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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.

Suspicious man lurking near homes sparks police witness appeal

24 April 2025
Suspicious man lurking near homes sparks police witness appeal

Suspicious man lurking near homes sparks police witness appeal

24 April 2025

Police have appealed for information after a man was seen acting suspiciously near homes in Slackbuie.


New café to open in shopping centre next week

24 April 2025
New café to open in shopping centre next week

New café to open in shopping centre next week

24 April 2025

Food fans looking for tasty breakfasts and their bagel fix will have an extra option when a new café opens in Inverness city centre next week.


New A9 roundabout goes live south of Inverness

24 April 2025
New A9 roundabout goes live south of Inverness

New A9 roundabout goes live south of Inverness

24 April 2025

A new A9 roundabout is now up and running as contractors work on the newest section of dual carriageway south of Inverness.


Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

24 April 2025
Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

24 April 2025

New affordable homes in a Strathdearn community are a big step nearer after school pupils broke ground to signal the start of construction.


Major cemetery’s expansion given the green light

22 April 2025
Major cemetery’s expansion given the green light

Major cemetery’s expansion given the green light

22 April 2025

A major cemetery in Inverness will remain operational until at least 2066 after plans for its expansion were given the green light.


‘Drop the drive-thru’ transport officers tell city centre coffee shop applicants

22 April 2025
‘Drop the drive-thru’ transport officers tell city centre coffee shop applicants

‘Drop the drive-thru’ transport officers tell city centre coffee shop applicants

22 April 2025

A new drive-thru coffee shop in Inverness may have driven into a wall before it has even been built after transport officers objected to the plans.


A82 crash leaves four in hospital

20 April 2025
A82 crash leaves four in hospital

A82 crash leaves four in hospital

20 April 2025

Four people were taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash on the A82.


PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland snapshots?

20 April 2025
PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland snapshots?

PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland snapshots?

20 April 2025

Are you in our latest mystery photos from around the Highlands, or do you happen to know anyone who is?


WEEKEND COURT ROUND-UP: Attempted murder charge; a shoplifting spree; and jail for threats against an ex among recent cases

20 April 2025
WEEKEND COURT ROUND-UP: Attempted murder charge; a shoplifting spree; and jail for threats against an ex among recent cases

WEEKEND COURT ROUND-UP: Attempted murder charge; a shoplifting spree; and jail for threats against an ex among recent cases

20 April 2025

It was another busy week for Inverness Sheriff Court with a number of cases covered.


Moving tribute to late Highland man unveiled in Victorian Market

19 April 2025
Moving tribute to late Highland man unveiled in Victorian Market

Moving tribute to late Highland man unveiled in Victorian Market

19 April 2025

A moving memorial to a “well loved” and much missed Highland man has been installed in Inverness as a lasting tribute to him.


World famous lyricist Sir Tim Rice delights Inverness Musical Theatre members during visit

19 April 2025
World famous lyricist Sir Tim Rice delights Inverness Musical Theatre members during visit

World famous lyricist Sir Tim Rice delights Inverness Musical Theatre members during visit

19 April 2025

One of the most famous names of the musical stage has delighted an Inverness theatre group after popping in to recount his remarkable career.


PICTURES: Battle of Culloden remembered with memorial service and events

19 April 2025
PICTURES: Battle of Culloden remembered with memorial service and events

PICTURES: Battle of Culloden remembered with memorial service and events

19 April 2025

The brave men who fell at the Battle of Culloden were remembered with a moving tribute at the annual memorial service on Saturday morning.


‘Must-see’ visitor destination ambitions spark key appointment at Visit Inverness Loch Ness

19 April 2025
‘Must-see’ visitor destination ambitions spark key appointment at Visit Inverness Loch Ness

‘Must-see’ visitor destination ambitions spark key appointment at Visit Inverness Loch Ness

19 April 2025

A new figurehead has been appointed to help raise the profile of Inverness and Loch Ness as a “must-see” destination.


City centre barbers and two-bedroom flat for sale for £280,000

19 April 2025
City centre barbers and two-bedroom flat for sale for £280,000

City centre barbers and two-bedroom flat for sale for £280,000

19 April 2025

A profitable city centre barbershop with an "extensive and loyal customer base" has been put up for sale.


Urgent brain tumour surgery appeal smashes £30k target in just a day

19 April 2025
Urgent brain tumour surgery appeal smashes £30k target in just a day

Urgent brain tumour surgery appeal smashes £30k target in just a day

19 April 2025

Father of four, Ben Horsfield, needs urgent surgery after being diagnosed with an “aggressive” brain tumour following a seizure earlier this month.


Police confirm patrols amid hunt for selfish campers who sparked fury from shocked community

18 April 2025
Police confirm patrols amid hunt for selfish campers who sparked fury from shocked community

Police confirm patrols amid hunt for selfish campers who sparked fury from shocked community

18 April 2025

Police hunting for selfish wild campers who sparked fury after hacking down trees, fly-tipping their gear and rubbish and ignoring wildfire warnings.


‘Gull menace still being handled extremely poorly’, say fed-up MSPs after urgent talks calling on action

17 April 2025
‘Gull menace still being handled extremely poorly’, say fed-up MSPs after urgent talks calling on action

‘Gull menace still being handled extremely poorly’, say fed-up MSPs after urgent talks calling on action

17 April 2025

Action to tackle aggressive gulls in Inverness and elsewhere is “no further forward”, worried Highland MSPs fear after crunch meetings last week.


‘Technical’ issue sparks Easter getaway misery for CalMac ferry passengers

17 April 2025
‘Technical’ issue sparks Easter getaway misery for CalMac ferry passengers

‘Technical’ issue sparks Easter getaway misery for CalMac ferry passengers

17 April 2025

CalMac sailings in and out of Ullapool have been hit by cancellations following a “technical” issue - causing Easter getaway misery for passengers.


Inverness cafe’s sudden closure sparks outpouring of messages of support

17 April 2025
Inverness cafe’s sudden closure sparks outpouring of messages of support

Inverness cafe’s sudden closure sparks outpouring of messages of support

17 April 2025

Fans of an Inverness city centre café and deli have been left saddened following its sudden closure.


Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

17 April 2025
Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

17 April 2025

Several trains travelling in and out of Inverness are affected by the disruption - two on the Far North Line and two on the Inverness-Aberdeen line.


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