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:
‘Don’t back me,’ says Tory SIC ‘paper candidate’ for Lerwick North
One of the candidates in next month’s council elections has pleaded for constituents not to vote for him, calling his appearance on the ballot papers…
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WATCH: Isles rockers appeal for support in online competition
Members of a local metal band are calling on the Shetland community to support them in their quest to secure a spot on the bill
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MSP critical of health board during isles visit
Tory MSP Douglas Ross has criticised NHS Shetland’s decision to have patients travelling to Aberdeen for medical appointments go by boat.
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Last orders for Valhalla Brewery owner
After 20 years Valhalla Brewery owner Sonny Priest is looking to sell the Unst-based business.
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Community training praised as figures reveal no suicides in 18 months
Shetland has been without a suicide for 18 months and suicide intervention training could be behind the turnaround, a local NHS employee has said.
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Councillors vote down call for more public scrutiny
A call for the council to be more open was defeated by an overwhelming majority at a meeting this morning.
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WATCH: Vocalists sing their way to young musician of the year title
Twelve young performers took to the stage at Mareel on Wednesday night to showcase the wealth of musical talents in the isles as they contested
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New licence for Bressay’s Maryfield House Hotel
The recently reopened Maryfield House Hotel in Bressay was granted an off-sales licence which will allow islanders to buy alcohol for home consumption until 10pm.
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WATCH: Perth glory sees Flaws bag third senior title
Decorated isles athlete Lynda Flaws has added a third national championship to her cabinet following a success in Perth yesterday.
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Michaelswood donations box destroyed
A picnic destination beloved by locals and tourists alike has had its donations box vandalised.
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Loganair chief outlines plans for life after Flybe
A new online booking system which will allow passengers to book tickets further in advance was one of the central announcements made by Loganair chief
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Inspectors praise infection control standards at hospital
An unannounced inspection of the Gilbert Bain Hospital resulted in largely positive feedback.
READ FULL STORYLoganair chief prepares for flying solo
Loganair’s plans for life after Flybe are to be discussed at a meeting of ZetTrans on Thursday, attended by the airline’s managing director.
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Private talks tackle health and social care cash crisis
Councillors and health officials were this morning locked in behind closed door discussions in an effort to wrestle with funding shortages for the integration joint
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