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Philip Murray


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.

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.


Caledonian Sleeper woes ‘forcing me back to British Airways’, says Highland business traveller

05 March 2024
Caledonian Sleeper woes ‘forcing me back to British Airways’, says Highland business traveller

Caledonian Sleeper woes ‘forcing me back to British Airways’, says Highland business traveller

05 March 2024

A fed up rail passenger who uses the Sleeper for business trips is going back to flying after a spate of incidents proved to be the final straw.


Crash closes A9 both ways at Aviemore

05 March 2024
Crash closes A9 both ways at Aviemore

Crash closes A9 both ways at Aviemore

05 March 2024

Three fire engines were sent to the scene of the crash shortly before 2pm.


Stark new statistics highlight scale of Highland wildfires

04 March 2024
Stark new statistics highlight scale of Highland wildfires

Stark new statistics highlight scale of Highland wildfires

04 March 2024

A wildfire was detected an average of every day during the peak of last year's season ­– with the Highlands hit by almost a third of all blazes.


Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

04 March 2024
Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

04 March 2024

NHS Highland has advised people to beware after learning that fraudsters have been targetting patients who use the region's Telecare service.


Stolen Inverness bike sparks police appeal and description

04 March 2024
Stolen Inverness bike sparks police appeal and description

Stolen Inverness bike sparks police appeal and description

04 March 2024

Police have urged the public to be on the lookout for a stolen bike after issuing a description of the cycle, which was stolen from an Inverness home.


16 motorists snared by unmarked police patrols in mobile phone crackdown

04 March 2024
16 motorists snared by unmarked police patrols in mobile phone crackdown

16 motorists snared by unmarked police patrols in mobile phone crackdown

04 March 2024

Unmarked police patrol vehicles caught the offenders in the first week of an ongoing crackdown on mobile use while driving.


Highland MSP backs Black Isle community calls over road safety fears

03 March 2024
Highland MSP backs Black Isle community calls over road safety fears

Highland MSP backs Black Isle community calls over road safety fears

03 March 2024

Safety concerns have been raised in a Black Isle community amid fears that the narrow road and increasing traffic are an accident waiting to happen.


Funeral announced for former Inverness Royal Academy teacher

01 March 2024
Funeral announced for former Inverness Royal Academy teacher

Funeral announced for former Inverness Royal Academy teacher

01 March 2024

Jane Sutherland Graham, who taught as an English teacher for many years, passed away last week at the age of 79.


PICTURES: Pupils' music fun ahead of launch of Rokzkool's Studio 58 in Inverness

01 March 2024
PICTURES: Pupils' music fun ahead of launch of Rokzkool's Studio 58 in Inverness

PICTURES: Pupils' music fun ahead of launch of Rokzkool's Studio 58 in Inverness

01 March 2024

Music making and art fun were the order of the day when pupils enjoyed a peak at RoKzKool Academy's new venue in the Eastgate Centre.


Rag'n'Bone Man's special guest support acts for Inverness gig announced

01 March 2024
Rag'n'Bone Man's special guest support acts for Inverness gig announced

Rag'n'Bone Man's special guest support acts for Inverness gig announced

01 March 2024

A pair of support acts will be special guests when Rag'n'Bone Man performs in Inverness this summer.


Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival adds host of further acts to line-up

29 February 2024
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival adds host of further acts to line-up

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival adds host of further acts to line-up

29 February 2024

A HOST of new names have been added to the line-up for this year's Belladrum Festival.


Highland Extinction Rebellion activists to add voices to anti-fossil fuel insurance march

29 February 2024
Highland Extinction Rebellion activists to add voices to anti-fossil fuel insurance march

Highland Extinction Rebellion activists to add voices to anti-fossil fuel insurance march

29 February 2024

Climate change activists from the Highlands are set to head for Glasgow to add their voices to a mass protest as part of the Global Week of Action.


40mph speed limit planned for A9 roundabout accident blackspot

29 February 2024
40mph speed limit planned for A9 roundabout accident blackspot

40mph speed limit planned for A9 roundabout accident blackspot

29 February 2024

One of the region's busiest roundabouts and notorious accident blackspots looks set for a much reduced speed limit under plans by Transport Scotland.


Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in Inverness

29 February 2024
Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in Inverness

Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in Inverness

29 February 2024

Staff at the University of the Highlands and Islands hit the picket line this morning amid ongoing strike action over pay and job losses.


Nod for new Inverness tattoo parlour

28 February 2024
Nod for new Inverness tattoo parlour

Nod for new Inverness tattoo parlour

28 February 2024

Plans for a new tattoo parlour in Inverness have been approved by Highland Council.


Major power substation site's size horrifies Highland residents

27 February 2024
Major power substation site's size horrifies Highland residents

Major power substation site's size horrifies Highland residents

27 February 2024

Horrified campaigners have hit out at a power giant after claiming plans for a substation near Kiltarlity will be much larger than originally cited.


Whoops! Carrbridge mistaken for Cambridge in railway bridge sign gaffe

27 February 2024
Whoops! Carrbridge mistaken for Cambridge in railway bridge sign gaffe

Whoops! Carrbridge mistaken for Cambridge in railway bridge sign gaffe

27 February 2024

Railway engineers have egg on their faces after a sign on a rail bridge on the Highland Mainline mistakenly mentioned Cambridge instead of Carrbridge.


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