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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.

‘Good’ rating for Ross-shire primary school following inspection visit

17 September 2024
‘Good’ rating for Ross-shire primary school following inspection visit

‘Good’ rating for Ross-shire primary school following inspection visit

17 September 2024

Inspectors have given a Ross-shire primary school a good review following their latest visit.


Royal pedigree for person who will head up Inverness Castle Experience attraction

16 September 2024
Royal pedigree for person who will head up Inverness Castle Experience attraction

Royal pedigree for person who will head up Inverness Castle Experience attraction

16 September 2024

The person who will head up the Inverness Castle Experience has been named - and he has some very strong royal connections.


Ministry of Sound to return to Inverness with Ibiza concert

15 September 2024
Ministry of Sound to return to Inverness with Ibiza concert

Ministry of Sound to return to Inverness with Ibiza concert

15 September 2024

Ministry of Sound is coming back to Inverness in December.Ministry of Sound is coming back to Inverness in December.


PICTURES: Metal detectorists raise thousands for Cash for Kids and Butterfly Conservation after charity dig

15 September 2024
PICTURES: Metal detectorists raise thousands for Cash for Kids and Butterfly Conservation after charity dig

PICTURES: Metal detectorists raise thousands for Cash for Kids and Butterfly Conservation after charity dig

15 September 2024

Generous Highland metal detectorists have helped raise more than £1200 for good causes after a charity group dig was held at the weekend.


Inverness solicitors vow to Bee the Change in fundraising drive for Highland mental health charity Mikeysline

14 September 2024
Inverness solicitors vow to Bee the Change in fundraising drive for Highland mental health charity Mikeysline

Inverness solicitors vow to Bee the Change in fundraising drive for Highland mental health charity Mikeysline

14 September 2024

A cup of kindness is being offered by a charitable Highland solicitors firm after they opted to “Bee the Change” and raise vital funds of Mikeysline.


UPDATE: Four people treated at scene after multi-vehicle crash on A862 west of Inverness

13 September 2024
UPDATE: Four people treated at scene after multi-vehicle crash on A862 west of Inverness

UPDATE: Four people treated at scene after multi-vehicle crash on A862 west of Inverness

13 September 2024

Four people were treated at the scene after a multi-vehicle crash blocked the A862 Inverness to Beauly road on Friday morning.


Crash blocks A862 west of Inverness

13 September 2024
Crash blocks A862 west of Inverness

Crash blocks A862 west of Inverness

13 September 2024

Emergency services were called to a multi-vehicle road crash on the A862 just to the west of Inverness on Friday morning.


Man (18) dies after falling from Golden Bridge and being struck by lorry

12 September 2024
Man (18) dies after falling from Golden Bridge and being struck by lorry

Man (18) dies after falling from Golden Bridge and being struck by lorry

12 September 2024

Police have appealed for dashcam footage after a man died after falling from the Golden Bridge on the A9 in Inverness and was then struck by a lorry.


Thieves slammed over spate of thefts from ILM Highland charity’s Easter Ross base

10 September 2024
Thieves slammed over spate of thefts from ILM Highland charity’s Easter Ross base

Thieves slammed over spate of thefts from ILM Highland charity’s Easter Ross base

10 September 2024

Furious charity bosses has slammed “unscrupulous” criminals who have carried out a spate of thefts from their base in Easter Ross.


ScotRail train looks a little lost… after train decked in Fife livery winds up on Far North Line

10 September 2024
ScotRail train looks a little lost… after train decked in Fife livery winds up on Far North Line

ScotRail train looks a little lost… after train decked in Fife livery winds up on Far North Line

10 September 2024

Rail passengers on the Far North Line did a double take when their train turned up decked entirely in livery for a new branch line... in Fife.


A87 road resurfacing and 10mph convoy to cause disruption to motorists

09 September 2024
A87 road resurfacing and 10mph convoy to cause disruption to motorists

A87 road resurfacing and 10mph convoy to cause disruption to motorists

09 September 2024

Motorists using the main road to and from Skye have been warned to expect disruption when major resurfacing works begin next week.


Don’t let your trampolines blow away, Network Rail Scotland warns amid forecast for strong winds

09 September 2024
Don’t let your trampolines blow away, Network Rail Scotland warns amid forecast for strong winds

Don’t let your trampolines blow away, Network Rail Scotland warns amid forecast for strong winds

09 September 2024

Rail chiefs have also urged people to ensure patio furniture is properly secure amid fears over the impact of windblown debris on Highland railways.


Divers recover man’s body from Highland river

09 September 2024
Divers recover man’s body from Highland river

Divers recover man’s body from Highland river

09 September 2024

A man’s body has been recovered from a Highland river by police divers.


PICTURES: Charity metal detecting event unearths centuries-old finds

03 September 2024
PICTURES: Charity metal detecting event unearths centuries-old finds

PICTURES: Charity metal detecting event unearths centuries-old finds

03 September 2024

A charity metal detecting event raised hundreds for a good cause and unearthed some centuries-old finds.


Billionaire Liverpool FC owner’s superyacht spotted east of Kessock Bridge near Inverness

30 August 2024
Billionaire Liverpool FC owner’s superyacht spotted east of Kessock Bridge near Inverness

Billionaire Liverpool FC owner’s superyacht spotted east of Kessock Bridge near Inverness

30 August 2024

The billionaire owner of Liverpool FC is continuing a surprise Highland visit after his superyacht moored in the Moray Firth near the Kessock Bridge.


Villagers won’t let vandals win: Beauly rallies round to repair school garden

29 August 2024
Villagers won’t let vandals win: Beauly rallies round to repair school garden

Villagers won’t let vandals win: Beauly rallies round to repair school garden

29 August 2024

Community-spirit has won out over wanton vandalism after the people of Beauly rallied round to repair damage to the school garden.


PICTURES: Inflatable theme park chain releases artist’s impressions of its new £750,000 Inverness site

28 August 2024
PICTURES: Inflatable theme park chain releases artist’s impressions of its new £750,000 Inverness site

PICTURES: Inflatable theme park chain releases artist’s impressions of its new £750,000 Inverness site

28 August 2024

Striking artist’s impression have been released for a spectacular new indoor £750k inflatables theme park in Inverness.


ScotRail’s resumption of mothballed Far North and Kyle services welcomed by MSP

28 August 2024
ScotRail’s resumption of mothballed Far North and Kyle services welcomed by MSP

ScotRail’s resumption of mothballed Far North and Kyle services welcomed by MSP

28 August 2024

The return of temporarily axed ScotRail services on the Far North and Kyle lines has been welcomed by a local MSP.


Beach clean helpers sought for upcoming Easter Ross sessions

28 August 2024
Beach clean helpers sought for upcoming Easter Ross sessions

Beach clean helpers sought for upcoming Easter Ross sessions

28 August 2024

Community spirited volunteers are being sought to help out at upcoming beach cleans in Easter Ross.


£425,000 Scottish grant programme that helped make Ullapool harbour ‘greener’ opens for new applications

27 August 2024
£425,000 Scottish grant programme that helped make Ullapool harbour ‘greener’ opens for new applications

£425,000 Scottish grant programme that helped make Ullapool harbour ‘greener’ opens for new applications

27 August 2024

A £425,000 fund which boosts the environment and communities and has helped make Ullapool harbour ‘greener’ has opened for new applications.


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