Health and social care partnership to overspend by almost £5 million
Concerns have been raised as Shetland’s health and social care partnership face an overspend of almost £5 million in the current financial year.
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Those eligible for vaccine boosters urged to come forward
Almost 10,000 Shetlanders have received flu and coronavirus vaccine boosters since the programme began in autumn with 6,000 eligible patients still to be vaccinated.
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Fair Isle Primary School features in book about scones
Fair Isle Primary School have featured in a new book about Scotland’s love affair with scones.
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Whalsay lass to make catwalk debut for brain tumour charities
A Whalsay lass recovering from a rare brain tumour is to make her debut on the catwalk in London – raising money for charity at
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Sail Training Shetland wins international award
Sail Training Shetland has taken home the award for Sail Training Organisation of the Year in the small vessel section during the Sail Training International’s
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Schools at risk of having no qualified PE and music teachers
Qualified PE and music teachers may no longer exist for some primary classes due to a shortage of staff.
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Orcas draw large crowd in Lerwick
The 65-pod made Lerwick their residence yesterday (Thursday) after being spotted on a number of occasions throughout the day.
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Forum to allow Shetlanders to raise broadband concerns
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart and Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael are hosting their first in-person Digital Forum since coronavirus restrictions were lifted.
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Tall Ships team receives national recognition
Shetland Tall Ships Limited’s (STSL) health and safety team were “delighted” after being “highly commended” at the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) awards
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WATCH: Orca come right alongside fishing vessel off Skerries
A large number of orcas were seen by Whalsay fishing crew on the Zephyr off Skerries last night (Sunday) with one coming right alongside the
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Shetland gets ‘beautiful’ review on The Graham Norton Show
Shetland star Ashley Jensen described the isles as “mythical” and “beautiful” during her appearance on The Graham Norton Show last night (Friday).
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New report highlights why fixed links are ‘imperative’
A report has been released today (Thursday) showcasing the benefits of fixed links following Yell and Unst Tunnel Action Groups’ visit to Faroe.
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Cancer survivor raises over £10k for charity
A breast cancer survivor has raised over £10,000 for Clan at a swapshop held at Aith Hall.
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WATCH: Dawn chorus in Whalsay’s Daalamist
Daalamist glided throughout Shetland this morning (Tuesday) with footage taken in Whalsay by Angela Irvine featuring the dawn chorus of birds in the distance. This…
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