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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.

Revised golf links lodges plan with ‘more traditional design’ granted permission

14 February 2025
Revised golf links lodges plan with ‘more traditional design’ granted permission

Revised golf links lodges plan with ‘more traditional design’ granted permission

14 February 2025

Lodges with a "more traditional design" will be built at a links golf course after revised plans were approved by Highland Council.


‘Massive’ price reduction for Young’s Auld Sweetie Shop business

13 February 2025
‘Massive’ price reduction for Young’s Auld Sweetie Shop business

‘Massive’ price reduction for Young’s Auld Sweetie Shop business

13 February 2025

A ‘sweet’ deal awaits budding Highland Willy Wonkas after the asking price for traditional sweet shops in Inverness & Aviemore was “massively” cut.


Classic rail engine to return to Highlands on new charity tour

13 February 2025
Classic rail engine to return to Highlands on new charity tour

Classic rail engine to return to Highlands on new charity tour

13 February 2025

A classic rail engine that visited the Highlands at the weekend will return to the region after it was drafted in for a charity tour of the north.


Tributes paid to angling stalwart ahead of funeral

12 February 2025
Tributes paid to angling stalwart ahead of funeral

Tributes paid to angling stalwart ahead of funeral

12 February 2025

Tributes have been paid to a long-standing and prominent member of the local angling community after he passed away.


PICTURES: Classic locos delight fans on visit to Inverness

10 February 2025
PICTURES: Classic locos delight fans on visit to Inverness

PICTURES: Classic locos delight fans on visit to Inverness

10 February 2025

Fans of classic trains turned out to welcome ‘old friends’ when a loco type once common on Highland lines returned to the region on a special tour.


Raigmore joins fight to solve asbestos cancer mystery

10 February 2025
Raigmore joins fight to solve asbestos cancer mystery

Raigmore joins fight to solve asbestos cancer mystery

10 February 2025

A new major health study in the fight against asbestos-related cancer has recruited Inverness’s Raigmore Hospital, and is seeking Highland volunteers.


A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

09 February 2025
A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

09 February 2025

A “road traffic incident” has closed the Dornoch Bridge in both directions, Traffic Scotland was warning on Sunday night.


Silver coin hoard find delights Black Isle metal detectorists

09 February 2025
Silver coin hoard find delights Black Isle metal detectorists

Silver coin hoard find delights Black Isle metal detectorists

09 February 2025

Stunned metal detectorists are overjoyed after they unearthed a “dream” find - their first ever coin hoard - during a charity event on the Black Isle.


Café owner warns tip jar thief: “We have you on CCTV. Make amends or we go to the police!”

09 February 2025
Café owner warns tip jar thief: “We have you on CCTV. Make amends or we go to the police!”

Café owner warns tip jar thief: “We have you on CCTV. Make amends or we go to the police!”

09 February 2025

Ember Kafe’s owner Azhar Khan (pictured) has warned the thief they’ve got until 5pm on Sunday to “make amends” or he’ll give CCTV footage to police.


Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

09 February 2025
Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

09 February 2025

The meeting will decide whether to cut council house rent rises from 8% to 6% at the expense of measures to save tenants money on heating bills.


Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser nets £78,000… and counting!

09 February 2025
Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser nets £78,000… and counting!

Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser nets £78,000… and counting!

09 February 2025

Delighted organisers of a charity fashion show have hailed the “inspirational models” after the latest Catwalk for a Cause raised £78,000 & counting!


£100k windfall to boost child mental health services in Inverness

09 February 2025
£100k windfall to boost child mental health services in Inverness

£100k windfall to boost child mental health services in Inverness

09 February 2025

Ground-breaking work to boost children’s mental health and wellbeing in Inverness has been awarded a near £100,000 windfall.


FROM THE ARCHIVE: A brief glimpse into the Parish of Cromarty

09 February 2025
FROM THE ARCHIVE: A brief glimpse into the Parish of Cromarty

FROM THE ARCHIVE: A brief glimpse into the Parish of Cromarty

09 February 2025

The Highland Archive Centre includes a host of historical documents detailing the story of the Parish of Cromarty. Here it takes a look at the parish…


Rentals plan for vacant city centre office space gets green light

09 February 2025
Rentals plan for vacant city centre office space gets green light

Rentals plan for vacant city centre office space gets green light

09 February 2025

City centre office space which has long sat empty is set for a new life as rental accommodation after council planners approved the plans.


COURT ROUND-UP: Former police constable jailed after threatening to kill policewoman

09 February 2025
COURT ROUND-UP: Former police constable jailed after threatening to kill policewoman

COURT ROUND-UP: Former police constable jailed after threatening to kill policewoman

09 February 2025

It was busy in Inverness Sheriff Court this week, with cases ranging from jail for a former policeman, to a bus passenger’s terrifying experience.


Teacher struck off for changing pupils’ exam answers and lying about it

08 February 2025
Teacher struck off for changing pupils’ exam answers and lying about it

Teacher struck off for changing pupils’ exam answers and lying about it

08 February 2025

The Highland teacher gave answers to upcoming exams to pupils and even modified their answers before lying about it when caught.


Has riverside nightclub plan been dropped?

08 February 2025
Has riverside nightclub plan been dropped?

Has riverside nightclub plan been dropped?

08 February 2025

Uncertainty swirls around plans for a riverside nightclub in Inverness after the application was suddenly withdrawn.


Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

08 February 2025
Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

08 February 2025

A moving tribute has been paid by a prestigious industry competition to a “one in a million” journalist who passed away late last year.


Trio of prestigious industry wins for Inverness Courier in awards ceremony

08 February 2025
Trio of prestigious industry wins for Inverness Courier in awards ceremony

Trio of prestigious industry wins for Inverness Courier in awards ceremony

08 February 2025

The Inverness Courier is celebrating after it won numerous awards including local website of the year in a prestigious industry competition.


Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

08 February 2025
Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

08 February 2025

Tourism levy plans are “genuinely scaring small businesses”, a Highland MSP has warned.


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