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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.

Black Isle Calling Festival announces line-up with Fun Lovin’ Criminal Huey Morgan among the acts

29 March 2024
Black Isle Calling Festival announces line-up with Fun Lovin’ Criminal Huey Morgan among the acts

Black Isle Calling Festival announces line-up with Fun Lovin’ Criminal Huey Morgan among the acts

29 March 2024

The Fun Lovin’ Criminals’ Huey Morgan, Elephant Sessions, The LaFontaines and more will play the inaugural Black Isle Calling Festival this September.


£30m castle revamp passes latest milestone

28 March 2024
£30m castle revamp passes latest milestone

£30m castle revamp passes latest milestone

28 March 2024

The £30m transformation of Inverness Castle into a tourist attraction has passed another small milestone - after some of the scaffolding was removed.


Two-year warning for support worker after unsupervised social service user assaulted child

28 March 2024
Two-year warning for support worker after unsupervised social service user assaulted child

Two-year warning for support worker after unsupervised social service user assaulted child

28 March 2024

A support worker who left a social service user unsupervised in a public toilet has been reprimanded after the person assaulted a child.


‘Good’ and ‘satisfactory’ ratings for school after inspection

28 March 2024
‘Good’ and ‘satisfactory’ ratings for school after inspection

‘Good’ and ‘satisfactory’ ratings for school after inspection

28 March 2024

Inspectors have given a Black Isle school a mix of ‘satisfactory’ and ‘good’ ratings following their most recent visit.


And the most popular baby names in the Highlands in 2023 were…

28 March 2024
And the most popular baby names in the Highlands in 2023 were…

And the most popular baby names in the Highlands in 2023 were…

28 March 2024

The most popular baby names in the whole of Scotland in 2023 where Luca and Isla - but what topped the lists in the Highlands? Read on to find out.


Great Easter Egg Hunt to return to Inverness

26 March 2024
Great Easter Egg Hunt to return to Inverness

Great Easter Egg Hunt to return to Inverness

26 March 2024

Two days of free family fun are set to delight all ages when the Great Easter Egg Hunt returns to Inverness this weekend.


UPDATE: Train fault sparks cancellations misery on Kyle and Far North Lines

26 March 2024
UPDATE: Train fault sparks cancellations misery on Kyle and Far North Lines

UPDATE: Train fault sparks cancellations misery on Kyle and Far North Lines

26 March 2024

Rail commuters on the Kyle and Far North Line were facing disruption to several services on Tuesday morning after a train fault.


Successful Highland Food and Drink Trail to return to Inverness streets

25 March 2024
Successful Highland Food and Drink Trail to return to Inverness streets

Successful Highland Food and Drink Trail to return to Inverness streets

25 March 2024

Food fans will soon be salivating at the culinary treats on offer after the return on the city's Highland Food and Drink Trail was announced.


Historic first for new cultural centre in Inverness

25 March 2024
Historic first for new cultural centre in Inverness

Historic first for new cultural centre in Inverness

25 March 2024

Cultarlann Inbhir Nis in the city’s old East Church played host to its first Gaelic language lessons at the weekend.


Famous Clootie Well welcomes visit from schoolchildren

25 March 2024
Famous Clootie Well welcomes visit from schoolchildren

Famous Clootie Well welcomes visit from schoolchildren

25 March 2024

Pupils visited the Clootie Well in Munlochy last week to learn a bit about local history and culture as well as how to help protect the environment.


Girl (10) ‘critical’ in hospital after serious A9 crash

25 March 2024
Girl (10) ‘critical’ in hospital after serious A9 crash

Girl (10) ‘critical’ in hospital after serious A9 crash

25 March 2024

Police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious 3-vehicle crash on the A9 left a girl in “critical” condition in hospital.


Almost 500 homes without electricity after power cuts in Sutherland, Ross-shire and Inverness

22 March 2024
Almost 500 homes without electricity after power cuts in Sutherland, Ross-shire and Inverness

Almost 500 homes without electricity after power cuts in Sutherland, Ross-shire and Inverness

22 March 2024

Hundreds of Highland homes were without power on Friday morning after a number of electricity cuts across the region.


Act now over women's pension age 'injustice', Highland MP demands after ruling

21 March 2024
Act now over women's pension age 'injustice', Highland MP demands after ruling

Act now over women's pension age 'injustice', Highland MP demands after ruling

21 March 2024

Act now to compensate women hit by the rise in the pension age, a Highland MP has demanded of the UK government after a watchdog told it to pay up.


500 homes without power after electricity cuts hit Highland communities

21 March 2024
500 homes without power after electricity cuts hit Highland communities

500 homes without power after electricity cuts hit Highland communities

21 March 2024

Hundreds of homes in the Great Glen, Wester Ross and Dalwhinnie areas were without electricity this afternoon after power cuts hit local networks.


BBC Scotland hit A View From The Terrace set to hit Inverness

21 March 2024
BBC Scotland hit A View From The Terrace set to hit Inverness

BBC Scotland hit A View From The Terrace set to hit Inverness

21 March 2024

Scotland's top fan-led football show is set to travel north for the first time this season – with fans in Inverness invited to join the party.


'What can be done differently?' asks Highland Council

21 March 2024
'What can be done differently?' asks Highland Council

'What can be done differently?' asks Highland Council

21 March 2024

Views are being sought after Highland Council launched a new survey aimed at gauging residents' "lived experiences" of life in the region.


'Serious' crash closes A9 both ways near Newtonmore

20 March 2024
'Serious' crash closes A9 both ways near Newtonmore

'Serious' crash closes A9 both ways near Newtonmore

20 March 2024

Motorists have been urged to take care after a "serious" crash closed the A9 both ways near Newtonmore.


PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise these mystery Highland photographs?

09 March 2024
PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise these mystery Highland photographs?

PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise these mystery Highland photographs?

09 March 2024

Are you in our latest mystery photos, or do you know anyone who is? Do you remember any of the events?


‘Halt multi-million pound Invergordon bust's sale for a full consultation’ argues community council

09 March 2024
‘Halt multi-million pound Invergordon bust's sale for a full consultation’ argues community council

‘Halt multi-million pound Invergordon bust's sale for a full consultation’ argues community council

09 March 2024

The sale of a multi-million pound bust belonging to Invergordon must be halted until a “fully informed consultation” takes place, it has been argued.


A9 reopens following car fire north of the Dornoch Bridge

06 March 2024
A9 reopens following car fire north of the Dornoch Bridge

A9 reopens following car fire north of the Dornoch Bridge

06 March 2024

The road was closed for a time after the fire broke out at Cuthill just before 3pm. The route had reopened by 4.04pm, said Traffic Scotland.


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