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Call blockers help to prevent financial harm
The installation of more than 250 call blocking devices to prevent phone scams is helping to protect people in Shetland from financial harm.
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"A little compassion can go a long way"
Rehabilitation, reducing stigma and giving people a second chance were among the key themes of a powerful conference on community justice held earlier this month.
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'It could happen to anybody: you, somebody you love, somebody really close to you' - Recovery month events celebrate recovery and tackle stigma
The Shetland Recovery Hub and Community Network is again hosting a succession of events to help raise awareness and tackle stigma relating to alcohol and other drug dependency.
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Celebrating Shetland’s Young Changemakers at the 2025 Saltire Awards
At this year’s Saltire Awards, Shetland’s young people once again demonstrated the power of passion, purpose, and community spirit.
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Celebrating Learning Disability Week with “This Is Me” – A Film by the Eric Gray Film Squad
As part of Learning Disability Week 16-22 June 2025, members of the Eric Gray Centre have produced a new short film entitled “This Is Me”, which will be screened throughout the week in Mareel
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VE Day Liberation Convoy - in Pictures
A flotilla of historic vessels crossed the North Sea to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day and the end of World War 2 in Europe
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Shetland Islands Council celebrates its 50th birthday - a personal view from Bertie Summers, MYSP
As part of our 50th birthday celebrations, we asked MYSP Bertie Summers to reflect on the role of local government in supporting young people, and what it may look like in 50 years time.
