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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.

‘Multipurpose venue’ plan to help ‘futureproof’ kirk, says Church of Scotland

13 December 2024
‘Multipurpose venue’ plan to help ‘futureproof’ kirk, says Church of Scotland

‘Multipurpose venue’ plan to help ‘futureproof’ kirk, says Church of Scotland

13 December 2024

A historic 200-year-old kirk could be turned into a "multipurpose venue" to help "futureproof" it and ensure it remains at the heart of the community.


Beaver release plan for Glen Affric

13 December 2024
Beaver release plan for Glen Affric

Beaver release plan for Glen Affric

13 December 2024

Beavers could be reintroduced into Glen Affric by the spring.


42-hour rain warning: Highlands to be drenched by up to 150mm warns Met Office

13 December 2024
42-hour rain warning: Highlands to be drenched by up to 150mm warns Met Office

42-hour rain warning: Highlands to be drenched by up to 150mm warns Met Office

13 December 2024

A 42-hour long rain warning has been issued for swathes of the Highlands - with up to 150mm expected to fall in the worst spots.


Del Amitri reschedule Inverness concert to summer following cancellation

13 December 2024
Del Amitri reschedule Inverness concert to summer following cancellation

Del Amitri reschedule Inverness concert to summer following cancellation

13 December 2024

Top Scottish band Del Amitri will be performing in Inverness next summer - after they rearranged their gig.


Culloden burst water main repairs progressing

12 December 2024
Culloden burst water main repairs progressing

Culloden burst water main repairs progressing

12 December 2024

Emergency repairs on a burst water main that has disrupted supplies to homes in part of Inverness are expected to be completed this afternoon.


It’s official! Belladrum is the best festival in Scotland after landing coveted title

12 December 2024
It’s official! Belladrum is the best festival in Scotland after landing coveted title

It’s official! Belladrum is the best festival in Scotland after landing coveted title

12 December 2024

Bella is the best - and that’s official after the popular music event was named Scotland’s festival of the year.


Bottled water being supplied to homes hit by Inverness water main burst

12 December 2024
Bottled water being supplied to homes hit by Inverness water main burst

Bottled water being supplied to homes hit by Inverness water main burst

12 December 2024

Door-to-door bottled water deliveries are being dropped off to customers hit by a water main burst, Scottish Water has confirmed.


Emergency repairs after major water main burst under Culloden Moor road

12 December 2024
Emergency repairs after major water main burst under Culloden Moor road

Emergency repairs after major water main burst under Culloden Moor road

12 December 2024

The ruptured 9-inch trunk main pipe is impacting the B9006 Culloden road. Residents in the IV2 postcode are also experiencing water supply issues.


Highland housing boom injected £90m into north economy, claims major housebuilder

12 December 2024
Highland housing boom injected £90m into north economy, claims major housebuilder

Highland housing boom injected £90m into north economy, claims major housebuilder

12 December 2024

£90m has been injected into the north of Scotland economy thanks to a housing boom in the likes of Inverness.


Wallace & Gromit’s new movie boasts strong Inverness connection

12 December 2024
Wallace & Gromit’s new movie boasts strong Inverness connection

Wallace & Gromit’s new movie boasts strong Inverness connection

12 December 2024

Stop motion animation legends Wallace & Gromit’s latest on-screen antics will have an Inverness connection - thanks to Highland composer Lorne Balfe.


Gender-based violence eradication efforts at UHI Inverness are honoured

12 December 2024
Gender-based violence eradication efforts at UHI Inverness are honoured

Gender-based violence eradication efforts at UHI Inverness are honoured

12 December 2024

A zero-tolerance approach towards gender-based violence has earned UHI Inverness a top award for its efforts.


Pioneering end-of-life care treatment initiative ‘must continue’, urges hospice head amid funding concerns

11 December 2024
Pioneering end-of-life care treatment initiative ‘must continue’, urges hospice head amid funding concerns

Pioneering end-of-life care treatment initiative ‘must continue’, urges hospice head amid funding concerns

11 December 2024

Funding for a pioneering Highland scheme, which is helping people receive end-of-life care at home while freeing up A&E beds, only runs until spring.


Whisky experience to create 12 new city centre jobs after plans approved

09 December 2024
Whisky experience to create 12 new city centre jobs after plans approved

Whisky experience to create 12 new city centre jobs after plans approved

09 December 2024

A dozen new jobs are to be created after plans for a new whisky experience in Inverness city centre won the green-light.


Crash between cyclist and car sparks police witness appeal

08 December 2024
Crash between cyclist and car sparks police witness appeal

Crash between cyclist and car sparks police witness appeal

08 December 2024

Witnesses are being sought after a collision between a cyclist and car in Inverness.


PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland photographs?

08 December 2024
PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland photographs?

PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland photographs?

08 December 2024

Are you in our latest mystery photos from a snowy Inverness city centre, or do you know anyone who is?


New Home Bargains store in Inverness is given the green light

08 December 2024
New Home Bargains store in Inverness is given the green light

New Home Bargains store in Inverness is given the green light

08 December 2024

Home Bargains’ plans to open another Inverness superstore in the city’s Longman area and create up to 60 new jobs have been given the green light.


Donation pillar approved for historic harbour site

08 December 2024
Donation pillar approved for historic harbour site

Donation pillar approved for historic harbour site

08 December 2024

A donation pillar is to be installed at a centuries-old harbour to help generate funds for its repair and maintenance.


Fears over road safety throw major obstacle at ambitious kirk revamp plans

08 December 2024
Fears over road safety throw major obstacle at ambitious kirk revamp plans

Fears over road safety throw major obstacle at ambitious kirk revamp plans

08 December 2024

Ambitious plans to turn a former kirk into a shop, design studio and café have suffered a blow after transport chiefs objected over road safety fears.


Inverness school helps scheme reach landmark Scottish milestone

08 December 2024
Inverness school helps scheme reach landmark Scottish milestone

Inverness school helps scheme reach landmark Scottish milestone

08 December 2024

An Inverness school has helped a literacy scheme reach a Scottish milestone - after it became the 500th to achieve Reading Schools accreditation.


‘Out of control’ dog injures man at Nairn beach; police appeal for help tracing owner

08 December 2024
‘Out of control’ dog injures man at Nairn beach; police appeal for help tracing owner

‘Out of control’ dog injures man at Nairn beach; police appeal for help tracing owner

08 December 2024

Police have appealed for help tracing the owner of an “out of control dog” which injured a man on the sea front at Nairn.


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