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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.

6 fire crews battling building blaze in Highland village

16 May 2025
6 fire crews battling building blaze in Highland village

6 fire crews battling building blaze in Highland village

16 May 2025

Firefighters from Dingwall and Invergordon are among the six crews fighting a building fire in Rogart, Sutherland, which has closed the A839.


Derelict pub’s transformation bid approved

15 May 2025
Derelict pub’s transformation bid approved

Derelict pub’s transformation bid approved

15 May 2025

A disused historic pub looks set for a phoenix-like resurrection after plans for a major transformation of the site were given the green light.


Train timetable changes coming into force this weekend, ScotRail advises

14 May 2025
Train timetable changes coming into force this weekend, ScotRail advises

Train timetable changes coming into force this weekend, ScotRail advises

14 May 2025

Rail passengers in the north are being reminded timetables change this weekend - with improvements on the Far North and Highland Mainline included.


200-year-old Telford Kirk house conversion plan lodged

14 May 2025
200-year-old Telford Kirk house conversion plan lodged

200-year-old Telford Kirk house conversion plan lodged

14 May 2025

A historic B-listed kirk designed by famed engineer Thomas Telford 200 years ago may finally become a house, almost two decades after works "stalled".


£800,000 B-listed former manse is up for sale

14 May 2025
£800,000 B-listed former manse is up for sale

£800,000 B-listed former manse is up for sale

14 May 2025

A historic former manse near the River Beauly has gone on the market for £800,000.


‘Growing demand’ sparks £500,000 Black Isle care home extension plan

13 May 2025
‘Growing demand’ sparks £500,000 Black Isle care home extension plan

‘Growing demand’ sparks £500,000 Black Isle care home extension plan

13 May 2025

A new care home which only opened its doors in 2021 is already looking to expand.


£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

13 May 2025
£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

13 May 2025

A highly controversial plan for a £36m biogas plant that sparked fierce backlash and was rejected by Highland Council has been granted on appeal.


Missing Inverness man ‘traced’, confirm police

12 May 2025
Missing Inverness man ‘traced’, confirm police

Missing Inverness man ‘traced’, confirm police

12 May 2025

A missing Inverness man whose disappearance early on Monday sparked “significant concern” for his welfare, has been traced.


Lifeboat rescuers help boat after engine failure left it standard in firth

12 May 2025
Lifeboat rescuers help boat after engine failure left it standard in firth

Lifeboat rescuers help boat after engine failure left it standard in firth

12 May 2025

RNLI rescuers came to the aid of a boat stranded in the middle of the busy Inner Moray Firth after engine failure.


142mph hit by speeding motorist in Easter Ross

12 May 2025
142mph hit by speeding motorist in Easter Ross

142mph hit by speeding motorist in Easter Ross

12 May 2025

Motorcyclists were caught doing speeds of up to 142mph on an Easter Ross B-road, while performance car owners were snared at 99mph on the NC500.


‘Significant concern’ over missing Inverness man’s welfare

12 May 2025
‘Significant concern’ over missing Inverness man’s welfare

‘Significant concern’ over missing Inverness man’s welfare

12 May 2025

Kenneth McKelvie (68) was last seen in the Leachkin area of the city at around 6.30am and police say there are “significant concerns” for his welfare.


50+ jobs ‘to be created at major new Inverness office’

11 May 2025
50+ jobs ‘to be created at major new Inverness office’

50+ jobs ‘to be created at major new Inverness office’

11 May 2025

A major expansion by a Highland-based energy and construction company could create more than 50 new jobs in Inverness, it has claimed.


Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

10 May 2025
Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

10 May 2025

Fake speed bumps locals ridiculed after being installed on a Highland street are being rolled out to 10 more locations - including some in Ross-shire.


Missing man ‘traced’, police confirm

08 May 2025
Missing man ‘traced’, police confirm

Missing man ‘traced’, police confirm

08 May 2025

A Dingwall man who sparked a police missing person’s appeal earlier this week has been found.


Second man charged over devastating Fairways Business Park fire

08 May 2025
Second man charged over devastating Fairways Business Park fire

Second man charged over devastating Fairways Business Park fire

08 May 2025

A second man has been arrested and charged in connection with a major fire at the Fairways Business Park in Inverness.


70+ acts confirmed for Under Canvas festival’s return

08 May 2025
70+ acts confirmed for Under Canvas festival’s return

70+ acts confirmed for Under Canvas festival’s return

08 May 2025

More than 70 acts are already been confirmed for the return of Eden Court’s popular Under Canvas music festival - and tickets are about to go on sale.


Fire-hit kart raceway confirms reopening date

07 May 2025
Fire-hit kart raceway confirms reopening date

Fire-hit kart raceway confirms reopening date

07 May 2025

A popular attraction forced to temporarily shutter its doors after a major blaze destroyed neighbouring businesses will reopen within weeks.


Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

06 May 2025
Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

06 May 2025

A housing association has been ordered to apologise over failures to tackle anti-social behaviour that left a family feeling they had to move away.


PICTURES: Stunning images highlight plans for major revamp of popular hotel

06 May 2025
PICTURES: Stunning images highlight plans for major revamp of popular hotel

PICTURES: Stunning images highlight plans for major revamp of popular hotel

06 May 2025

Striking artists’ impressions have been released illustrating the plans for the major transformation of a popular Wester Ross hotel.


Patient’s deep vein thrombosis misery sparks order to GP to apologise

04 May 2025
Patient’s deep vein thrombosis misery sparks order to GP to apologise

Patient’s deep vein thrombosis misery sparks order to GP to apologise

04 May 2025

A GP surgery has been told to apologise to a patient for its “unreasonable failure” to diagnose their deep vein thrombosis over an 18 month period.


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