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Operational Note: Road Closure – A971, west of Bridge of Walls
The A971 road, west of Bridge of Walls is currently closed at the Brunatwatt junction, due to a fire on a hydro pole.
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First Council meeting in new St Ringan’s chamber
Shetland Islands Councillors will meet next week for the first time in their new Chamber at the former St Ringan’s Church.
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Gull nesting season
Shetland Islands Council is advising property owners and council tenants to get in touch if they have any problems with gulls’ nests.
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Operational note - Travel concession holders must carry NEC card for Northlink ferry travel
Shetland Islands Council is reminding anyone aged 60+ or with disabled travel concessions to show their National Entitlement Card (NEC) when they make a booking or travel on Northlink Ferries.
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War in Ukraine
Lerwick Town Hall will be lit in the colours of the Ukrainian flag this evening, in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
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Sheep scab identified in imported ram
A ram imported from the mainland into a Shetland flock has recently tested positive for sheep scab, with the infection spread into other animals on the holding.
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Teachers sought for relief bank
Shetland Islands Council is calling for any retired or qualified teachers who are not working at the moment to join their relief bank of teachers to provide short-notice teaching cover.
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Zetland Educational Trust 2022/23
Applications are now open for the Zetland Educational Trust (ZET) for 2022/23.
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Trading Standards highlight risks from disposable vaping products
Shetland Islands Council’s Trading Standards team is highlighting the health risks of some vaping products, following an investigation that shows none on sale locally meet the required legislation.
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Harm against adults harder to see during the pandemic
As part of National Adult Support and Protection Day 2022, Shetland Public Protection Committee is asking everyone to keep an eye out for vulnerable adults and to report any concerns.
