Laura Nicolson has since made good recovery from her battle with Wilson’s disease and is fundraising for those who helped her through the ‘horrible’ time
Nominations sought for ‘local hero’
The scheme will offer cash to support people to stay on, or move to, islands which are under threat from depopulation
The Duke of Rothesay also visited Lerwick Town Hall, NAFC Marine Centre and Uradale Farm
The event will also be broadcast online
There will be ‘greater opportunity’ for single applicants and couples, and increased priority for those experiencing domestic abuse
Fisheries and energy have been among the topics of discussion as Norway and Sweden’s ambassadors to the UK sample Shetland life
Meanwhile, Shetland’s other castle ruin, at Scalloway, could be closed to the public for as long as four years to allow for essential repairs
The small hillside house is the work of local craft business Trowie Knowe – but visits will be by appointment only
Helen and Connor Smith have shared their experience of stillbirth – and they say the story of baby Lowrie making a positive difference is ‘so comforting’
The council’s environmental health team advises: ‘The best advice is to keep your food covered and make sure all food waste is disposed of in a lidded bin.’
Entrepreneur John Scott plans to restore the island’s two ruined buildings and develop a third cottage
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