheries framework agreement with the Faroe Islands. This is the second coastal state agreement negotiated since the UK left the…
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Virtual conference will be aimed at young people
Climate change, marine resources and transport are among the topics planned for discussion by young people at a virtual conference next month. It’s hoped the…
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MSP welcomes move to provide hot school meals
Rhoda Grant has welcomed moves by Shetland Islands Council to return all schools to a hot meal service.
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Move to level one welcomed – but ongoing household ban ‘extremely disappointing’, says SIC leader Coutts
The SIC’s political leader has welcomed the new strategic framework – but criticised the ongoing ban on household as visits as “extremely disappointing”.
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Coronavirus cases rise to 67
Shetland recorded one new case of Covid-19 on Wednesday. The case brings the isles tally to 67, according to Scottish government statistics. First Minister Nicola…
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Man sentenced to 80 days after struggle
A man has been sentenced to 80 days in prison after he admitted struggling with an unwanted visitor to his home. Marcin Olejniczak, 42, of…
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Changes to waste collections in South Mainland and Tingwall
Shetland Islands Council has made changes to collection days for household waste and recycling in parts of the South Mainland and Tingwall. The changes come…
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