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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.

Construction industry collaboration seeking to help Highland youngsters into careers

27 April 2024
Construction industry collaboration seeking to help Highland youngsters into careers

Construction industry collaboration seeking to help Highland youngsters into careers

27 April 2024

A new project aims to help provide a fresh way for young Highlanders to pursue a career in the region’s construction industry.


‘It’s OK to Ask’ NHS urges Highlanders in new campaign

27 April 2024
‘It’s OK to Ask’ NHS urges Highlanders in new campaign

‘It’s OK to Ask’ NHS urges Highlanders in new campaign

27 April 2024

It’s good to talk, a new NHS initiative is urging Highlanders in a bid to help patients be more involved in their treatment options.


Objections grow over plans for flats in Inverness neighbourhood near flash flood hotspot

27 April 2024
Objections grow over plans for flats in Inverness neighbourhood near flash flood hotspot

Objections grow over plans for flats in Inverness neighbourhood near flash flood hotspot

27 April 2024

Plans for flats close to a known flash flooding hotspot in Inverness have sparked an array of objections from the public.


Temporary walkway installed in road on busy Inverness street

25 April 2024
Temporary walkway installed in road on busy Inverness street

Temporary walkway installed in road on busy Inverness street

25 April 2024

A temporary pathway has been installed on the road next to the Northern Meeting Park while major refurbishment work is carried out.


UPDATE: Repairs complete following major water outage on Black Isle

25 April 2024
UPDATE: Repairs complete following major water outage on Black Isle

UPDATE: Repairs complete following major water outage on Black Isle

25 April 2024

Water supplies in several Black Isle communities were returning to normal on Thursday morning after a large interruption to supplies on Wednesday.


Piri-piri chain set to open eatery in Inverness city centre

23 April 2024
Piri-piri chain set to open eatery in Inverness city centre

Piri-piri chain set to open eatery in Inverness city centre

23 April 2024

A new restaurant and takeaway looks set to move into a vacant site in the Eastgate Centre in Inverness after plans were lodged with Highland Council.


Police investigating major Inverness fire appeal for witnesses and video footage

22 April 2024
Police investigating major Inverness fire appeal for witnesses and video footage

Police investigating major Inverness fire appeal for witnesses and video footage

22 April 2024

Police investigating a major fire that gutted the derelict Clachnaharry nursing home in Inverness have launched an appeal for information.


Inverness care home residents ‘touch the future’

22 April 2024
Inverness care home residents ‘touch the future’

Inverness care home residents ‘touch the future’

22 April 2024

Cutting edge tech is having an “incredible” positive impact on a care home’s residents in Inverness.


Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

22 April 2024
Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

22 April 2024

Vital infrastructure improvements that could transform the reliability of trains in the northern Highlands appear to be in limbo.


PICTURE DETECTIVE: Can you identify our latest mystery Highland photos?

21 April 2024
PICTURE DETECTIVE: Can you identify our latest mystery Highland photos?

PICTURE DETECTIVE: Can you identify our latest mystery Highland photos?

21 April 2024

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


ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

21 April 2024
ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

21 April 2024

Hopes cycling and luggage capacity could be dramatically increased on railway services in the north Highlands seem to have been dashed by rail chiefs.


PICTURES: Young volunteers help to clean up Inverness neighbourhood

19 April 2024
PICTURES: Young volunteers help to clean up Inverness neighbourhood

PICTURES: Young volunteers help to clean up Inverness neighbourhood

19 April 2024

Eco-spirited youngsters have helped to clean up an Inverness neighbourhood.


£5000 award could see Inverness ‘play streets’ project grow and expand

19 April 2024
£5000 award could see Inverness ‘play streets’ project grow and expand

£5000 award could see Inverness ‘play streets’ project grow and expand

19 April 2024

A well-received pilot that shut an Inverness street temporarily to let children play was such a success that there looks set to be further repeats.


Police appeal for help tracing missing Conon Bridge man

18 April 2024
Police appeal for help tracing missing Conon Bridge man

Police appeal for help tracing missing Conon Bridge man

18 April 2024

Police have appealed for help tracing a Ross-shire man who has been missing for a week.


A9 campaign sees Inverness Courier shortlisted for major titles at Scottish Press Awards

18 April 2024
A9 campaign sees Inverness Courier shortlisted for major titles at Scottish Press Awards

A9 campaign sees Inverness Courier shortlisted for major titles at Scottish Press Awards

18 April 2024

The Inverness Courier is among the finalists for three national awards following its work on ‘Dual the A9’ - including Front Page of the Year.


Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

18 April 2024
Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

18 April 2024

Clarity is urgently needed over the ban on wood burning stoves, a Highland MSP has warned after being inundated with concerns from confused residents.


Beach clean volunteers sought ahead of litter picking in Ardersier

17 April 2024
Beach clean volunteers sought ahead of litter picking in Ardersier

Beach clean volunteers sought ahead of litter picking in Ardersier

17 April 2024

Eco-minded volunteers are being urged to lend a hand when a beach clean takes place at a Moray Firth beauty spot this weekend.


‘Last Ent of Affric’ ancient elm tree playing a role in saving its species

17 April 2024
‘Last Ent of Affric’ ancient elm tree playing a role in saving its species

‘Last Ent of Affric’ ancient elm tree playing a role in saving its species

17 April 2024

An ancient elm that has stood alone in the far reaches of Glen Affric for hundreds of years is now the guardian over a new generation of its species.


And they’re off! Grand National fun entertains residents at Inverness care home

16 April 2024
And they’re off! Grand National fun entertains residents at Inverness care home

And they’re off! Grand National fun entertains residents at Inverness care home

16 April 2024

A day at the races inspired fun at an Inverness care home when staff and residents got into the spirit of the Grand National.


Travel award scheme continues to support talented Highland athletes

16 April 2024
Travel award scheme continues to support talented Highland athletes

Travel award scheme continues to support talented Highland athletes

16 April 2024

Talented athletes from across the Highlands are receiving support to help them realise their sporting dreams.


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