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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.

Swing bridge to close for ‘essential maintenance’

17 January 2025
Swing bridge to close for ‘essential maintenance’

Swing bridge to close for ‘essential maintenance’

17 January 2025

A swing bridge on a busy trunk road will close for two nights next week for “essential maintenance”.


Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

16 January 2025
Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

16 January 2025

The finalised routes for two controversial 400KV overhead power lines through the Highlands have been announced.


36-turbine wind farm plans to be unveiled

16 January 2025
36-turbine wind farm plans to be unveiled

36-turbine wind farm plans to be unveiled

16 January 2025

Plans for a major 238MW wind farm with up to 36 turbines on the hills west of Beauly will go out to public consultation this month.


Card payment issues affect airport for second day

16 January 2025
Card payment issues affect airport for second day

Card payment issues affect airport for second day

16 January 2025

Airline passengers are being urged to use cash at Inverness Airport's cafes after technical issues with card payments continued into a second day.


A9 closed both ways following road crash

15 January 2025
A9 closed both ways following road crash

A9 closed both ways following road crash

15 January 2025

A road crash has closed the A9 in both directions south of Golspie, Traffic Scotland has warned.


‘Outdated’ odour controls at sewage works to be replaced

15 January 2025
‘Outdated’ odour controls at sewage works to be replaced

‘Outdated’ odour controls at sewage works to be replaced

15 January 2025

Outdated smell controls at a sewage works look set to be replaced and upgraded.


Union’s office rental advert signals relocation to new site

14 January 2025
Union’s office rental advert signals relocation to new site

Union’s office rental advert signals relocation to new site

14 January 2025

A union's office in Inverness looks set to relocate in the future after the building currently housing it was put up for let.


Road to close for fortnight for gas pipe works

14 January 2025
Road to close for fortnight for gas pipe works

Road to close for fortnight for gas pipe works

14 January 2025

A street in the heart of Inverness will close for almost two weeks to allow for gas pipe works.


Loch Ness 24 endurance race axed for 2025

14 January 2025
Loch Ness 24 endurance race axed for 2025

Loch Ness 24 endurance race axed for 2025

14 January 2025

A 24-hour endurance relay race overlooking the shores of Loch Ness will not take place in 2025 but will return in 2026, its organisers have said.


Police warn ‘several’ motorists over speeds outside Inverness school

14 January 2025
Police warn ‘several’ motorists over speeds outside Inverness school

Police warn ‘several’ motorists over speeds outside Inverness school

14 January 2025

Police have warned “several” motorists over their speeds outside an Inverness school after carrying out spot safety checks.


New nature reserve boardwalk and path improvements given green light

14 January 2025
New nature reserve boardwalk and path improvements given green light

New nature reserve boardwalk and path improvements given green light

14 January 2025

A new boardwalk and path improvements are set for an Inverness beauty spot after Highland Council gave the project the thumbs up.


New staff annexe ‘will help mothballed riverside hotel reopen doors’

14 January 2025
New staff annexe ‘will help mothballed riverside hotel reopen doors’

New staff annexe ‘will help mothballed riverside hotel reopen doors’

14 January 2025

A new staff accommodation block in Inverness city centre will help a riverside hotel reopen, its owners have argued.


PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

13 January 2025
PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

13 January 2025

Stunning aerial views of breath-taking Highland landscapes are set to wow visitors to Fort George.


30C temperature jump sparks 4 flood warnings amid rapid thaw

13 January 2025
30C temperature jump sparks 4 flood warnings amid rapid thaw

30C temperature jump sparks 4 flood warnings amid rapid thaw

13 January 2025

Flood warnings have been issued for several Highland rivers after temperatures jumped 30C in the space of just two days - triggering a rapid thaw.


£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

13 January 2025
£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

13 January 2025

The winners of the latest Premium Bonds prize draw have been announced - with 30 winners in the Highlands and Islands scooping £345,000 between them.


Highland mystery photos: Do you recognise anyone in our latest Picture Detective images?

12 January 2025
Highland mystery photos: Do you recognise anyone in our latest Picture Detective images?

Highland mystery photos: Do you recognise anyone in our latest Picture Detective images?

12 January 2025

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


Church congregation’s hopes for new kirk pass fresh milestone

11 January 2025
Church congregation’s hopes for new kirk pass fresh milestone

Church congregation’s hopes for new kirk pass fresh milestone

11 January 2025

Plans for a new church in Inverness have cleared a hurdle after securing planning permission in principle.


-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

11 January 2025
-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

11 January 2025

Severe weather was causing chaos for some Highland rail services on Saturday, after temperatures in parts of the region plunged to -20C overnight.


-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

11 January 2025
-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

11 January 2025

Severe weather was causing chaos for some Highland rail services on Saturday, after temperatures in parts of the region plunged to -20C overnight.


Road bridge to close for four nights, motorists warned

11 January 2025
Road bridge to close for four nights, motorists warned

Road bridge to close for four nights, motorists warned

11 January 2025

A bridge on a busy part of the North Coast 500 will be closed for several nights running later this month, Highland Council has warned.


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