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Coronavirus latest – 40,000 to 50,000 people likely to be infected in Scotland, according to chief medical officer

In this regularly updated blog Shetland News will bring you all the latest local news plus the major national developments on the Covid-19 crisis

26 March 2020

Sumburgh Airport is one of 11 airports under HIAL's wing.

Sumburgh Airport to close to scheduled flights but remain open for lifeline services

26 March 2020

Fish markets keep going in unstable situation

26 March 2020

Late night buses suspended

26 March 2020

Temporary foodbank to open in Brae

26 March 2020

Jail for heroin man

25 March 2020

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Coronavirus latest – funding for Scottish seafood sector, council meetings cancelled

In this regularly updated blog Shetland News will bring you all the latest local news plus the major national developments on the Covid-19 crisis

25 March 2020

Hospital visiting hours restricted further to protect the most vulnerable

25 March 2020

New volunteers brought in to keep Shetland Foodbank open

25 March 2020

Police area commander Lindsay Tulloch.

Local police force urges islanders to comply with new rules

24 March 2020

Photo: Shetland News

Carmichael makes case for the self-employed

24 March 2020

Coronavirus latest – Islands prepare for life under ‘lockdown’ as people told to stay home

In this regularly updated blog Shetland News will bring you all the latest local news plus the major national developments on the Covid-19 crisis

24 March 2020

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Swine flu cases ‘not anything out of the ordinary’

24 March 2020

Wishart says new instructions ‘must be followed to save lives’

23 March 2020

Former court officer ordered to do unpaid work

23 March 2020

Coronavirus pandemic latest – UK told to stay at home, SIC convener makes plea to public

In this regularly updated blog Shetland News will bring you all the latest local news plus the major national developments on the Covid-19 crisis

23 March 2020

NorthLink freight boat Hildasay.

Ferries disrupted by weather

23 March 2020

Inter-island ferry services reduced

22 March 2020

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Military called in to fly Covid-19 patient to intensive care

22 March 2020

The new fire engine with the Conduct equipment on board. Photo: SFRS

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Man taken to hospital following two vehicle crash

21 March 2020

Police Scotland

Police seek information after aerosol set on fire outside front door of house

21 March 2020

Lifeboat and fishing vessel assist Sedulous in trouble

21 March 2020

Local pubs, cafes and restaurants set to close as government steps up coronavirus measures

UK government also announces ‘unprecedented’ financial support for businesses and workers, including covering wages

20 March 2020

NHS imposes further restrictions on Gilbert Bain visits

20 March 2020

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NHS appeals for health workers to return to service during virus pandemic

20 March 2020

Sumburgh Airport opening hours under review

20 March 2020

Impact on small businesses raised as Carmichael meets prime minister to discuss coronavirus response

20 March 2020

Keep your distance on public transport

20 March 2020

Oil terminal strike suspended following improved offer

20 March 2020

Baltasound airfield to become part of space centre plans

20 March 2020

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Report says no one was in the wheelhouse of grounded fishing boat

20 March 2020

Coronavirus news update – 19 March

19 March 2020

Scottish Skipper Expo 2020 postponed

19 March 2020

Supermarkets introduce buying restrictions

19 March 2020

Coronavirus news update – 18 March

18 March 2020

First Minister announces further drastic measures to combat coronavirus pandemic

18 March 2020

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High Court upholds appeal against drug supply sentence

18 March 2020

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13 March 2020

Plans confirmed for transport of intensive care patients

18 March 2020

Photo from Shetland Relay For Life.

Relay for Life postponed

18 March 2020

NHS tells people not to attend A&E or health centres for coronavirus test

Patient visiting arrangements are also changing at the Gilbert Bain Hospital

17 March 2020

Government rectifies mistake and confirms 15 known coronavirus cases

17 March 2020

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Isleshavn care centre today. Photo SIC

Visits restricted to care homes in bid to stop spread of virus

Changes have also been made to daycare, vocational activity and respite arrangements

17 March 2020

The pool at Clickimin will re-open on 10 October after the school holidays. Photo SRT

Leisure centres to close to the public

17 March 2020

The trust runs the Shetland Museum and Archives on behalf of Shetland Islands Council. Photo: Shetland Amenity Trust

Museum and archives closed due to coronavirus

Da Voar Redd Up also among amenity trust events under review

17 March 2020

NHS putting ‘all resources’ into responding to virus pandemic

17 March 2020

Weekend cruise visit called off

16 March 2020

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael.

Coronavirus crisis prompts short-term licence fee relief for the elderly

16 March 2020

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