About Alistair Munro
Posts by Alistair Munro:
Badminton players compete in Orkney Crystal
A large contingent of Shetland players entered the Orkney Crystal badminton championships. They all acquitted themselves well in the various disciplines with Liam Flaws and…
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Affordable housing in Aith project to commence
Work is due to finally begin on a new affordable housing project in Aith after initial tendering difficulties. The six-home development by Hjaltland Housing Association…
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Radio Shetland Children in Need appeal raises more than £16k
BBC Radio Shetland Children. in Need has so far raised £16,301.23. Editor Joh Johnstone said after the marathon fundraising broadcast: “We are very grateful to all…
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Ferry sailings to resume
NorthLink ferry sailings will resume this evening (Saturday) after four days of cancellations due to adverse weather. Hjaltland will sail from Aberdeen direct to Lerwick…
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BBC Radio Shetland will host its annual Children in Need fundraiser tonight (Friday). Pupils from Mossbank Primary School will be starting proceedings when they take…
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Sports Awards nominations
The shortlist for this year’s Shetland Sports Awards has been decided, with just three weeks to go now until the big event.
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Flood alert
A flood alert has been issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. The organisation has warned some coastal flooding issues are likely in the next…
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Islesburgh Drama Group wins prestigious award
Islesburgh Drama Group has been recognised with a national award. The group was awarded the President’s Cup by the National Operatic & Dramatic Association at…
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Loganair is put on the market
Regional airline Loganiar has been put on the market. Majority owners, brothers Stephen and Peter Bond, have supported the business for the last quarter of…
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Firewalkers brave hot coals for Ability Shetland
Brave firewalkers took to the hot coals this evening to help raise cash for Ability Shetland. The event at Lerwick Playpark attracted huge crowds as…
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Community council nominations sought
The nomination period for community council elections in Shetland has opened, and anyone interested has just under two weeks to return their papers. There are…
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Mobile operating theatre to be removed – after 500 procedures carried out
The mobile operating theatre at Gilbert Bain Hospital is to be uninstalled and removed after more than 500 operations had been undertaken since January. In…
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Renee MacRae murder trial – mum ‘planned a new life in Shetland’
A missing mother believed she and her two sons were going to start a new life in Shetland with her secret lover, a court has
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Proclamation of King Charles III read in Lerwick
A crowd of several hundred turned out to hear the Proclamation of King Charles III being read at Lerwick Town Hall this afternoon (Sun). As…
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