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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.

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.


Loch Ness Classic Car Tour date announced

03 May 2025
Loch Ness Classic Car Tour date announced

Loch Ness Classic Car Tour date announced

03 May 2025

Classic cars are set to delight onlookers and petrolheads alike when they travel the north Highlands for charity next month.


NHS Highland told to apologise following care failings ruling

03 May 2025
NHS Highland told to apologise following care failings ruling

NHS Highland told to apologise following care failings ruling

03 May 2025

Health chiefs at NHS Highland have been ordered to apologise to relatives over the nursing care given to a patient who later died in hospital.


Fire service and police on scene after roof masonry falls into busy street

03 May 2025
Fire service and police on scene after roof masonry falls into busy street

Fire service and police on scene after roof masonry falls into busy street

03 May 2025

An Inverness city centre street has been closed to traffic and pedestrians after masonry fell into the road.


Out-of-school club praised for staff and care but also told to make improvements

03 May 2025
Out-of-school club praised for staff and care but also told to make improvements

Out-of-school club praised for staff and care but also told to make improvements

03 May 2025

A child day care facility on the Black Isle has received a slightly mixed response from inspectors following their latest visit.


Luxury glamping site plans lodged for Easter Ross farm

03 May 2025
Luxury glamping site plans lodged for Easter Ross farm

Luxury glamping site plans lodged for Easter Ross farm

03 May 2025

A new "luxury" glamping site could be created in Easter Ross after plans were submitted to Highland Council.


£1.3m in winter heating support ‘helped 18,000 Highland adults and children stay warmer’

03 May 2025
£1.3m in winter heating support ‘helped 18,000 Highland adults and children stay warmer’

£1.3m in winter heating support ‘helped 18,000 Highland adults and children stay warmer’

03 May 2025

Almost 18,000 Highland children and adults had warmer homes over winter after receiving £1.3 million in heating payment help, new figures reveal.


Seafront caravan park on NC500 could be yours for £625,000

01 May 2025
Seafront caravan park on NC500 could be yours for £625,000

Seafront caravan park on NC500 could be yours for £625,000

01 May 2025

Gruinard Bay Caravan Park, which also includes a private owners’ house on site, is up for sale after the owners decided to retire.


‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

01 May 2025
‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

01 May 2025

Water scarcity alerts have been issued in several Highland river catchments following a drier than normal April in many parts.


Pizzeria plan for former bookies in Dingwall

01 May 2025
Pizzeria plan for former bookies in Dingwall

Pizzeria plan for former bookies in Dingwall

01 May 2025

A former bookmakers in Dingwall could be set for a new life as a pizzeria after plans were lodged with Highland Council.


Heart attack heroics which saved tourist’s life see firefighters honoured

30 April 2025
Heart attack heroics which saved tourist’s life see firefighters honoured

Heart attack heroics which saved tourist’s life see firefighters honoured

30 April 2025

Hero firefighters who saved a heart attack victim’s life after he collapsed outside a hotel have been honoured.


Carer struck off over ‘extremely serious’ behaviour

29 April 2025
Carer struck off over ‘extremely serious’ behaviour

Carer struck off over ‘extremely serious’ behaviour

29 April 2025

A carer who photographed herself making a 'v' sign at a client and shared it online, and later lied when applying for a new job, has been struck off.


Glamping pods and ‘shop’ planned for Wester Ross beauty spot overlooking Loch Gairloch

29 April 2025
Glamping pods and ‘shop’ planned for Wester Ross beauty spot overlooking Loch Gairloch

Glamping pods and ‘shop’ planned for Wester Ross beauty spot overlooking Loch Gairloch

29 April 2025

Four glamping pods and a reception building with shop could be built at Port Henderson under plans lodged with Highland Council.


‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands and Moray

28 April 2025
‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands and Moray

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands and Moray

28 April 2025

An extreme wildfire risk is in place for Easter Ross and the Black Isle this week, as warmer weather spreads in from the south.


Crash with car kills Etape Loch Ness cyclist

28 April 2025
Crash with car kills Etape Loch Ness cyclist

Crash with car kills Etape Loch Ness cyclist

28 April 2025

A cyclist taking part in the annual Etape Loch Ness sportive has died after their bike and a BMW collided on the route near the event’s finish.


‘Long, very graceful creature’: First official Nessie sighting of 2025

28 April 2025
‘Long, very graceful creature’: First official Nessie sighting of 2025

‘Long, very graceful creature’: First official Nessie sighting of 2025

28 April 2025

The first official sighting of Nessie in 2025 has been recorded, with eye-witnesses describing a ‘long’ and ‘very graceful’ creature in Loch Ness.


PICTURES: Metal detectorists raise record sum for charity

27 April 2025
PICTURES: Metal detectorists raise record sum for charity

PICTURES: Metal detectorists raise record sum for charity

27 April 2025

Delighted metal detectorists broke their fundraising record at their most recent charity dig - netting more than £1200 for Prostate Scotland.


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