Over 300 pupils have results upgraded after government U-turn
More than 300 school pupils had exam results upgraded after the Scottish government performed a U-turn over exam estimates, the SIC has said. Out of…
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Sturgeon urges ‘everyone to download’ new tracing app
Shetlanders will be asked to download a new contact tracing app in the fight against coronavirus. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the introduction of the “proximity…
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Lockdown restrictions in Aberdeen begin to ease
Lockdown restrictions in Aberdeen have begun to lift today (Monday) – with further easing expected on Wednesday. The Scottish government announced its timetable for lifting…
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Folk urged to ‘think carefully’ about foreign holidays after more countries added to Scotland’s quarantine list
Holidaymakers have again been urged to think carefully about booking non-essential trips overseas after four more countries were added to the Scottish government’s quarantine list. …
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Return of competitive football some way off
Any competitive outdoor senior football in Shetland this year is looking more unlikely, after the Scottish government’s phase three update was released on Thursday. While…
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Funding announced for final ‘transformational’ deal
The isles are to benefit from a share of up to £50 million from the Scottish government as part of the Islands Growth Deal.
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Pupils will not be asked to maintain social distance
School pupils will not be asked to maintain social distance from one another when schools return in August – but teachers and other school staff…
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Halcro-Johnston backs ‘Open our Schools’ campaign
Highlands and Islands list MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is giving his strong backing to the Scottish Conservatives’ new “Open Our Schools” campaign.
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Extra funding boost for free school meals is welcomed
The Scottish government has extended support it is offering to those eligible for free school meals over the summer holidays.
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Halcro Johnston wants support for businesses speeded up
Businesses in the isles are still waiting to access vital business support from the Scottish government, according to Tory list MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston.
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Community groups to benefit from major Covid funding packages
Over a dozen community groups are benefiting from major funding boosts with thousands of pounds of support being made available to help vulnerable people cope
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Grant funding of almost £25,000 for community council
Lerwick Community Council (LCC) has secured significant grant funding of almost £25,000 aimed at supporting the town community during the Covid-19 crisis.
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CalMac withdraws legal action against Scottish government – UPDATED
Serco NorthLink have been cleared to take over the Northern Isles ferry contract at the end of March after Caledonian MacBrayne withdrew their legal action
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SIC overruled as Sella Ness extension granted
The Scottish government has overturned a Shetland Islands Council decision to reject the extension of temporary planning permission for the Sella Ness accommodation camp. In…
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