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The Shetland Times Ltd publishes the islands’ weekly newspaper, and books of local interest, covering Shetland news, jobs, sport, property and much more.
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Work ongoing to get Shetland care home open again, meeting hears
20+ hour, 46+ min ago (346+ words) Reassurances have been sought that efforts are being made to get the Isleshavn care home in Yell back up and running. Residents were decanted from the care home during the summer due to staffing challenges. Shetland West councillor Liz Peterson…...
‘If I’d turned into the junction, I’d be dead’ - Calls made to avoid dangerous overtaking in Quarff after close shaves
17+ hour, 22+ min ago (176+ words) Calls have been made to avoid dangerous overtaking in Quarff following “abysmal” driving. A motorist took to Facebook after a dangerous overtake last night (Saturday) almost seriously injured those on the road. The driver was indicated to turn into the…...
NHS Shetland launches winter flu vaccination programme
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (264+ words) The health board has announced the start of the winter flu vaccination campaign, and appointments are already booking quickly. People who are eligible and aged under 75 should have received an email, text message or letter inviting them to book an…...
Council proposes radical reforms to move older people away from care homes amid warnings current system would completely deplete reserves in under a decade
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (496+ words) The council has proposed radical care sector reforms amid warnings that the current model is unsustainable, would lead to crises for older people and could completely deplete the multi-million pound reserve fund within a decade. A stark report set to…...
‘Women have an awful lot to offer in rural settings’ - Self-employed therapist shortlisted as a finalist for national award celebrating rural businesswomen
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (636+ words) “Women have an awful lot to offer in rural settings,” says hypnotherapist who has been shortlisted as a finalist for rural business of the year in the Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards. Diane Taylor, the founder and driving force behind Shetland…...
Mind Your Head and NHS Shetland mark suicide prevention awareness week with information sessions and training opportunities
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (521+ words) Organisations have marked suicide prevention awareness week with a series of pop-up events and blogs to share crucial support information. Staff from Mind Your Head and NHS Shetland were at Clickimin yesterday (Monday) to host the first of several information…...
Synthetic smoke and emergency service vehicles to be deployed for ‘extremely valuable’ breathing apparatus training
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (153+ words) Synthetic smoke will be deployed as part of a firefighter breathing apparatus training exercise. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will be providing training to crews tomorrow (Tuesday) and next Tuesday at Pitt Lane, Lerwick, from 7-9.30pm. “You may see firefighters…...
Uncertainty over future of NHS Shetland as reactions pour in following public service shake-up announcement
1+ week, 4+ day ago (797+ words) NHS Shetland and the SIC could merge as ambiguity remains after the announcement of a radical shake-up of public services. First Minister John Swinney announced plans this week to replace the 14 current health boards in Scotland with two “strategic health…...
Health board and SIC set to combine as one ‘unitary authority’ as part of Scottish government’s ‘major modernisation’ of public services
1+ week, 5+ day ago (349+ words) NHS Shetland and the SIC could be forced to join forces as part of a radical shake-up of public services. First Minister John Swinney has today (Tuesday) announced plans to replace the 14 current health boards with two “strategic health boards…...
‘Timely access to care and support saves lives’ - People invited to light a candle to remember lives lost on Overdose Awareness Day
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (281+ words) An event to spread awareness and remember those affected by drug overdose is set to be organised on the International Overdose Awareness Day, (Monday). Shetland Islands Council will be hosting an event to “challenge the stigma” around drug overdose tomorrow…...