Councillor warns of unemployment growth in town hall meeting
Shetland can expect to see a 10 per cent growth in unemployment as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, a senior councillor has warned. Chairman…
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Fourth consecutive day with no new Covid-19 deaths in Scotland
Scotland has recorded its fourth consecutive day with no new Covid-19 deaths. The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the figures in her lunchtime briefing today…
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Carmichael makes VAT call for tourism
A call has been made for a “bold” cut in VAT on domestic tourism from 20 per cent to five per cent as part of
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North Isles councillor criticises Swinney over schools decision
A councillor says the Scottish government has shown “blatant disregard” for local authorities following its massive change of heart over when – and how –
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Calls for new tourism campaign made in light of closures caused by Covid-19
Calls are being made of the Scottish government to fund a campaign to support hospitality and tourism. It comes after businesses in England heard they…
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New shop opens to beat the Covid-gloom
A new shop has opened in Lerwick’s Commercial Street, in a move which is hoped will restore some much-needed confidence to the town centre as
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Support telephone line for NHS, health and care staff
A new telephone line has been set up in response to Covid-19 to support the wellbeing of all NHS, health and care staff during the difficult
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Covid testing service will be moved
Plans are underway for Shetland’s Covid-19 testing service to move to its new home at Brevik, the site of the old health board headquarters, from
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‘Alarming’ increase in number of children using foodbank
The coronavirus pandemic has caused an “alarming” increase in the number of children relying on support from the Lerwick foodbank.
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Jobs on the line at North Mainland hotel
The North Mainland has been dealt a new blow with news that close to 50 jobs are at risk at the Moorfield Hotel in Brae
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