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Shetland paramedics set to trial new devices to reduce number of hospital visits through Scottish Ambulance Service pilot
18+ hour, 10+ min ago (333+ words) Paramedics in the isles will be equipped with portable diagnostic devices under a new pilot aimed at cutting unnecessary hospital journeys. The trial will also help more Shetlanders receive safe care at home. Project Sound will see first responders in…...
Blues set to kick-off Women’s Scottish Cup campaign with first ever match on home soil
16+ hour, 27+ min ago (116+ words) History will be made this afternoon when the women’s county football side will take to Gilbertson Park for their first Scottish Cup tie on home soil. Shetland Girls and Women’s FC will today (Sunday) face Ayshire side Stewarton Annick in…...
Renowned anthropologist explains what people fighting for democracy in India can teach the rest of the world amid rising authoritarianism
16+ hour, 48+ min ago (397+ words) A renowned anthropologist was impressed by Shetlanders’ interest in the fight for democracy and social justice. Alpa Shah, a writer and Oxford University professor, spoke after leading a talk this week on the struggle for democracy in India at the…...
STEERING COLUMN: Electric vehicle uptake lags well behind government targets even with heavy subsidies
18+ hour, 2+ min ago (451+ words) Thanks to my old chum embedded trauma, every mention of exam results caused my stomach to do a small lurch. It’s amazing how anxiety from four decades ago lurks in the subconscious. The No Wrong Path social media posts have…...
Number of stroke patients who receive inpatient treatment bundle increases - as charity stresses need to meet government targets
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (304+ words) A report revealed two-thirds of stroke patients in the isles received necessary standards of treatment - however, the increase has failed to help meet national targets. Public Health Scotland released its 2025 Scottish Stroke Improvement Programme this week. The report revealed the…...
Long-distance migrant capable for 4,000 mile non-stop flight makes rare visit to Shetland
19+ hour, 53+ min ago (645+ words) This week brought a national rarity when Pete Ellis, along with Harrison Wylie, found a Baird’s sandpiper at the Pool of Virkie last Sunday. This small Arctic wader breeds from north eastern Canada, across the Canadian Arctic, Alaska, north western…...
Historian invites Shetlanders to share memories of Soviet fishing and ‘klondyking’ ahead of visit next month
20+ hour, 52+ min ago (405+ words) A historian researching the history of Soviet fishing including its Shetland connections and the practice of “klondyking” has asked people to share their memories. Elizabeth Banks from the University of Edinburgh visited Shetland last year when she attended the Shetland…...
‘I hope that the SIC … can learn from the experience at Staneyhill’ - Lerwick community councillor reassured by dust suppression works at town housing development
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (402+ words) A Lerwick community councillor has been “encouraged” by ongoing work at a housing development after seeing dust suppression attempts firsthand. Lerwegians have complained about the possible health threats to the town’s residents after plumes of dust were reported around Staneyhill....
IN PICTURES: Rising North rocks Clickimin on day two
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (110+ words) Day two of Rising North has been completed with acts gearing up for the third day. On Thursday free events were held across Lerwick to open the festival. In previous years this has created a buzz in the town for…...
Considerable amount of investment required to transform ‘ruinous and vacant’ gothic mansion into boutique hotel
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (446+ words) Carrying out repairs and creating a sustainable new use for Brough Lodge in Fetlar would be a “highly positive outcome”, according to Historic Environment Scotland (HES). HES also said it was “pleased to see positive proposals come forward that seek…...