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News editor and sub editor

Philip Murray is a news editor and sub editor for Highland News and Media. He joined the company in 2014. He has worked in the industry for 20 years.

New floodlit sports pitch near primary school is approved

16 May 2024
New floodlit sports pitch near primary school is approved

New floodlit sports pitch near primary school is approved

16 May 2024

A brand new 3G sports pitch and multi-use games area looks set to be built in an Inverness neighbourhood after it was approved by Highland Council.


Thief who broke into Inverness home hunted by police

16 May 2024
Thief who broke into Inverness home hunted by police

Thief who broke into Inverness home hunted by police

16 May 2024

A thief who broke into an In Inverness house in the early hours of the morning is being hunted by police.


Whale dies after repeated stranding on beach

16 May 2024
Whale dies after repeated stranding on beach

Whale dies after repeated stranding on beach

16 May 2024

A deep-diving whale which stranded on a Highland beach has died despite rescue efforts.


Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

15 May 2024
Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

15 May 2024

Leading Highland ports are among those across Scotland to have joined forces to launch a new alliance to capitalise on offshore wind opportunities.


PICTURES: Rail services almost back to normal in Far North after gas leak in Inverness

14 May 2024
PICTURES: Rail services almost back to normal in Far North after gas leak in Inverness

PICTURES: Rail services almost back to normal in Far North after gas leak in Inverness

14 May 2024

Rail services in the far north were almost fully back to normal tonight after a gas leak at the rail depot in Inverness earlier brought disruption.


PICTURES: £119,000 windfall as Maggie’s Highlands Golf Day and gala dinner wins superb support

14 May 2024
PICTURES: £119,000 windfall as Maggie’s Highlands Golf Day and gala dinner wins superb support

PICTURES: £119,000 windfall as Maggie’s Highlands Golf Day and gala dinner wins superb support

14 May 2024

A colossal six-figure windfall is winging its way to charity after a golf day and gala dinner proved a massive success.


Lane closures warning for £2m A9 dual carriageway roadworks south of Inverness

14 May 2024
Lane closures warning for £2m A9 dual carriageway roadworks south of Inverness

Lane closures warning for £2m A9 dual carriageway roadworks south of Inverness

14 May 2024

Confusion over the extent of major roadworks on the key A9 trunk road south of Inverness has sparked moves by contractors to clear the air.


Bank’s move into community centre sparks claim it could ‘displace’ local groups

14 May 2024
Bank’s move into community centre sparks claim it could ‘displace’ local groups

Bank’s move into community centre sparks claim it could ‘displace’ local groups

14 May 2024

Barclays has sparked a row after it emerged it will operate full time from an Inverness community centre facility that has been used by local groups.


‘Appalled’ MSP demands education minister visit Charleston Academy in Inverness over ‘state of the school’

11 May 2024
‘Appalled’ MSP demands education minister visit Charleston Academy in Inverness over ‘state of the school’

‘Appalled’ MSP demands education minister visit Charleston Academy in Inverness over ‘state of the school’

11 May 2024

‘Frankly appalling’ conditions at an Inverness school have been raised with Scotland’s education minister by a Highland MSP.


Arrest after robber wielding fake gun steals car and then money from petrol station in two Inverness incidents

10 May 2024
Arrest after robber wielding fake gun steals car and then money from petrol station in two Inverness incidents

Arrest after robber wielding fake gun steals car and then money from petrol station in two Inverness incidents

10 May 2024

A teenager has been arrested by police investigating the theft of a car and money by a robber wielding a fake gun.


Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

10 May 2024
Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

10 May 2024

Aurora hunters look set for a treat after intense solar activity increased the chances that the Northern Lights will be visible ANYWHERE in the UK.


PICTURES: A82 closed in Inverness city centre after major Police Scotland response to ‘disturbance’

09 May 2024
PICTURES: A82 closed in Inverness city centre after major Police Scotland response to ‘disturbance’

PICTURES: A82 closed in Inverness city centre after major Police Scotland response to ‘disturbance’

09 May 2024

The A82 was closed in the heart of Inverness on Thursday afternoon after a major police response to a "disturbance" in a nearby street.


Emergency crews respond to ‘disturbance’ in Inverness

09 May 2024
Emergency crews respond to ‘disturbance’ in Inverness

Emergency crews respond to ‘disturbance’ in Inverness

09 May 2024

A 'disturbance' in an Inverness neighbourhood has sparked a response from police, fire crews and the ambulance service.


PICTURES: Strictly Inverness charity dance competition is under way

09 May 2024
PICTURES: Strictly Inverness charity dance competition is under way

PICTURES: Strictly Inverness charity dance competition is under way

09 May 2024

A family-friendly launch evening featured dazzling performances from dance schools last night, with the contest itself kicking off in earnest tonight.


£2m roadworks to bring 8 weeks of disruption to A9 dual carriageway south of Inverness

09 May 2024
£2m roadworks to bring 8 weeks of disruption to A9 dual carriageway south of Inverness

£2m roadworks to bring 8 weeks of disruption to A9 dual carriageway south of Inverness

09 May 2024

The dual carriageway between Slochd and Tomatin will be subject to lane closures north and south during the resurfacing work, which begins on Monday.


A9 Kessock Bridge ‘wrong way’ motorist sparks dangerous driving charge and dashcam footage plea

09 May 2024
A9 Kessock Bridge ‘wrong way’ motorist sparks dangerous driving charge and dashcam footage plea

A9 Kessock Bridge ‘wrong way’ motorist sparks dangerous driving charge and dashcam footage plea

09 May 2024

Dashcam footage is being sought by police investigating dangerous driving on the Kessock Bridge last night.


Harry Gow to open new bakery outlet in Inverness

08 May 2024
Harry Gow to open new bakery outlet in Inverness

Harry Gow to open new bakery outlet in Inverness

08 May 2024

The popular bakery looks set to open a new outlet in a former car hire site in Harbour Road.


Active travel and road safety work get green light by Highland Council

06 May 2024
Active travel and road safety work get green light by Highland Council

Active travel and road safety work get green light by Highland Council

06 May 2024

Plans to boost road safety and encourage more people to cycle or walk have passed their latest milestone.


Habitat and biodiversity efforts ‘very positive and encouraging’, says Highland councillor

06 May 2024
Habitat and biodiversity efforts ‘very positive and encouraging’, says Highland councillor

Habitat and biodiversity efforts ‘very positive and encouraging’, says Highland councillor

06 May 2024

Habitat restoration efforts and work to boost biodiversity in the Highlands are “very positive and encouraging”, a senor councillor believes.


‘End the new 20mph zones’, argues senior Highland councillor

05 May 2024
‘End the new 20mph zones’, argues senior Highland councillor

‘End the new 20mph zones’, argues senior Highland councillor

05 May 2024

A councillor has hit out at what he claims are “blanket 20mph speed limits across the Highlands” and has called on the council to end their roll-out.


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