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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.

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.


Forecast for rough seas sparks CalMac ferry cancellations

16 January 2025
Forecast for rough seas sparks CalMac ferry cancellations

Forecast for rough seas sparks CalMac ferry cancellations

16 January 2025

Rough seas have sparked the cancellation of some ferry sailings between Ullapool and Stornoway.


Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

16 January 2025
Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

16 January 2025

The finalised routes for two controversial 400KV overhead power lines through the Highlands have been announced.


36-turbine wind farm plans to be unveiled

16 January 2025
36-turbine wind farm plans to be unveiled

36-turbine wind farm plans to be unveiled

16 January 2025

Plans for a major 238MW wind farm with up to 36 turbines on the hills west of Beauly will go out to public consultation this month.


Fire safety fears raised over 200MW battery energy storage plant

16 January 2025
Fire safety fears raised over 200MW battery energy storage plant

Fire safety fears raised over 200MW battery energy storage plant

16 January 2025

Fire safety calls have been made by a worried community amid plans for a 200MW battery storage power plant nearby.


Card payment issues affect airport for second day

16 January 2025
Card payment issues affect airport for second day

Card payment issues affect airport for second day

16 January 2025

Airline passengers are being urged to use cash at Inverness Airport's cafes after technical issues with card payments continued into a second day.


A9 closed both ways following road crash

15 January 2025
A9 closed both ways following road crash

A9 closed both ways following road crash

15 January 2025

A road crash has closed the A9 in both directions south of Golspie, Traffic Scotland has warned.


Union’s office rental advert signals relocation to new site

15 January 2025
Union’s office rental advert signals relocation to new site

Union’s office rental advert signals relocation to new site

15 January 2025

A union's Highland office in Inverness looks set to relocate in the future after the building currently housing it was put up for let.


PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

13 January 2025
PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

13 January 2025

Stunning aerial views of breath-taking Highland landscapes are set to wow visitors to Fort George.


£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

13 January 2025
£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

13 January 2025

The winners of the latest Premium Bonds prize draw have been announced - with 30 winners in the Highlands and Islands scooping £345,000 between them.


FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

13 January 2025
FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

13 January 2025

The Highland Archive Centre’s records offer a fascinating insight into the region’s motoring past - car registrations in Inverness-shire from 1903-75.


-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

11 January 2025
-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

11 January 2025

Severe weather was causing chaos for some Highland rail services on Saturday, after temperatures in parts of the region plunged to -20C overnight.


Road bridge to close for four nights, motorists warned

11 January 2025
Road bridge to close for four nights, motorists warned

Road bridge to close for four nights, motorists warned

11 January 2025

A bridge on a busy part of the North Coast 500 will be closed for several nights running later this month, Highland Council has warned.


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