Grieg Seafood’s 21 salmon farms in Shetland and Skye sold in £164m deal
The £164m sale of an aquaculture business supporting 200 Shetland jobs completed today (Wednesday)
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Newly revamped bar gets green light to host live music, televised sport and outdoor drinking
Owners of a newly refurbished bar and restaurant in Scalloway have been permitted to host live music, televised sport and outdoor drinking.
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MP’s warning about struggling tourism and hospitality sector as furlough begins to wind down
The UK government has continued to ignore the struggling tourism and hospitality sectors as it begins winding down the furlough scheme , according to an
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New owners of meat company seek to build on business’s decades of success
A historic butchers has been bought by a group of shareholders looking to grow its operations.
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‘Flies plaguing Shetland’ forces café’s closure
A café was forced to close due to the huge numbers of flies which have been causing a nuisance across Shetland for several days. The…
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Survey seeks businesses’ views on financial help and future prospects
Businesses are being urged to give their views on the governments’ financial support during the pandemic – and their thoughts on future prospects. Shetland Islands Council…
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Praise for business behind new butcher’s shop, which has gone from ‘strength to strength’
Plans for a butcher’s shop in Lerwick have won the support of community leaders, who praised the business for going from “strength to strength”. Sound…
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Shetland estate agent plans to expand its team as it merges with mainland legal firm
The merger of a well known Shetland solicitor and estate agent with a mainland legal firm is expected to create new jobs. Scottish firm Anderson…
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Praise for Fjara as committee approves licensing application for extension
Fjara Cafe Bar has had its application to serve alcohol in its extended dining area approved.
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Weather related travel disruption to Shetland sparks stock shortage at Tesco in Lerwick
Tesco in Lerwick is struggling to keep its shelves fully stocked due to travel disruption posed by the adverse weather. The superstore confirmed today (Friday)…
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Shetland businesses now eligible for same support as level four
Shetland businesses struggling in level three Covid-19 restrictions are able to seek financial help through a new grant.
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MSP calls for Shetland businesses to have access to government support, despite avoiding lockdown
Shetland businesses should have access to the same support available to those forced to close due to lockdown, an MSP has suggested. Highlands and Islands…
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Shetland software firm’s role developing maths game welcomed as ‘exciting opportunity’ for new creative jobs
A Shetland software company is involved in the development of a computer game which aims to boost pupils’ maths skills.
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SIC paid out duplicate Covid-19 grants amid failures to check bank details
The SIC wrongly awarded at least two duplicate Covid-19 grants – amid concerns the total number could be far higher.
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