Alistair Munro
Editor at The Shetland Times
Reporter for Press and Journal based in Inverness. Married to Pauline with twins, Lois and Evie, 6, and 4-year-old Anna
Articles
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2 months ago |
shetlandtimes.co.uk | Alistair Munro
Two attackers who scarred their vicim for life tried to flee a crime scene by using a fake name at an airport and hiding in a car boot at a ferry terminal, a court heard. Rhys Chan,33, and Tyler Kidd,30, tried to get off Shetland in a hurry after subjecting Jordan Palmer to a horrifying assault in Lerwick on 22nd November 2023.
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2 months ago |
shetlandtimes.co.uk | Alistair Munro
Work has begun on the new Brae rural energy hub – marking a major milestone in the project. Local company RG Construction, led by Robbie Gray, has been appointed as the main contractor. They have begun transforming the Brae Youth & Community Centre with insulation, new heating, solar and batteries creating a warm, energy efficient facility.
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2 months ago |
shetlandtimes.co.uk | Alistair Munro
The NorthLink passenger service between Shetland and Aberdeen is back down to one vessel again – with the Hrossey now in dry dock for her annual maintenance. The lifeline service was hampered in recent weeks after the Hjaltland failed to return on time from her period in dry dock. The Hjaltland suffered a flooded pump room as she was being prepared to leave dry dock on 21st February. That is now a matter of an inquiry.
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2 months ago |
shetlandtimes.co.uk | Alistair Munro
Shetland Islands Council flew a flag at Lerwick Town Hall today (Monday) to mark Commonwealth Day. The event marked across the Commonwealth with activities taking place throughout the month, including school assemblies, debates, flag-raising ceremonies and cultural celebrations. This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the Commonwealth Secretariat, the executive arm of the association.
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Mar 7, 2025 |
shetlandtimes.co.uk | Alistair Munro
Tribute has been paid to former longstanding West Side councillor Florence Grains, who has died aged 92. SIC convener said: “Florence was a hard-working councillor for her constituents and had a huge interest in education and social care. “She was highly respected and just a totally excellent councillor, as well as a really, really nice and caring person.
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