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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.

Caley Jags add another £1700 but just four days remain to reach £200,000

12 October 2024
Caley Jags add another £1700 but just four days remain to reach £200,000

Caley Jags add another £1700 but just four days remain to reach £200,000

12 October 2024

The club is still more than £120,000 short of its £200,000 target to avoid administration, with just four days remaining.


Picture Detective: Do you recognise these mystery Highland snapshots?

12 October 2024
Picture Detective: Do you recognise these mystery Highland snapshots?

Picture Detective: Do you recognise these mystery Highland snapshots?

12 October 2024

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


Witness appeal launched by police investigating A9 crash which left pedestrian ‘seriously injured’ in hospital

12 October 2024
Witness appeal launched by police investigating A9 crash which left pedestrian ‘seriously injured’ in hospital

Witness appeal launched by police investigating A9 crash which left pedestrian ‘seriously injured’ in hospital

12 October 2024

Police investigating a serious road collision that left a pedestrian in hospital have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.


Disruptive riverside power cabling work ‘is now 85 per cent complete’

12 October 2024
Disruptive riverside power cabling work ‘is now 85 per cent complete’

Disruptive riverside power cabling work ‘is now 85 per cent complete’

12 October 2024

Underground cabling work which has caused roadside disruption to the riverside in Inverness is nearing completion, according to contractors.


WATCH: Hollywood star Karen Gillan unveils Belladrum theme for 2025

12 October 2024
WATCH: Hollywood star Karen Gillan unveils Belladrum theme for 2025

WATCH: Hollywood star Karen Gillan unveils Belladrum theme for 2025

12 October 2024

A dash of the silver screen looks set to shine at the ever-popular Belladrum Festival next year - after the event announced a Moo-vie theme for 2025.


PICTURES: Tree strike blocks line after early morning surprise for ScotRail commuters

12 October 2024
PICTURES: Tree strike blocks line after early morning surprise for ScotRail commuters

PICTURES: Tree strike blocks line after early morning surprise for ScotRail commuters

12 October 2024

The Far North Line was shut near Conon Bridge for more than an hour after a train struck a tree. Services have since resumed.


ScotRail’s ‘return to normal’ mocked by fed-up Highland passengers after cancellations misery

12 October 2024
ScotRail’s ‘return to normal’ mocked by fed-up Highland passengers after cancellations misery

ScotRail’s ‘return to normal’ mocked by fed-up Highland passengers after cancellations misery

12 October 2024

A string of cancellations in the week rail services were meant to ‘return to normal’ pose a “dangerous threat” to the lines’ viability, an MP fears.


‘Seriously injured’ pedestrian taken to hospital after A9 collision

12 October 2024
‘Seriously injured’ pedestrian taken to hospital after A9 collision

‘Seriously injured’ pedestrian taken to hospital after A9 collision

12 October 2024

A pedestrian was taken to Raigmore Hospital with “serious injuries” last night after being struck by a car on the A9 in Golspie.


Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

12 October 2024
Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

12 October 2024

A lifesaver has been honoured after a shinty match on a pitch at Castle Leod near Strathpeffer turned into a life and death drama.


Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

12 October 2024
Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

12 October 2024

Mountain rescuers have urged hikers to ensure they are properly prepared - after a rise in the number of incidents.


‘Urgent track repairs’ close Highland Mainline, ScotRail warns

12 October 2024
‘Urgent track repairs’ close Highland Mainline, ScotRail warns

‘Urgent track repairs’ close Highland Mainline, ScotRail warns

12 October 2024

Disruption is expected until at least 8.30am after a track fault south of Pitlochry.


Five days left for Caley Jags to stave off administration threat

11 October 2024
Five days left for Caley Jags to stave off administration threat

Five days left for Caley Jags to stave off administration threat

11 October 2024

Inverness Caledonian Thistle needs to raise almost another £125,000 in the next five days if it is to avoid declaring administration on Wednesday.


Five days left for Caley Jags to stave off administration threat

11 October 2024
Five days left for Caley Jags to stave off administration threat

Five days left for Caley Jags to stave off administration threat

11 October 2024

Inverness Caledonian Thistle needs to raise almost another £125,000 in the next five days if it is to avoid declaring administration on Wednesday.


ScotRail launches engineer recruitment drive for busy Inverness Depot

11 October 2024
ScotRail launches engineer recruitment drive for busy Inverness Depot

ScotRail launches engineer recruitment drive for busy Inverness Depot

11 October 2024

Skilled engineers are being sought to bolster staff numbers at ScotRail’s Inverness depot - one of four major maintenance hubs in Scotland.


Crew shortage sparks more rail misery for Highland passengers

10 October 2024
Crew shortage sparks more rail misery for Highland passengers

Crew shortage sparks more rail misery for Highland passengers

10 October 2024

Cancellation of 2 Kyle line trains comes in a week where staff shortages, signal failures & engineering works have hit services.


Taxi driver’s quick actions avoided head-on crash with careless motorist, court hears

10 October 2024
Taxi driver’s quick actions avoided head-on crash with careless motorist, court hears

Taxi driver’s quick actions avoided head-on crash with careless motorist, court hears

10 October 2024

A sheriff praised the swift action of a taxi driver who managed to avoid a head-on collision with a BMW driving on the same side of the road.


Strike ‘will bring Inverness buses to a halt’, warns union after pay offer rejected

10 October 2024
Strike ‘will bring Inverness buses to a halt’, warns union after pay offer rejected

Strike ‘will bring Inverness buses to a halt’, warns union after pay offer rejected

10 October 2024

Buses in Inverness could grind to a halt if drivers vote in favour of strike action, a union has warned after a pay offer was rejected.


New Inverness hub aimed at driving £20bn energy infrastructure projects officially opens doors

10 October 2024
New Inverness hub aimed at driving £20bn energy infrastructure projects officially opens doors

New Inverness hub aimed at driving £20bn energy infrastructure projects officially opens doors

10 October 2024

A major new hub driving offshore renewable projects has opened in Inverness in a move an energy giant says "underlines its commitment" to the city.


Church set for new life as design studio, shop and café?

10 October 2024
Church set for new life as design studio, shop and café?

Church set for new life as design studio, shop and café?

10 October 2024

A former Black Isle kirk which was sold off by the Church of Scotland could return to use as a design studio, shop and café under new plans.


Highland ‘return’ for ancient aurochs 400 years after European extinction

10 October 2024
Highland ‘return’ for ancient aurochs 400 years after European extinction

Highland ‘return’ for ancient aurochs 400 years after European extinction

10 October 2024

Huge wild cattle could be ‘back from the dead’ to rewild Highlands near Loch Ness.


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