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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.

Yacht engine failure sparks launch of RNLI Kessock lifeboat

02 May 2024
Yacht engine failure sparks launch of RNLI Kessock lifeboat

Yacht engine failure sparks launch of RNLI Kessock lifeboat

02 May 2024

A lifeboat was scrambled from North Kessock last night after a yacht’s engine failed.


Overflowing Highland bottle banks due to collection vehicle issues ‘very concerning’, says MSP

01 May 2024
Overflowing Highland bottle banks due to collection vehicle issues ‘very concerning’, says MSP

Overflowing Highland bottle banks due to collection vehicle issues ‘very concerning’, says MSP

01 May 2024

Overflowing bottle banks and a repeat of collection issues that hit the council’s contractors in 2023 are “very concerning”, a Highland MSP has said.


Multimillion pound Cabot Highland masterplan for new golf course at Castle Stuart passes fresh milestone

01 May 2024
Multimillion pound Cabot Highland masterplan for new golf course at Castle Stuart passes fresh milestone

Multimillion pound Cabot Highland masterplan for new golf course at Castle Stuart passes fresh milestone

01 May 2024

Plans for a major revamp of the clubhouse at Cabot Highland Golf Club have been approved by Highland Council planners.


NHS Highland in Scottish first after launch of app to support new dads

30 April 2024
NHS Highland in Scottish first after launch of app to support new dads

NHS Highland in Scottish first after launch of app to support new dads

30 April 2024

The new DadPad app in the NHS Highland region is the first time it has been launched in Scotland.


Full line-up revealed for seventh Woodzstock music festival

30 April 2024
Full line-up revealed for seventh Woodzstock music festival

Full line-up revealed for seventh Woodzstock music festival

30 April 2024

A popular Black Isle music festival has revealed its full line-up of acts as it gears up for its seventh annual event.


‘Aggressive’ scammers spark spate of Highland incidents, warn police

30 April 2024
‘Aggressive’ scammers spark spate of Highland incidents, warn police

‘Aggressive’ scammers spark spate of Highland incidents, warn police

30 April 2024

Aggressive scammers are targeting Highland residents, police have reported after a spate of incidents.


Power line upgrades set to disrupt A82 drivers and Great Glen Way walkers, warns SSEN

29 April 2024
Power line upgrades set to disrupt A82 drivers and Great Glen Way walkers, warns SSEN

Power line upgrades set to disrupt A82 drivers and Great Glen Way walkers, warns SSEN

29 April 2024

Major power line upgrade works are set to cause disruption on the A82 and Great Glen Way in May, electrical engineers have warned.


Japan research trip for UHI Inverness academic after joint project announced

28 April 2024
Japan research trip for UHI Inverness academic after joint project announced

Japan research trip for UHI Inverness academic after joint project announced

28 April 2024

A Highland academic has jetted to Japan for research on intergenerational relations and communication media in island communities.


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.


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