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Ryan Nicolson

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48
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Oct 1, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Ryan Nicolson

    ‘I can’t believe you made this’ – Boannie Riggit bairns clothes prove huge hit (opens the original)

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    A NURSE who swapped needles for a sewing machine has seen her homemade children’s clothes business explode in popularity. Andrea Abernethy has put her day job at the NHS on hold to pursue a full-time career with Boannie Riggit, which she started herself after reigniting a love for sewing in 2023. The mother of three started making clothes for her own bairns after finding that homemade garments were “exceptional” in quality compared to what she could buy. Spotting a “gap in the market”, Abernethy

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Ryan Nicolson

    Care packages delivered to cancer patients after ‘incredible’ Sophie’s fundraiser (opens the original)

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    CANCER care packages have begun being delivered to patients at the Gilbert Bain Hospital thanks to the efforts of a determined 12-year-old girl. Sophie Eunson marched from Vementry to Da Briggs in the West Mainland earlier this year to raise funds for the packages, bringing in an incredible £3,925 in online donations alone. She delivered the first batch of hand-made care packages to Ronas Ward at the Lerwick hospital last week, with the packages now set to be handed out to cancer patients. Sophi

  3. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Ryan Nicolson

    ‘Heart of the community’ Nordalea rated highly by inspectors (opens the original)

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    AN UNST care home and day service has received an overwhelmingly positive report after a surprise inspection this month. Nordalea care home and support service were both highly praised by Care Inspectorate Scotland after an unannounced visit on 8 and 9 September. Staff at the day service in particular were praised for consistently going the extra mile to service users. The care home, which was providing support to seven adults at the time, was rated as “very good” for its care of people’s wellbe

  4. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Ryan Nicolson

    Walter and Joan Gray care home rated ‘very good’ after surprise inspection (opens the original)

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    A SCALLOWAY care home which was criticised by inspectors last year has earned a glowing report after a follow-up visit. The Walter and Joan Gray care home, located in the centre of the village, was rated as “very good” for its support of people’s wellbeing and leadership. That came after a surprise two-day visit by Care Inspectorate Scotland earlier this month. The home received a critical inspection in early 2025 after inspectors visited in November 2024, with fire doors not working and a lack

  5. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Ryan Nicolson

    ‘We’re in it to win it’ – town of culture could encourage Shetlanders to pursue arts careers (opens the original)

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    LERWICK being named the UK town of culture could inspire young people to pursue careers in the arts over the next decade. That is the view of Mhari McLeman, who is a community liaison for the Lerwick 28 bid – which was launched on Wednesday afternoon. Shetland’s capital is in the running to be named the first ever town of culture by the UK Government, with Lerwick one of six ‘small towns’ shortlisted. An independent panel will select a best small, medium and large town to go through to the final

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