Fund to enhance Shetland education now open for applicants
Applicants can now apply for grants that will promote the knowledge of Shetland or provide educational experiments and research opportunities on the isles. The Zetland…
READ FULL STORYApplicants can now apply for grants that will promote the knowledge of Shetland or provide educational experiments and research opportunities on the isles. The Zetland…
READ FULL STORYHundreds of energy customers in Lerwick are to see their fuel costs frozen for the next 12 months after a major supplier cancelled the annual,…
READ FULL STORYA seafood organisation has warned the Brexit red tape seen earlier this year could be the demise of small fishing businesses. Seafood Scotland says the…
READ FULL STORYThe chancellor’s financial statement has been labelled a “stand-still” budget. Alistair Carmichael has voiced concern that many fiscal decisions have been put off until the…
READ FULL STORYA call has been made on the Scottish government to help kick start the electric car revolution in the isles. Latest figures from the DVLA…
READ FULL STORYThe last three weeks of the Shetland Relay For Life committee’s “Afternoon Tea in a Box” has been a resounding success. A total of 3,276…
READ FULL STORYA spectacular image of an unusual cosmic event has been captured by an isles aurora hunter and photographer. Kev Bryant caught the image of S.T.E.V.E…
READ FULL STORYEfforts to stop the importation of coronavirus into island communities are “definitely going to help” – according to the national clinical director, Jason Leitch. But…
READ FULL STORYLong-running plans to conduct a thermal imaging survey of Lerwick’s district heating pipes are due to go ahead tonight (Tuesday). A drone will be used…
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland has pointed to figures showing the lowest absenteeism of all health boards in Scotland “by a big margin”.
READ FULL STORYResidents at isles care homes will be allowed up to two visits per week in a “welcome” relaxation of rules. Each resident will also be…
READ FULL STORYP4-7 pupils will return to school on Monday 15th March. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed all primary pupils would be able to return in two…
READ FULL STORYTwo murals have been selected to feature in the centre of Lerwick later this year. The designs by artist Gavin Renshaw and Glasgow-based collective Cobolt…
READ FULL STORYA new video from Living Lerwick and Shetland Heritage has been released, reminding residents of what a ‘magical place’ the town centre continues to be….
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