About Alistair Munro
Posts by Alistair Munro:
Attackers jailed for vicious assault
Two attackers who scarred their vicim for life tried to flee a crime scene by using a fake name at an airport and hiding in…
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Work begins on Brae energy hub
Work has begun on the new Brae rural energy hub – marking a major milestone in the project. Local company RG Construction, led by Robbie…
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NorthLink back down to one passenger ferry
The NorthLink passenger service between Shetland and Aberdeen is back down to one vessel again – with the Hrossey now in dry dock for her…
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SIC marks Commonwealth Day
Shetland Islands Council flew a flag at Lerwick Town Hall today (Monday) to mark Commonwealth Day. The event marked across the Commonwealth with activities taking place…
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Tribute to former councillor Florence Grains
Tribute has been paid to former longstanding West Side councillor Florence Grains, who has died aged 92. SIC convener said: “Florence was a hard-working councillor…
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NHS consultant receives prestigious recognition
An NHS Shetland consultant – Caroline Heggie – is one of seven doctors to be awarded the first-evercredential in rural and remote health (unscheduled and…
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UPDATED: Hjaltland stays in drydock for longer
The Hjaltland will not return to service before the weekend, NorthLink’s managing director has now warned. Stuart Garrett has issued a statement after it emerged…
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Clickimin pool shut after water is polluted
Clickimin Leisure Complex has shut its pool following an incident “involving the release of body fluids”. The announcement was made in a statement issued this…
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IN PICTURES: Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’
The four-day Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’, saw Alice Jamieson become the fire festival’s first female Guizer Jarl, comes to an end today. As these photos by Sophie…
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Freight sailings hit by more disruption
Freight sailings to Shetland have hit further cancellations. Tonight’s (Sunday) sailing of the Hellier to Lerwick from Aberdeen will now only call into Kirkwall. She…
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Tribute to Hom Bru musician Ivor Pottinger
Tribute has been paid to former Hom Bru musician Ivor Pottinger, who died last month. A funeral took place for the popular musician in Lerwick…
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Warning of wildfires
People across large parts of the north of Scotland – including the islands – are being warned to be aware of the danger of wildfire…
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Saving seagrass habitats
UHI Shetland’s marine science research department is launching a new project to aid therecovery of important seagrass habitats. The “Restoring Shetland’s Marlie Meadows” project aims…
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SIC report data breach involving Stuart Hill to Information Commissioners Office
The SIC has reported a data breach involving sovereign campaigner Stuart Hill to the Information Commissioners Office. In a statement issued this afternoon (Friday) the…
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