Yell school affected by outbreak
Fresh details have emerged about a Covid-19 outbreak in Yell, with a staff member at Mid Yell Junior High School among those affected. Around 20…
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Clarification sought on compensation for fishing sector
Clarification is urgently needed on how far the £23 million compensation scheme for the fishing sector will go following the debacle over EU exports. Rural…
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Two further cases recorded
Two further coronavirus cases have been recorded today (Thursday 21st January). The isles have now recorded 13 cases since Monday, and 129 since the 21st…
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Changes made to key worker application process
Schooling arrangements have been reviewed by Shetland Islands Council following news home learning will continue for most pupils until the middle of February.
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All leisure centres to remain shut until mid-February
All of Shetland’s leisure centres will remain closed until mid-February at the earliest. Shetland Recreational Trust (SRT) said they would review the current situation again…
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Council urges motorists to take care
The council’s roads service is asking motorists to take care while out and about. It comes after the SIC took delivery on Wednesday of over…
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Thousands hoped to receive Covid-19 jab each week following launch of three mass vaccination centres in Shetland
Health leaders in Shetland hope to be able to offer thousands of Covid-19 jabs every week after the launch of three new mass vaccination centres.
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Wishart calls for vulnerable Shetland patients travelling to mainland for treatment to get Covid-19 jab
Vulnerable Shetland patients travelling to the mainland for medical treatment should be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine, an MSP has claimed. Beatrice Wishart raised the…
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Special constable rewarded with long service medal
A Lerwick-based police officer has received a medal for his long service. Special constable Euan Anderson was awarded the medal by councillor Alastair Cooper for…
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Three new cases recorded
Shetland has recorded a further three cases in the past 24 hours. One appeared to be an isolated case, NHS Shetland said, while the other…
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Jail term for man who behaved aggressively and had a knife
A man has been jailed for 10 months after he admitted behaving threateningly towards his partner. Ellis Birnie, 26, whose address was given as Grampian…
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SIC approves £2.4m additional funding for Knab redevelopment amid concerns over escalating costs
The SIC has approved an additional £2.4m funding for the “iconic” Knab redevelopment masterplan.
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SIC notes petition calling for Viking Energy windfarm construction to be suspended and instructs for report to be produced
The SIC has noted a petition calling for work to be halted on the Viking Energy windfarm. The petition, which had gathered more than 1,200…
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Concerns about a cluster of Covid-19 cases in Yell have sparked calls for outer isles residents to book a test if they feel they may…
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