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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.

Highland day-trip to feature in special road safety challenge

20 April 2025
Highland day-trip to feature in special road safety challenge

Highland day-trip to feature in special road safety challenge

20 April 2025

Highland exploration and road safety are set to overlap with the launch of an initiative aimed at boosting knowledge of traffic laws and road signs.


A82 crash leaves four in hospital

20 April 2025
A82 crash leaves four in hospital

A82 crash leaves four in hospital

20 April 2025

Four people were taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash on the A82.


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

20 April 2025
PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland snapshots?

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

20 April 2025

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


WEEKEND COURT ROUND-UP: Attempted murder charge; a shoplifting spree; and jail for threats against an ex among recent cases

20 April 2025
WEEKEND COURT ROUND-UP: Attempted murder charge; a shoplifting spree; and jail for threats against an ex among recent cases

WEEKEND COURT ROUND-UP: Attempted murder charge; a shoplifting spree; and jail for threats against an ex among recent cases

20 April 2025

It was another busy week for Inverness Sheriff Court with a number of cases covered.


Moving tribute to late Highland man unveiled in Victorian Market

19 April 2025
Moving tribute to late Highland man unveiled in Victorian Market

Moving tribute to late Highland man unveiled in Victorian Market

19 April 2025

A moving memorial to a “well loved” and much missed Highland man has been installed in Inverness as a lasting tribute to him.


World famous lyricist Sir Tim Rice delights Inverness Musical Theatre members during visit

19 April 2025
World famous lyricist Sir Tim Rice delights Inverness Musical Theatre members during visit

World famous lyricist Sir Tim Rice delights Inverness Musical Theatre members during visit

19 April 2025

One of the most famous names of the musical stage has delighted an Inverness theatre group after popping in to recount his remarkable career.


PICTURES: Battle of Culloden remembered with memorial service and events

19 April 2025
PICTURES: Battle of Culloden remembered with memorial service and events

PICTURES: Battle of Culloden remembered with memorial service and events

19 April 2025

The brave men who fell at the Battle of Culloden were remembered with a moving tribute at the annual memorial service on Saturday morning.


‘Must-see’ visitor destination ambitions spark key appointment at Visit Inverness Loch Ness

19 April 2025
‘Must-see’ visitor destination ambitions spark key appointment at Visit Inverness Loch Ness

‘Must-see’ visitor destination ambitions spark key appointment at Visit Inverness Loch Ness

19 April 2025

A new figurehead has been appointed to help raise the profile of Inverness and Loch Ness as a “must-see” destination.


City centre barbers and two-bedroom flat for sale for £280,000

19 April 2025
City centre barbers and two-bedroom flat for sale for £280,000

City centre barbers and two-bedroom flat for sale for £280,000

19 April 2025

A profitable city centre barbershop with an "extensive and loyal customer base" has been put up for sale.


Urgent brain tumour surgery appeal smashes £30k target in just a day

19 April 2025
Urgent brain tumour surgery appeal smashes £30k target in just a day

Urgent brain tumour surgery appeal smashes £30k target in just a day

19 April 2025

Father of four, Ben Horsfield, needs urgent surgery after being diagnosed with an “aggressive” brain tumour following a seizure earlier this month.


Police confirm patrols amid hunt for selfish campers who sparked fury from shocked community

18 April 2025
Police confirm patrols amid hunt for selfish campers who sparked fury from shocked community

Police confirm patrols amid hunt for selfish campers who sparked fury from shocked community

18 April 2025

Police hunting for selfish wild campers who sparked fury after hacking down trees, fly-tipping their gear and rubbish and ignoring wildfire warnings.


‘Gull menace still being handled extremely poorly’, say fed-up MSPs after urgent talks calling on action

17 April 2025
‘Gull menace still being handled extremely poorly’, say fed-up MSPs after urgent talks calling on action

‘Gull menace still being handled extremely poorly’, say fed-up MSPs after urgent talks calling on action

17 April 2025

Action to tackle aggressive gulls in Inverness and elsewhere is “no further forward”, worried Highland MSPs fear after crunch meetings last week.


‘Technical’ issue sparks Easter getaway misery for CalMac ferry passengers

17 April 2025
‘Technical’ issue sparks Easter getaway misery for CalMac ferry passengers

‘Technical’ issue sparks Easter getaway misery for CalMac ferry passengers

17 April 2025

CalMac sailings in and out of Ullapool have been hit by cancellations following a “technical” issue - causing Easter getaway misery for passengers.


Inverness cafe’s sudden closure sparks outpouring of messages of support

17 April 2025
Inverness cafe’s sudden closure sparks outpouring of messages of support

Inverness cafe’s sudden closure sparks outpouring of messages of support

17 April 2025

Fans of an Inverness city centre café and deli have been left saddened following its sudden closure.


Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

17 April 2025
Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

17 April 2025

Several trains travelling in and out of Inverness are affected by the disruption - two on the Far North Line and two on the Inverness-Aberdeen line.


‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

17 April 2025
‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

17 April 2025

The campaign for a vital railway project that could sharply improve train reliability on the Far North Line has won the backing of a Holyrood hopeful.


Drone company takeover boosts Inverness business’ aerial survey work

16 April 2025
Drone company takeover boosts Inverness business’ aerial survey work

Drone company takeover boosts Inverness business’ aerial survey work

16 April 2025

A leading aerial survey and inspection business with a base in Inverness is set to expand its operations after buying up a commercial drone operator.


‘Huntington’s disease took my gran, mum and sister, but I won’t let it change my life!’

16 April 2025
‘Huntington’s disease took my gran, mum and sister, but I won’t let it change my life!’

‘Huntington’s disease took my gran, mum and sister, but I won’t let it change my life!’

16 April 2025

A Highland man whose family has been blighted by Huntington’s disease and is now fighting it as well remains fiercely positive about the future.


Fire-ravaged retail building’s demolition a ‘significant step’ towards reopening of Inverness Kart Raceway

16 April 2025
Fire-ravaged retail building’s demolition a ‘significant step’ towards reopening of Inverness Kart Raceway

Fire-ravaged retail building’s demolition a ‘significant step’ towards reopening of Inverness Kart Raceway

16 April 2025

The raceway has praised the community for its "continued support" during its latest update as to when it might reopen following the fire next door.


WATCH: Fake speed bumps in busy road leave stunned residents scratching heads

15 April 2025
WATCH: Fake speed bumps in busy road leave stunned residents scratching heads

WATCH: Fake speed bumps in busy road leave stunned residents scratching heads

15 April 2025

Fake speed bumps have left incredulous locals shaking their heads amid fears the flat road markings will do nothing to improve road safety.


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