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Figures show unemployment in young people drop by a quarter
1+ day, 44+ min ago (201+ words) New employment figures have shown encouraging signs in the jobs market -particularly among the young workforce. Figures released by Job Centre Plus show unemployment in the 18-24 age bracket fell by a quarter in the year leading to May. The figures…...
Joyful ethos" at nursery where bairns are surrounded by sealife including Sammy the seal
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (370+ words) Inspectors praised a nursery for its "joyful ethos" where children and staff are motivated to learn together. His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) this week published its reports for Lunnasting Primary School and Nursery Class in Vidlin. The nursery was…...
Hundred construction workers for new campus project expected to stay in private rentals and Sella Ness Lodge
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (385+ words) Around a hundred workers will be involved in building the new Brae campus - with most expected to stay in private rentals or the Sella Ness Lodge. Andrew Lyall, who is the SIC's project manager for the new school, made the…...
TIMES PAST: Peerie Vikings and a monster truck; Nessie Robertson retires; HMS Somerset visits; Tug master fined over rabies importation; marvelous recovery
1+ week, 1+ day ago (872+ words) Shetland played host to the prestigious Royal Navy vessel HMS Somerset at the weekend. The 4, 500 tonne Type 23 anti-submarine frigate - one of 13 in the fleet - berthed at Lerwick Harbour on Friday, before being visited by invited guests. Her commanding officer, Michael…...
Positive inspection report into Mid Yell Junior High School
1+ week, 1+ day ago (367+ words) The chairman of the council's children and families committee has welcomed a positive inspection report into Mid Yell Junior High School and nursery class. Davie Sandison said he was "really pleased" to see the school's work recognised "so positively". The…...
Foreign bots are swamping health board with job applications
1+ week, 2+ day ago (527+ words) NHS Shetland is receiving a high number of job applications from overseas which do not meet eligibility criteria and are thought to be generated using artificial intelligence (AI). This is not said to be a local issue, with all health…...
Graduation ceremony recognises "hard work, dedication and skills" of young people with additional support needs after completing employment programme
2+ week, 4+ day ago (250+ words) Young people with additional support needs have graduated after completing a programme to develop the skills, confidence and experience needed to move into employment. The Project Search graduates were joined by family, friends and employers on Monday for a ceremony…...
A very positive report that everyone should be proud of" - Most northerly school found to be at the heart" of its community where bairns feel empowered"
2+ week, 4+ day ago (407+ words) A North Isles school has been praised by inspectors for its "inspirational leadership" where children were found to be "articulate and confident". His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education recently published its report for Baltasound Junior High School in Unst following a…...
It makes me believe that I am meant to do this and meant to be an artist" - Karolina Matlinska named as UHI Shetland"s Student of the Year
2+ week, 5+ day ago (486+ words) UHI Shetland have named Karolina Matlinska as Student of the Year 2026, recognising her exceptional academic achievement, creative ambition, and outstanding contribution to the learning community. At UHI Shetland, Karolina completed an NC in Art and Design "to a very high…...
Community engagement for new Brae school draws near
3+ week, 3+ day ago (391+ words) The next stage of community engagement for the new Brae High School will get underway later this month, following the recent publication of a Proposal of Application notice. The notice formally begins a minimum 12-week consultation period before a planning…...