MEMBERS of the coastguard in Shetland have been recognised for “going above and beyond” during a rescue in Lerwick last year. The operation, at the Knab, was said to be “particularly difficult”. Local coastguard members from Lerwick, Walls and Sumburgh were recently.
The latest expansion move by Island Larder follows advice and support from taxpayer-backed Business Gateway. Island Larder, previously known as The Shetland Fudge Company, was acquired by Shetland residents Nicola and Magnus Johnston in 2014. Business Gateway noted Island Larder had “come a long way from its humble beginnings in Lerwick as an artisan fudge shop”. With its larger premises, the business has been able to expand its offering, with capacity to offer chocolate workshops, educational trips, birthday parties and “gourmet street food takeaway”. Business Gateway said: “Renowned for its trademark product, the ‘Puffin Poo’ – a playful name for the white chocolate and marshmallow treats available in store, Island Larder.uses only the finest ingredients and local produce in their homemade, additive free recipes.”
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Mrs Andrews added : It s been a terrible year, we ve been locked in more than once, but I think I am feeling more positive about the future now. Image: Brother and sister in law Pauline Andrews and Norman Long are feeling more positive about the future.
The time had also finally come for grandparents Sarah and Derek Platt, who have been married for 63 years, to visit another new mass vaccination centre at St Helens rugby stadium in Cheshire.
They told Sky News they are most looking forward to hugging their sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.