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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‘Funeral’ procession mourns loss of landscape
Environmentalists “grieving the imminent loss of our landscape” took part in a “funeral” procession on Saturday afternoon. Around a dozen people participated in the ‘Lament…
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Ness United retain County Shield
Ness United bagged the final trophy of the Shetland Football Association’s 100th season with a comfortable 4-1 win over Delting. A hat-trick from Jamie Wilson…
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Councillors approve demolition of former Eric Gray centre
Councillors have approved plans to demolish the former Eric Gray Resource Centre at Seafield at a projected cost of £200,000. Members ratified the recommendation at…
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Boundary commission outlines new plans for council wards
The Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland is seeking the public’s views on new proposals for ward boundaries in the isles. The Commission have today…
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By-election hustings: updates from Brae High School debate
Candidates in the Shetland by-election are set to face questions from pupils and young voters at the Brae High School. Follow live updates below. Brae…
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SNP candidate announces transport pledge
SNP by-election candidate Tom Wills has vowed to lobby the First Minister to back his travel policy proposals on his first day in office if…
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Programme announced for 13th Screenplay festival
The programme for Shetland Arts’ 13th Screenplay film festival has been announced, with the promise of “10 days of exciting, poignant, funny [and] action packed…
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Two charged in connection with woman’s death
Two people arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Lerwick have now been charged, police have confirmed. The deceased, now formally identified…
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Two arrested in connection with Lerwick death
Two people have been arrested following the death of a woman found outside a property in Lerwick, police have confirmed. Emergency services attended the scene…
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Councillors call for commitment on building affordable houses
Shetland Islands Council must ensure that a greater number of affordable houses are built in 2019/20 than in the previous year if it is to
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Councillors reject extension for Sella Ness accommodation camp
An application to extend temporary planning permission at the Sella Ness accommodation camp until 2026 has been rejected by the council’s planning committee. Applicants Malthus…
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Cyclist completes 1,600-mile journey in aid of Samaritans
A Samaritans volunteer who cycled 1,600 miles in a bid to recruit volunteers and raise funds for the charity reached the end of his journey…
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UPDATE: Suspicious package was false alarm
A suspicious package discovered at Sella Ness in the North Mainland has turned out to be a false alarm. A Police Scotland statement said: “Police…
READ FULL STORYSella Ness evacuated due to ‘suspicious package’
An evacuation has taken place at Sella Ness in the North Mainland following the discovery of a “suspicious package”. A Police Scotland statement said: “Police…
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