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Number of stroke patients who receive inpatient treatment bundle increases - as charity stresses need to meet government targets
16+ hour, 16+ min 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
1+ 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
1+ hour 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
17+ hour, 35+ min 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
17+ hour, 12+ min 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
20+ hour, 5+ min 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…...
STRAIGHT TALKING: SSEN Transmissionâs preferred substation site north of Burravoe has shown the sheer scale of what is proposed for Yell
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (884+ words) For some years, plans for the large-scale energy industrialisation of Yell have been in the public domain. Only now, with SSEN Transmission identifying its preferred substation site north of Burravoe, does the sheer scale of what is proposed seem to…...
Corbyn-founded Your Party launches regional branch with priorities including opposing the far right
22+ hour, 47+ min ago (566+ words) A socialist party founded by former Labour MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana has launched a local branch. Your Party, which seeks to “fix the crises in our society with a mass redistribution of wealth and power,” announced its new…...
Nominate a school you think comes top of the class in making a difference to children and the wider community
22+ hour, 48+ min ago (380+ words) Our Shetland Heroes awards has already become a runaway success since its launch in July. The Shetland Times is shining a light on those who deserve that extra recognition. And this week our focus is on schools, with a special…...
POLL: Can the Scalloway Swimming Pool still be saved?
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (243+ words) In this week’s poll we are seeking your opinion on the future of the Scalloway Swimming Pool, and whether it can yet be saved. It comes after around 80 protesters took to the streets following the decision earlier this year by…...