About Kevin Craigens
Posts by Kevin Craigens:
Heartbroken campaigner speaks of her miscarriage grief
A former Shetland resident is campaigning for baby loss rooms to be installed in all maternity hospitals across the country. Louise Caldwell, who used to…
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SIC confirms North Mainland by-election date
A January date has been pencilled in for the Shetland North by-election for the seat soon-to-be vacated by Tom Morton. Returning officer Jan Riise identified…
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Fuel poverty ‘shocker’ should power energy reform
It is the “greatest injustice” that so many people are in fuel poverty in the isles, when there are energy producers generating so much power….
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Parliament to hear Dogs Against Drugs case
The Shetland Times petition to channel more funds from the proceeds of crime will be considered in less than three weeks time. Holyrood issued an…
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Delting wins Bloomfield Cup
Delting lifted the Bloomfield Cup at Gilbertson Park after a 2-1 victory over rivals Whitedale B. Two second half goals from Leighton Flaws put Delting…
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Consultation on new Brae School begins
Consultations have begun on the new £42.5 million Brae School with bairns, staff and members of the public getting a look at proposed designs. The…
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Government gives Dogs Against Drugs cash boost
After a summer of campaigning, the Scottish government has given Dogs Against Drugs a £30,000 boost from proceeds of crime. Today (Wednesday) justice secretary Angela…
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Wishart selects dog handler as local hero
A Dogs Against Drugs handler has been selected as a local hero as he is hailed as a “great advocate” for the isles. Dogs Against…
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WATCH: Orca feeding frenzy in South Mainland
Dozens of people gathered on Tuesday as orcas enjoyed a feeding frenzy on ducklings in Levenwick. Many got close up photographs and videos of whales,…
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Sun shines on 40th Voe Show
It was a day of sheer fun at the Voe Show as it kicked off for the 40th time today (Saturday) For many it was…
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WATCH: Catalina crew lay wreaths at war graves
A wreath laying ceremony was held in Lerwick today (Wednesday) as part of Operation Shetland. Five men flew from Aberdeen Airport in a Catalina flying…
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Charity walkers halfway through 200 mile hike
A brave pair have reached the halfway point of a massive hike in aid of a vital anti-drugs charity, as they face poor weather along…
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Isles MP urges for action in maritime safety debate
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has urged for action to be taken ahead of leading a debate on maritime safety in parliament today (Wednesday). Mr Carmichael…
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WATCH: Eight fishermen rescued as boat sinks
Dramatic video footage has been released showing the rescue of fishermen after their boat sank 36 miles north-east of Bressay this morning (Sunday). The 27-metre…
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