About Keegan Murray
Reporter for The Shetland Times. Interested in politics, literature and music. Born and bred Shetlander. Long suffering Newcastle United supporter.
About Keegan Murray
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Loganair implements ’emergency timetable’
Loganair has announced a further reduction to its flight offerings over the coming months due to the increasing impact of Covid-19. The airline said that…
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GP ‘worried’ about Up-Helly-A’ after coronavirus reaches isles
An isles GP is “worried” about the potential for a wider coronavirus outbreak in Shetland if this weekend’s South Mainland Up-Helly-A’ (Smuha) goes ahead. Susan Bowie,…
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Coronavirus cases reach Shetland
Two people in Shetland have tested positive for coronavirus, the Scottish government has confirmed. The cases were first brought to light in a social media…
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Council tax hike a political choice, member argues
A councillor has unsuccessfully railed against a council tax hike of 4.84 per cent, despite telling members the rise was a political choice and not…
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‘Climate emergency’: Council leader says action required as globe reaches ‘tipping point’
Shetland Islands Council has formally acknowledged a “global climate emergency”.
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SIC overruled as Sella Ness extension granted
The Scottish government has overturned a Shetland Islands Council decision to reject the extension of temporary planning permission for the Sella Ness accommodation camp. In…
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Helicopter flies sick people to hospital on Christmas Day
The Coastguard helicopter was called out twice on Christmas Day to airlift people to the Shetland Mainland.
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Sheriff demands answers after prisoners miss flight
Sheriff Ian Cruickshank has instructed a court clerk to write to the holders of Scotland’s prisoner escort contract GEOAmey amid concerns that Shetland is receiving…
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Foodie festival returns in new home
The fifth annual Taste of Shetland festival got underway this morning (Saturday) with the celebration of local produce now taking up residence at a new…
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Four candidate no shows at Town Hall hustings
The first of seven general elections hustings set to be held across the Orkney and Shetland constituency took place at Lerwick Town Hall this evening…
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Winners announced in two council by-elections
Stephen Flaws has emerged victorious in the Lerwick South by-election despite coming second place in first preference votes. Meanwhile, voters in Shetland Central have given…
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First candidate declared for December election
The first candidate to stand against Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael in the December general election has been declared. Scottish Labour members in the…
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Reduced vehicle capacity on Yell service
The Yell Sound ferry MV Dagalien will be out of service for up to two weeks from the evening Friday 25th October due to planned…
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Time to ‘do something about the Gilbert Bain’, NHS board hears
A new hospital in Lerwick could be on the cards after health board members backed an assessment of the current Gilbert Bain Hospital in response…
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