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Philip Murray


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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.

Covid-19 vaccine plea issued to Highland residents

03 April 2025
Covid-19 vaccine plea issued to Highland residents

Covid-19 vaccine plea issued to Highland residents

03 April 2025

Every Highland resident offered a Covid-19 vaccine this spring is being urged to come forward, get jagged and stay protected.


Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

03 April 2025
Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

03 April 2025

A multi-billion pound investment in the Highlands and Islands will be discussed by key players in the region’s economy at a summit tomorrow (Friday).


10 people taken to hospital after 3-car crash

03 April 2025
10 people taken to hospital after 3-car crash

10 people taken to hospital after 3-car crash

03 April 2025

Police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage after 10 people were taken to hospital following a three-car crash at Scaniport.


‘Extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

02 April 2025
‘Extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

02 April 2025

'Extreme' and 'very high' wildfire warnings have been issued for the Highlands and Moray.


Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

01 April 2025
Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

01 April 2025

The 11.12pm Friday and Saturday trains from Inverness, popular with Ross-shire residents on nights out in the city, will resume from May 23.


Jewellery theft accused to appear in court following arrest

01 April 2025
Jewellery theft accused to appear in court following arrest

Jewellery theft accused to appear in court following arrest

01 April 2025

Police investigating a break-in and jewellery theft at a Nairn house have arrested and charged a man.


‘Street disturbance’ sparks arrest and court appearance

01 April 2025
‘Street disturbance’ sparks arrest and court appearance

‘Street disturbance’ sparks arrest and court appearance

01 April 2025

A man is expected to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court on Tuesday following a disturbance in the city centre.


Surprise underwater find delights Loch Ness Monster hunters

31 March 2025
Surprise underwater find delights Loch Ness Monster hunters

Surprise underwater find delights Loch Ness Monster hunters

31 March 2025

An underwater camera lost to the waves since 1970 was found 180 metres below the surface - and its film was still intact.


Housing plan sparks flooding and privacy concerns

31 March 2025
Housing plan sparks flooding and privacy concerns

Housing plan sparks flooding and privacy concerns

31 March 2025

Flooding and privacy fears have been raised after plans for 17 new homes in Dores sparked a number of local objections.


Noise and parking fears prompt assurances from city park sauna applicants

31 March 2025
Noise and parking fears prompt assurances from city park sauna applicants

Noise and parking fears prompt assurances from city park sauna applicants

31 March 2025

Sauna applicants seeking to set up a site in an Inverness park have moved to address local concerns over the development.


‘Entirely inappropriate’ smart hub plans blocked at city centre sites

31 March 2025
‘Entirely inappropriate’ smart hub plans blocked at city centre sites

‘Entirely inappropriate’ smart hub plans blocked at city centre sites

31 March 2025

Controversial plans to replace phone kiosks with large ‘slab’-like display screens at Inverness city centre sites have been refused.


Diamond and gold jewellery theft sparks police hunt

31 March 2025
Diamond and gold jewellery theft sparks police hunt

Diamond and gold jewellery theft sparks police hunt

31 March 2025

Police have appealed for witnesses and for people to check their CCTV for possible footage of the thieves following the break-in and theft in Nairn.


400 homes plan recommended for approval

27 March 2025
400 homes plan recommended for approval

400 homes plan recommended for approval

27 March 2025

Plans for hundreds of new homes on land to the east of Inverness look set to be given permission in principle next week - despite local concerns.


Highland MP to drive ambulance aid into war-torn Ukraine

26 March 2025
Highland MP to drive ambulance aid into war-torn Ukraine

Highland MP to drive ambulance aid into war-torn Ukraine

26 March 2025

Life-saving aid for Ukraine will be delivered in person by a Highland MP next month.


Crash closes A938 north-east of Carrbridge, emergency services attending

25 March 2025
Crash closes A938 north-east of Carrbridge, emergency services attending

Crash closes A938 north-east of Carrbridge, emergency services attending

25 March 2025

Emergency services were in attendance at the scene of a road crash which closed a Highland A-road on Tuesday evening.


New tanning salon to open doors

25 March 2025
New tanning salon to open doors

New tanning salon to open doors

25 March 2025

A former sandwich shop near the River Ness is set for a new life as a tanning salon - and will open its doors later this week.


MFR’s Inverness base to close

24 March 2025
MFR’s Inverness base to close

MFR’s Inverness base to close

24 March 2025

The news comes just months after owner Bauer Media axed the final show still broadcast from the site - Jodie at Breakfast.


Metal detectorists ‘dig up’ £1000 for child cancer cause at fundraiser

24 March 2025
Metal detectorists ‘dig up’ £1000 for child cancer cause at fundraiser

Metal detectorists ‘dig up’ £1000 for child cancer cause at fundraiser

24 March 2025

Kind-hearted metal detectorists have handed over more than £1000 to help children battling cancer.


Gas main concern sparks objection to battery power plant plan

18 March 2025
Gas main concern sparks objection to battery power plant plan

Gas main concern sparks objection to battery power plant plan

18 March 2025

A high pressure gas pipeline next to the site of a planned 50MW battery energy storage plant near Nairn has sparked objections from engineers.


Flood risk objection dropped over planned housing

17 March 2025
Flood risk objection dropped over planned housing

Flood risk objection dropped over planned housing

17 March 2025

Flood risk officers have withdrawn their objection to plans for a new housing development in Auldearn.


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