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…
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Fuel poverty compels Shetland energy price freeze
Hundreds of energy customers in Lerwick are to see their fuel costs frozen for the next 12 months after a major supplier cancelled the annual,…
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Fishing industry counts cost of Brexit red tape
A seafood organisation has warned the Brexit red tape seen earlier this year could be the demise of small fishing businesses. Seafood Scotland says the…
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MSPs disagree over budget announcement
The 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…
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More investment needed for electric cars, says MSP
A call has been made on the Scottish government to help kick start the electric car revolution in the isles. Latest figures from the DVLA…
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Huge amount of goodies delivered during ‘Tea in a box’
The 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…
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Steve flies high over Brettabister
A 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…
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Leitch warns Shetland could see more cases emerge
Efforts to stop the importation of coronavirus into island communities are “definitely going to help” – according to the national clinical director, Jason Leitch. But…
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Drone will survey district heating network
Long-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…
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Absenteeism at NHS best in country
NHS Shetland has pointed to figures showing the lowest absenteeism of all health boards in Scotland “by a big margin”.
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Indoor visits to care homes resume
Residents at isles care homes will be allowed up to two visits per week in a “welcome” relaxation of rules. Each resident will also be…
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P4-P7 pupils to return to school in mid-March
P4-7 pupils will return to school on Monday 15th March. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed all primary pupils would be able to return in two…
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Winning murals selected to adorn Lerwick shop walls
Two 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…
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WATCH: Living Lerwick release video promoting town centre’s ‘magic’
A 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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