About Alistair Munro
Posts by Alistair Munro:
Reporter’s job
The Shetland Times is looking for an enthusiastic reporter to join its busy newsroom in Lerwick. Whether newly-qualified or with years of experience, you must…
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Spiggie Open Day
RSPB Shetland is today hosting Spiggie Open Day to showcase the work it does around RSPB Loch of Spiggie Reserve and further afield. There will…
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Consultation on 20mph zones in town
Residents and road users are being invited to attend events to comment on proposals to introduce a speed limit of 20mph on identified roads in…
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Sandwick and Whitedale to meet in Parish Cup final
Sandwick beat Southend United in a tense match at Boddam this afternoon to reach the final of the Parish Cup and will meet Whitedale in…
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Some voters still waiting for postal voting packs
Voters who have not received their postal voting packs – with just days to go before the election – are being urged to contact their…
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Southend claim Cunningsburgh’s scalp in Parish Cup
The two winners of the last four Parish Cups met on Saturday afternoon, with current holders Southend coming out on top over Cunningsburgh with a…
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European bee-eater on Papa Stour
This picture of a European bee-eater was captured today (Saturday) by Magnie Scott on Papa Stour. He told The Shetland Times: “He was so colourful…
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UPDATE: Come to Brae Days opens
The Come to Brae Days continues today (Saturday) with a host of events. They include a sea swim at Busta, aerial hoop, care centre fun…
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More disruption on Bluemull Sound ferry service
Shetland Islands Council is advising passengers of more disruption next week to ferry services on Bluemull Sound between Yell, Unst and Fetlar, caused by staff…
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NHS warning over infections
NHS Shetland’s public health team is providing guidance following a rise in viral andrespiratory infections, typically associated with the winter months in Shetland. In a…
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Bergen-Shetland yacht race under way
Yachts competing in the Bergen-Shetland Race have left Bergen. A total of 24 yachts started the 38th race at Rongesundet, north of the Norwegian port,…
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Man jailed for seven years for attempted murder
A 50-year-old man has been jailed for seven years after attempting to kill another man in Lerwick. Stephen Savage, 50, carried out a brutal knife attack…
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Rout in the rain
Southend United won the Inter Parish Cup match against Orkney rivals Westray in almost wintry conditions at Boddam this afternoon (Saturday). Southend dominated from the…
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Relay for life raises £174k – so far … and counting
At midnight on Saturday the Relay for Life Shetland committee announced the total raisedso far this year – unveiling an amazing £174,868. And with fundraising…
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