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The Herald Scotland
05-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Famous city barber shop closing after 34 years in business
Originally from Dundee, Mr Morrison and his shop proved to be revolutionary for the city's hair-cutting scene. He told The Herald's sister title The Glasgow Times: 'The whole scene of 90s barbershops in Glasgow was men in white coats who only knew one haircut. It was horrible and clinical. READ MORE: 'We decided to open a barbershop where barbers wore waistcoats and aprons, and men were offered free beer and coffee, and the football was on the TV. We wanted to create a men's club atmosphere. 'We prided ourselves on the fact that no matter who walks through the door we've got staff members to do their hair. The other day, a girl came in with long hair and said she wanted a baseline cut. When I said to come in, she was surprised because we were a barber and I said, 'What does that matter?'' The 64-year-old added: 'If you look at barbershops now, there are a lot of Turkish places offering the shave and it's all about being trendy. But we started the trend. 'We've even had Jim Kerr in the shop and loads of other famous faces over the years. It's been an incredible 34 years.' (Image: Keith Morrison, owner of Merchant City Barbers, pictured by Colin Mearns) Mr Morrison's decision to shut up shop comes after he was diagnosed with two different cancers – one of which is terminal. Following doctors' orders, the grandfather will be giving his time and energy to his loved ones. He said: 'I have a wee grandson coming in August and my plan is to meet him, that's the priority. And who knows, maybe we will then get to Christmas.' (Image: Keith Morrison, owner of Merchant City Barbers, pictured by Colin Mearns) Mr Morrison and his wife also plan to visit their second home in Kassiopi, Greece, after the barber closes its doors for the final time. Kassiopi is where he and his wife were married, and he even claims they were the first-ever Brits to get married there in 1986. He said: 'We had to change the law because Greece required a Certificate of no known impediment, and they require one from each person getting married. 'At the time, the British authorities assumed that you were marrying a local, so they only issued one. So, we had to go to court and change the law, so the British authorities were allowed to issue two certificates.' (Image: Keith Morrison, owner of Merchant City Barbers, pictured by Colin Mearns) The pair hope to get over to the 'tiny town' towards the end of this year, so Mr Morrison can say one last farewell to their friends. He said: 'It'll be a sad time, but nothing gets me down. You can't let it get you down because that is just a defeatist attitude. 'It's just about taking it day by day, but there is not a sad thought there at all. I've lived a fantastic life. Not a minute of my life do I regret.' (Image: Keith Morrison, owner of Merchant City Barbers, pictured by Colin Mearns) Mr Morrison was diagnosed with the first cancer after the primary lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic. As he was well on his way to completing treatment, he was then diagnosed with the second. 'I guess I must just be lucky,' he joked, before revealing that he has been given around a year left to live. However, as he said himself, nothing gets him down and he plans to close his shop in style. The barbers will host a farewell do on Saturday. He added: 'We're still open that day and will be cutting hair, but people have the option to come in, have a bit of a giggle, share stories of old times and at the end of the day, that's what it is all about.'
Glasgow Times
05-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow barber shop which cut Jim Kerr's hair closing
Keith Morrison opened Merchant City Barbers after moving from Brighton to Glasgow with his wife and daughter in 1991. (Image: Keith Morrison, owner of Merchant City Barbers, pictured by Colin Mearns) Originally from Dundee, Keith and his shop proved to be revolutionary for the city's hair-cutting scene. Keith told the Glasgow Times: 'The whole scene of 90s barbershops in Glasgow was men in white coats who only knew one haircut. It was horrible and clinical. 'We decided to open a barbershop where barbers wore waistcoats and aprons, and men were offered free beer and coffee, and the football was on the TV. We wanted to create a men's club atmosphere. 'We prided ourselves on the fact that no matter who walks through the door we've got staff members to do their hair. The other day, a girl came in with long hair and said she wanted a baseline cut. When I said to come in, she was surprised because we were a barber and I said, 'What does that matter?'' The 64-year-old added: 'If you look at barbershops now, there are a lot of Turkish places offering the shave and it's all about being trendy. But we started the trend. 'We've even had Jim Kerr in the shop and loads of other famous faces over the years. It's been an incredible 34 years.' (Image: Keith Morrison, owner of Merchant City Barbers, pictured by Colin Mearns) Keith's decision to shut up shop comes after being diagnosed with two different cancers – one of which is both rare and terminal. Following doctors' orders, the soon-to-be-grandfather will be giving his time and energy to his loved ones. Keith said: 'I have a wee grandson coming in August and my plan is to meet him, that's the priority. And who knows, maybe we will then get to Christmas.' (Image: Keith Morrison, owner of Merchant City Barbers, pictured by Colin Mearns) Keith and his wife also plan to visit their second home in Kassiopi, Greece, after the barber closes its doors for the final time. Kassiopi is where Keith and his wife were married, and he even claims they were the first-ever Brits to get married there in 1986. He said: 'We had to change the law because Greece required a Certificate of no known impediment, and they require one from each person getting married. 'At the time, the British authorities assumed that you were marrying a local, so they only issued one. So, we had to go to court and change the law, so the British authorities were allowed to issue two certificates.' (Image: Keith Morrison, owner of Merchant City Barbers, pictured by Colin Mearns) The pair hope to get over to the 'tiny town' towards the end of this year, so Keith can say one last farewell to their friends. He said: 'It'll be a sad time, but nothing gets me down. You can't let it get you down because that is just a defeatist attitude. 'It's just about taking it day by day, but there is not a sad thought there at all. I've lived a fantastic life. Not a minute of my life do I regret.' (Image: Keith Morrison, owner of Merchant City Barbers, pictured by Colin Mearns) Keith was diagnosed with the first cancer after the primary lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic. As he was well on his way to completing treatment, he was then diagnosed with the second. 'I guess I must just be lucky,' he jokes, before revealing that he has been given around a year left to live. However, as he said himself, nothing gets him down and he plans to close his shop in style. The barbers will host a farewell do on Saturday, July 5. There will be 'loads' of prosecco and beer and Keith is hopeful that a lot of old staff will come along. He added: 'We're still open that day and will be cutting hair, but people have the option to come in, have a bit of a giggle, share stories of old times and at the end of the day, that's what it is all about.'
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
New details released in University of Idaho killings
(WBRE/WYOU)— Shocking new details surrounding the Brian Kohberger case have been revealed Friday in a special NBC Dateline report. The man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students faces trial this summer. Friday evening, Dateline aired a two-hour special sharing new details, evidence and video that took place before and after the murder. High-tech cameras aid in tracking Terence Ray's movements Former Luzerne County Assistant District Attorney Jarret Ferentino has extensively analyzed this case from the beginning and says it's only looking worse for the accused. With the trial of accused Bryan Kohberger now 12 weeks away it's the crime no one can forget. In Dateline's 'The Terrible Night on King Road,' evidence appears to be stacking up against the man accused of stabbing four college students to death. 'As the new information comes out, it is painting a dark picture of Bryan Kohberger, 'said Ferentino. Former Luzerne County Assistant District Attorney Jarret Ferentino has analyzed this case on many national news networks since the murder happened in 2022. 'What happened in that house? Why four victims, why any, teased dateline host Keith Morrison. Narrated by Dateline's Keith Morrison, the special provided more insight into those questions. Investigators say Kohberger was found shopping on Amazon for a KA-BAR knife and sheath. It matched the same brand of sheath found in the bed of one of the victims. Home security video 'exclusively' obtained by Dateline near the murder scene shows the white car investigators believe was driven by Kohberger circling the block around the time of the murders several times. And police say, Kohberger searched the internet before and after the murders for information about serial killer Ted Bundy. 'All of these pieces of evidence together are very very strong. Individually, what the defense is going to try and do is knock each of them out one at a time, but you run into a brick wall here the DNA is in,' stated Ferentino. And that DNA, Ferentino says, will be the toughest piece of evidence for the defense to explain. 'Good luck with that,' wished Ferentino. And that's not all, Morrison had an exclusive interview with a woman who exchanged numbers with kohberger at a pool party months before the killings. She said the text message she received from him made her uncomfortable. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty if Kohberger is convicted in trial. Ferentino says nothing can change that unless Kohberger pleads guilty. At this phase, this close to trial, Ferentino feels the defense is up against the clock. 'They are running out of options,' stated Ferentino. Bryan Kohberger's trial is set to begin on august 11. Ferentino anticipates from now until then both the defense and prosecution will be mentally and physically preparing for a 4-6 month long case. To look at our full interview, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘Dateline' reveals new evidence in University of Idaho murder case
(NBC) — On Friday, 'Dateline' will air a two-hour special on the case that has captivated the country since that tragic night more than two years ago — the University of Idaho murder investigation. The program will reveal new details that have never been reported before, including video, photographic and digital evidence that investigators say track murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's movements. The show will include interviews with friends of the victims and former students, who open up for the first time about their interactions with the accused killer. Here is a preview of Keith Morrison's report: Moscow, Idaho, where Maddie Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernoodle and Ethan Chapin were murdered in November 2022. All four had been stabbed to death. With the trial of accused killer Bryan Kohberger now just 12 weeks away, it's the crime no one can forget. In the two years since our last report, we have learned things — heard and seen things from sources with direct knowledge of the evidence, sources we trust and reported here for the first time. What happened in that house? Why four victims, why any? How will attorneys defend Bryan Kohberger, with the death penalty hanging over his head? One terrible, terrible night, in a small college town. Watch 'Dateline: The Terrible Night on King Road' Friday at 9 p.m. on NBC4. 'Dateline NBC' is the longest-running series in NBC primetime history and is in its 33rd season. Dateline is anchored by Lester Holt and features correspondents Blayne Alexander, Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy. The stories range from compelling mysteries to powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. When major news breaks, they go to the scene, putting the pieces together to bring the viewer the full picture. And in every story they tell, they help the real people who lived the events share their journeys with the viewer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
NBC News
10-02-2025
- NBC News
Murder in the Moonlight
In Dateline's newest podcast, Keith Morrison takes us to a quiet farmhouse on America's Great Plains, where Sharmon and Wayne Stock have just celebrated Easter with their big, loving family. That night, under a pale moon, the couple is shot to death in their bedroom. The investigation includes four suspects, spans three states, and comes down to a single shiny clue: A gold ring found at the scene of the crime. Follow Murder in the Moonlight now and get two new episodes a week, starting February 17 -- completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium now, for early access and ad-free listening. LISTEN TO THE TRAILER Listen to the trailer for Murder in the Moonlight Murder in the Moonlight Murder in the Moonlight
