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
Posts by Keegan Murray:
Council killjoys leave holiday bairns deflated
Local children could have their summer spoiled following a council decision which will see an events fee for a bouncy castle company increased by 2,000
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Helpline for pupils who need support over exam results
Pupils in Shetland awaiting exam results have been reminded that there is a helpline available to them should they need support.
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Marine pilots are highest paid council employees
• Two marine pilots working at the Sullom Voe Oil Terminal were the highest paid council employees during the 2015/16 year. • One pilot, who
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Fashion giant uses isles as backdrop
• A luxury British fashion house launched a campaign this week which features Shetland landscapes as a backdrop to Gothic photographs. • In advance of
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Eleven arrested after restaurants raided by immigration officers
Eleven allegedly illegal immigrants were arrested when four immigration raids were carried out on Thursday.
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New school reforms may see isles’ funding slashed
• Education Delivery Plan could have negative impact on school funding. • Shetland may struggle to access £750 million over next five years. • Isles
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Young sailor calls into Lerwick as Northabout heads for Arctic Circle
A group of adventurers visited Lerwick this week before setting off on what they hope will be a record setting journey to the Arctic Circle….
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Out of the Shadows with Wood Band’s CD award
A band comprised of some of the most prominent musicians from the local scene has been recognised with a national award following the release of…
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LIVE: EU referendum count from Clickimin
The polls have closed and ballot boxes from around the isles are now on their way to Lerwick to be counted. Local results are expected…
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Scottish Ensemble announce arrival with pop-up show at airport
• Tourists and local travellers got a surprise on Wednesday morning when members of the Scottish Ensemble gave a short pop-up performance at Sumburgh Airport.
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Renovated Muckle Roe Chapel shortlisted for design award
• A renovation project in Muckle Roe has been shortlisted for a design award. • Aberdeen-based couple Senga and Bogi Vang carried out the work
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Builders discover century-old gas meter behind shop’s walls
Renovations to the Lerwick Cancer Research shop have turned up an exciting find in the form of an antique gas meter.
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A woman who is an unpaid carer for her autistic son has accused the council of having no regard for the community there after road…
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Manager defends players but admits some did drink
The co-managers of Shetland’s junior inter-county squad have defended their players amid claims that some team members were drinking alcohol the evening before their contest…
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