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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
'Talented' Morrison signs new deal at Hibs
Kirsty Morrison is looking forward to the "special experience" of playing Champions League football after the forward signed a two-year contract extension to keep her at Hibernian until 2027. The 23-year-old, a Hibs academy graduate, scored four goals in 23 appearances in last season's title triumph. Advertisement "I'm really happy to extend my stay at the club, I've been at the club a long time now and there's nowhere else I'd rather be," said Morrison. "I'm really excited for what the future holds. After having such a successful season we have a great opportunity to build on that. We also have the opportunity to play in the Champions League which will be a special experience." Head coach Grant Scott said "talented" Morrison's attitude "sets a great example for the other young players coming through".
BBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'Talented' Morrison signs new deal at Hibs
Kirsty Morrison is looking forward to the "special experience" of playing Champions League football after the forward signed a two-year contract extension to keep her at Hibernian until 23-year-old, a Hibs academy graduate, scored four goals in 23 appearances in last season's title triumph."I'm really happy to extend my stay at the club, I've been at the club a long time now and there's nowhere else I'd rather be," said Morrison."I'm really excited for what the future holds. After having such a successful season we have a great opportunity to build on that. We also have the opportunity to play in the Champions League which will be a special experience."Head coach Grant Scott said "talented" Morrison's attitude "sets a great example for the other young players coming through".
The Herald Scotland
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Highland housing provider expands into Skye for first time
Two new two-bedroom flats in Kyleakin have been refurbished with funding from the Scottish Government. In Broadford, Albyn has purchased four new homes for mid-market rent, while in Lower Breakish, Albyn will provide a two-bedroom bungalow for tenants. The move represents a significant geographical expansion for Albyn Housing Society, who are looking to invest further in Skye in the near future in mid-market rented accommodation. The homes will primarily be available to emergency service workers such as those working in the NHS, and workers from other key sectors, supporting the regional economy Angus MacDonald, Liberal Democrat MP for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-Shire, visited the new homes recently, alongside the senior management team of Albyn Housing Society and met with them to discuss the future of housing in Skye and the Highlands. READ MORE: New proposal could see tenants allowed to withhold rent Scottish families face housing list wait of more than 100 years Second home owners 'should not be blamed' for housing shortages Kirsty Morrison, Albyn Group CEO, commented: 'Our teams specialise in providing affordable housing in rural, and sometimes very remote, areas. Until now, we have focused on the mainland Highlands and have homes from the Cairngorms to Thurso and from Applecross to Moray. 'However, we recognise the acute need for affordable housing on Skye and in particular housing for those working in key sectors. Very soon we will have seven new households able to live in quality housing and at an affordable cost, all whilst contributing to the local public services and the economy. 'Of course, there will always be more to do and we are planning to invest further in new mid market rented housing on the island in the near future. If the Highland economy is to be a success and be a desirable and sustainable place for people to live and work, then we must ensure there is adequate housing in place to support communities to thrive.' Angus MacDonald, MP for Skye, commented: 'There are huge pressures on our public services and one particular issue in rural areas like ours is the lack of housing for those working in our NHS and the care sector. 'This is a welcome step to see Albyn Housing Society stepping in to provide housing for key workers. It is important that we continue to see governments prioritising public services in our rural areas and supporting people to work within them and create communities that can last. 'It was great to see around these new homes and meet with some of the Albyn team before they expand into Skye. I look forward to seeing these homes occupied and families enjoying living here in the future."
Scotsman
29-04-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Albyn Housing Society expands into Skye with new key worker housing
One of the largest social housing providers in the Highlands is expanding into the Isle of Skye for the first time, providing seven new affordable homes for key workers for mid-market rent. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Albyn Housing Society, which has almost 3,900 properties across 80 rural communities in the Highlands, will soon hand over properties in Kyleakin, Lower Breakish and Broadford on Skye to new tenants. Two new two-bedroom flats in Kyleakin have been refurbished with funding from the Scottish Government. This transformation means that the former short term let accommodation has now been transformed into affordable homes. . In Broadford, Albyn has purchased four new homes for mid-market rent, including two three-bedroom homes and two two-bedroom flats. In Lower Breakish, Albyn will provide a two-bedroom bungalow for tenants. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The move represents a significant geographical expansion for Albyn Housing Society, who are looking to invest further in Skye in the near future in mid-market rented accommodation. The homes will primarily be available to emergency service workers such as those working in the NHS, and workers from other key sectors, supporting the regional economy Albyn senior leadership and Angus MacDonald MP visit one of the homes in Broadford, Isle of Skye Angus MacDonald OBE MP, who represents Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire, visited the new homes recently, alongside the senior management team of Albyn Housing Society and met with them to discuss the future of housing in Skye and the Highlands. Albyn Group CEO, Kirsty Morrison, commented:'Our teams specialise in providing affordable housing in rural, and sometimes very remote, areas. Until now, we have focused on the mainland Highlands and have homes from the Cairngorms to Thurso and from Applecross to Moray. 'However, we recognise the acute need for affordable housing on Skye and in particular housing for those working in key sectors. Very soon we will have seven new households able to live in quality housing and at an affordable cost, all whilst contributing to the local public services and the economy. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Of course, there will always be more to do and we are planning to invest further in new mid market rented housing on the island in the near future. If the Highland economy is to be a success and be a desirable and sustainable place for people to live and work, then we must ensure there is adequate housing in place to support communities to thrive.' MP for Skye, Angus MacDonald, commented: 'There are huge pressures on our public services and one particular issue in rural areas like ours is the lack of housing for those working in our NHS and the care sector. 'This is a welcome step to see Albyn Housing Society stepping in to provide housing for key workers. It is important that we continue to see governments prioritising public services in our rural areas and supporting people to work within them and create communities that can last.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
Shop owner 'heartbroken' over Jellycat thefts
A small business owner said she is "heartbroken" after several Jellycat toys were stolen from her shop. Kirsty Morrison, owner of Westgate Gallery Toys & Gifts in Grantham, said about eight of the popular collectables, costing £200, were stolen on Monday whilst she was helping a partially-sighted customer. Jellycat toys have become a viral sensation with some selling out on release and being resold at higher prices on sites like Vinted. Lincolnshire Police confirmed the toys were reported stolen from the shop between 10:00 and 13:00 on Monday. Ms Morrison, who has been in charge of the shop for four years, said thefts were "very rare" but she had moved the Jellycats behind the till in any case. "It's heartbreaking. It's just me, I'm a sole trader and I don't have a big business. It's literally money straight out of my pocket," she said. "It makes me more suspicious every time someone comes in and I don't want to feel that way towards my customers." Ms Morrison said the viral nature of the toys was driving people to steal and resell them. "Enjoy the cuddly toys you've bought but don't make them this huge project to collect and get obsessive about it," she added. Lincolnshire Police said thefts should be reported as soon as possible. "We know even when values are small they can affect owners and businesses greatly and we will work with our communities to do all we can to identify offenders." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Jellycat toy thief given suspended jail sentence Shopkeeper tracks down mum who stole Jellycat toys to sell on Vinted Shop owners 'terrified' by early prisoner release 'I've spent more than £3,000 on Jellycats' Lincolnshire Police
