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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.

16,000 without power and more blackouts expected, says SSEN

24 January 2025
16,000 without power and more blackouts expected, says SSEN

16,000 without power and more blackouts expected, says SSEN

24 January 2025

Almost 16,000 homes in Scotland were already without power at lunchtime on Friday - with Storm Éowyn’s strongest winds pushing north.


Stroke death patient not immediately referred to hospital after ‘highly abnormal’ heart readings

24 January 2025
Stroke death patient not immediately referred to hospital after ‘highly abnormal’ heart readings

Stroke death patient not immediately referred to hospital after ‘highly abnormal’ heart readings

24 January 2025

A GP surgery failed to immediately refer a patient to hospital over "highly abnormal" heart readings just hours before they died of a stroke.


Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

23 January 2025
Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

23 January 2025

Big name acts Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, CMAT, Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi and Gok Wan among the names added to Belladrum line-up.


Coastal flood warning issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025
Coastal flood warning issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

Coastal flood warning issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025

Storm Éowyn’s severe gales could cause coastal flooding in Wester Ross, residents have been warned.


All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025
All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025

No trains will run on Friday after rail operators said they will be locking down and bracing for Storm Éowyn.


WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

23 January 2025
WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

23 January 2025

Extremely strong winds are set to batter Scotland tomorrow - with an upgraded amber alert in the Highlands and a rare red warning in the central belt.


Housing crisis staff recruitment difficulties spark company’s plans for employee homes

23 January 2025
Housing crisis staff recruitment difficulties spark company’s plans for employee homes

Housing crisis staff recruitment difficulties spark company’s plans for employee homes

23 January 2025

Difficulties recruiting staff have sparked an expanding business’ plans for employee houses.


Sudden death of pensioner being investigated by police

23 January 2025
Sudden death of pensioner being investigated by police

Sudden death of pensioner being investigated by police

23 January 2025

Police are investigating after the sudden death of a man in Cromarty.


£116,000 Highland school meal debt write-off is hailed

23 January 2025
£116,000 Highland school meal debt write-off is hailed

£116,000 Highland school meal debt write-off is hailed

23 January 2025

Hard-up Highland families struggling to pay for their children’s school meals have had those debts written off.


‘Sad day for North Kessock’: Community leader’s ‘bitter disappointment’ at hub’s approval

22 January 2025
‘Sad day for North Kessock’: Community leader’s ‘bitter disappointment’ at hub’s approval

‘Sad day for North Kessock’: Community leader’s ‘bitter disappointment’ at hub’s approval

22 January 2025

Approval for a £6m EV hub, shop and restaurant in North Kessock has delighted the developer but “bitterly disappointed” some in the community.


Driver charged by police following A9 crash

22 January 2025
Driver charged by police following A9 crash

Driver charged by police following A9 crash

22 January 2025

A driver has been charged with road traffic offences after a crash on the A9 at the Munlochy junction.


Large new storage site with 205 containers planned to meet freeport demand

22 January 2025
Large new storage site with 205 containers planned to meet freeport demand

Large new storage site with 205 containers planned to meet freeport demand

22 January 2025

A major new storage container business could open its doors in Easter Ross to meet expected demand from the Inverness and Cromarty Freeport.


Man arrested over ‘serious’ A9 crash as police launch witness appeal

21 January 2025
Man arrested over ‘serious’ A9 crash as police launch witness appeal

Man arrested over ‘serious’ A9 crash as police launch witness appeal

21 January 2025

Police investigating a serious crash on the A9 that left two people in hospital have appealed for witnesses and arrested a man.


13km detour for Openreach works road closure

21 January 2025
13km detour for Openreach works road closure

13km detour for Openreach works road closure

21 January 2025

Broadband and phone line works will result in a detour of up to 13km for motorists living west of Muir of Ord early next month.


Coveted Highland journalism award for former BBC and MFR figure

21 January 2025
Coveted Highland journalism award for former BBC and MFR figure

Coveted Highland journalism award for former BBC and MFR figure

21 January 2025

Former BBC and MFR journalist Jackie O’Brien will receive this year’s Barron Trophy, recognising outstanding journalism achievements in the Highlands.


Police launch appeal to trace missing girl (13) not seen for more than 24 hours

21 January 2025
Police launch appeal to trace missing girl (13) not seen for more than 24 hours

Police launch appeal to trace missing girl (13) not seen for more than 24 hours

21 January 2025

Police have launched a search for a missing Inverness girl who has not been seen for more than 24 hours.


One person in hospital following crash involving car and pedestrian

20 January 2025
One person in hospital following crash involving car and pedestrian

One person in hospital following crash involving car and pedestrian

20 January 2025

One person was taken to hospital after a collision involving a car and pedestrian on a major Inverness road.


Crash involving pedestrian closes Inverness road

20 January 2025
Crash involving pedestrian closes Inverness road

Crash involving pedestrian closes Inverness road

20 January 2025

Emergency services are in attendance after a crash involving a car and pedestrian in Inverness on Monday morning.


'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

20 January 2025
'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

20 January 2025

Forecasts for a 'weather bomb' caused by an extremely fast jet stream have sparked warnings of 80mph gales for the Highlands.


Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light

16 January 2025
Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light

Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light

16 January 2025

A long-vacant supermarket site in Ullapool looks set for a future as an “artisanal pizzeria” after the plans were given the greenlight.


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