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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.

DFS ‘change of use’ food store plan approved

18 November 2025
DFS ‘change of use’ food store plan approved

DFS ‘change of use’ food store plan approved

18 November 2025

A move that could pave the way to turn the furniture retail site into a food shop has been approved - despite the occupant having “no plans” to move.


WATCH: New tartan created for Inverness Castle ahead of reopening

18 November 2025
WATCH: New tartan created for Inverness Castle ahead of reopening

WATCH: New tartan created for Inverness Castle ahead of reopening

18 November 2025

A brand new tartan has been created for the Inverness Castle Experience by a leading Highland designer ahead of its opening.


Landfill hydrogen plan takes small step after common good land lease approved

17 November 2025
Landfill hydrogen plan takes small step after common good land lease approved

Landfill hydrogen plan takes small step after common good land lease approved

17 November 2025

A small but key step has been taken that could lead to the transformation of a landfill site into a green hydrogen production hub.


Inverness A82 roadworks pushed back to 2026 due to Arctic blast

17 November 2025
Inverness A82 roadworks pushed back to 2026 due to Arctic blast

Inverness A82 roadworks pushed back to 2026 due to Arctic blast

17 November 2025

The night-time closure of one of Inverness’s busiest junctions will not now happen until after the new year.


Black Friday opening date for Inverness's new Søstrene Grene store

17 November 2025
Black Friday opening date for Inverness's new Søstrene Grene store

Black Friday opening date for Inverness's new Søstrene Grene store

17 November 2025

Fans of the Scandinavian retail giant and Black Friday sales will be delighted after it confirmed it will open its new Inverness store next week.


EV car giant BYD to open Inverness showroom

17 November 2025
EV car giant BYD to open Inverness showroom

EV car giant BYD to open Inverness showroom

17 November 2025

The Hawco car showroom next to the city’s Millburn Road roundabout has been rebranded ahead of the marque’s arrival.


66-hour long snow warnings issued for Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire

17 November 2025
66-hour long snow warnings issued for Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire

66-hour long snow warnings issued for Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire

17 November 2025

Two yellow warnings for snow will run back-to-back across much of the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire from 3am on Tuesday until 9pm on Thursday.


Holiday park food and entertainment expansion plan gets the green light

16 November 2025
Holiday park food and entertainment expansion plan gets the green light

Holiday park food and entertainment expansion plan gets the green light

16 November 2025

A seafront holiday park’s bid to boost its food and entertainment offering for residents and passing visitors has been approved by planners.


150th milestone sparks civic reception celebration for Inverness Field Club

15 November 2025
150th milestone sparks civic reception celebration for Inverness Field Club

150th milestone sparks civic reception celebration for Inverness Field Club

15 November 2025

A major milestone will soon be marked in style by members of the Inverness Field Club - their 150th anniversary.


Leading UK waste collection firm to improve Inverness depot

15 November 2025
Leading UK waste collection firm to improve Inverness depot

Leading UK waste collection firm to improve Inverness depot

15 November 2025

A major waste handling business is set to expand its staff and parking facilities to cater to demand.


City centre offices set for holiday let conversion

15 November 2025
City centre offices set for holiday let conversion

City centre offices set for holiday let conversion

15 November 2025

A city centre office is to be turned into holiday accommodation after the plans were given the green light.


‘Concerns growing’ for missing man in Nairn area

14 November 2025
‘Concerns growing’ for missing man in Nairn area

‘Concerns growing’ for missing man in Nairn area

14 November 2025

Martin Hannah (59) is thought to have last been seen in the Cawdor Road area at around 9.15am.


UPDATE: River plunge car driver ‘left the scene’ after crash

14 November 2025
UPDATE: River plunge car driver ‘left the scene’ after crash

UPDATE: River plunge car driver ‘left the scene’ after crash

14 November 2025

The driver of a car which plunged into a Highland river “left the scene before police arrived”.


Fire-ravaged business park shops’ new home swiftly approved

14 November 2025
Fire-ravaged business park shops’ new home swiftly approved

Fire-ravaged business park shops’ new home swiftly approved

14 November 2025

The return of shops destroyed in a major fire at Fairways Business Park is gathering pace - after plans for their replacement were swiftly approved.


‘It simply doesn’t make sense’: Read Highland Council’s full letter to the Home Secretary over the Cameron Barracks asylum plan

14 November 2025
‘It simply doesn’t make sense’: Read Highland Council’s full letter to the Home Secretary over the Cameron Barracks asylum plan

‘It simply doesn’t make sense’: Read Highland Council’s full letter to the Home Secretary over the Cameron Barracks asylum plan

14 November 2025

Read the full letter from Highland Council leaders to the Home Office, after it set out concerns over plans to house 300 asylum seekers in Inverness.


UPDATE: One in hospital after car river plunge

14 November 2025
UPDATE: One in hospital after car river plunge

UPDATE: One in hospital after car river plunge

14 November 2025

One person has been taken to hospital after a car plunged into the River Nairn.


‘We want a meeting with Home Secretary over asylum seeker barracks plan’, says Highland Council

14 November 2025
‘We want a meeting with Home Secretary over asylum seeker barracks plan’, says Highland Council

‘We want a meeting with Home Secretary over asylum seeker barracks plan’, says Highland Council

14 November 2025

Council leaders have called for a meeting with the Home Secretary amid a row over moves to house 300 asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks in Inverness.


Headache for parents after broken heating shuts school

14 November 2025
Headache for parents after broken heating shuts school

Headache for parents after broken heating shuts school

14 November 2025

Broken heating has forced the closure of an Inverness school and nursery.


Winter is coming: Snow arrives early ahead of Arctic chill next week

14 November 2025
Winter is coming: Snow arrives early ahead of Arctic chill next week

Winter is coming: Snow arrives early ahead of Arctic chill next week

14 November 2025

Winter has arrived slightly earlier than expected after residents awoke to the first snow of the season on Friday.


Are 2 major Inverness city centre retailers on the move?

14 November 2025
Are 2 major Inverness city centre retailers on the move?

Are 2 major Inverness city centre retailers on the move?

14 November 2025

An application has raised questions over the futures of Home Bargains and Sports Direct’s current city centre sites - and bosses remain tight lipped.


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