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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.

Senior NHS Highland board post filled

11 April 2025
Senior NHS Highland board post filled

Senior NHS Highland board post filled

11 April 2025

NHS Highland has named its new Director of Public Health.


Ferintosh Distillery plans shelved - for now

11 April 2025
Ferintosh Distillery plans shelved - for now

Ferintosh Distillery plans shelved - for now

11 April 2025

Controversial plans for a new distillery have been pulled temporarily by developers amid promises to revise them in the wake of vocal opposition.


‘Extreme’ wildfire warning extended amid active blaze in north

10 April 2025
‘Extreme’ wildfire warning extended amid active blaze in north

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning extended amid active blaze in north

10 April 2025

An “extreme” wildfire risk for Ross-shire has been extended into the weekend.


‘Disaster area’: Fury after reckless campers trash beauty spot and avoid a wildfire by ‘pure luck’

10 April 2025
‘Disaster area’: Fury after reckless campers trash beauty spot and avoid a wildfire by ‘pure luck’

‘Disaster area’: Fury after reckless campers trash beauty spot and avoid a wildfire by ‘pure luck’

10 April 2025

Glen Affric avoided a wildfire by “pure luck” after reckless campers hacked down trees, lit a campfire & left the beauty spot like a “disaster area”.


Easter Ross distillery workers strike in row over pay

10 April 2025
Easter Ross distillery workers strike in row over pay

Easter Ross distillery workers strike in row over pay

10 April 2025

Whisky workers at an Easter Ross distillery were on the picket lines today [Thursday] after pay talks broke down.


‘We’re heartbroken’: Spaniel pup Talisker will lose her leg unless £4000 can be raised

09 April 2025
‘We’re heartbroken’: Spaniel pup Talisker will lose her leg unless £4000 can be raised

‘We’re heartbroken’: Spaniel pup Talisker will lose her leg unless £4000 can be raised

09 April 2025

Springer spaniel puppy Talisker (1) will have to lose a leg unless £4000 can be raised following a nasty fall in the mountains.


Ikea lodges application following success of Inverness collection site

08 April 2025
Ikea lodges application following success of Inverness collection site

Ikea lodges application following success of Inverness collection site

08 April 2025

Ikea fans in the Highlands could soon find it even easier to pick up their favourite Scandi-style furniture - after a planning application was lodged.


6 fire crews still tackling fire near Stac Pollaidh

07 April 2025
6 fire crews still tackling fire near Stac Pollaidh

6 fire crews still tackling fire near Stac Pollaidh

07 April 2025

Six fire engines remained on the scene of a wildfire near one of the Highlands' most famous mountains on Monday evening.


Bus ticket price rises on the way?

07 April 2025
Bus ticket price rises on the way?

Bus ticket price rises on the way?

07 April 2025

Stagecoach North confirms its ticket prices will change at the end of April, but does not provide details as to new costs or if any will be lower.


New quay at Nigg given the green light

04 April 2025
New quay at Nigg given the green light

New quay at Nigg given the green light

04 April 2025

Plans for a new quay at Nigg have been approved despite long-standing concerns over noise and the potential impact on wildlife.


Covid-19 vaccine plea issued to Highland residents

03 April 2025
Covid-19 vaccine plea issued to Highland residents

Covid-19 vaccine plea issued to Highland residents

03 April 2025

Every Highland resident offered a Covid-19 vaccine this spring is being urged to come forward, get jagged and stay protected.


Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

03 April 2025
Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

Highland workforce summit looks to unlock billions of pounds in growth

03 April 2025

A multi-billion pound investment in the Highlands and Islands will be discussed by key players in the region’s economy at a summit tomorrow (Friday).


Burst main cuts water supply

03 April 2025
Burst main cuts water supply

Burst main cuts water supply

03 April 2025

Repairs are under way after a burst main caused a water outage in the Garve area.


Ross-shire ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

02 April 2025
Ross-shire ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

Ross-shire ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

02 April 2025

'Extreme' and 'very high' wildfire warnings have been issued for the Highlands and Moray.


Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

01 April 2025
Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

01 April 2025

The 11.12pm Friday and Saturday trains from Inverness, popular with Ross-shire residents on nights out in the city, will resume from May 23.


‘Confident and polite children’ and attainment improvements praised by school inspectors

26 March 2025
‘Confident and polite children’ and attainment improvements praised by school inspectors

‘Confident and polite children’ and attainment improvements praised by school inspectors

26 March 2025

Inspectors have praised improvements in pupil attainment at a Wester Ross school and nursery.


Highland MP to drive ambulance aid into war-torn Ukraine

26 March 2025
Highland MP to drive ambulance aid into war-torn Ukraine

Highland MP to drive ambulance aid into war-torn Ukraine

26 March 2025

Life-saving aid for Ukraine will be delivered in person by a Highland MP next month.


MFR’s Inverness base to close

24 March 2025
MFR’s Inverness base to close

MFR’s Inverness base to close

24 March 2025

The news comes just months after owner Bauer Media axed the final show still broadcast from the site - Jodie at Breakfast.


Metal detectorists ‘dig up’ £1000 for child cancer cause at fundraiser

24 March 2025
Metal detectorists ‘dig up’ £1000 for child cancer cause at fundraiser

Metal detectorists ‘dig up’ £1000 for child cancer cause at fundraiser

24 March 2025

Kind-hearted metal detectorists have handed over more than £1000 to help children battling cancer.


‘See you in court!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

14 March 2025
‘See you in court!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

‘See you in court!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

14 March 2025

A fight against plans for a controversial housing estate could be decided in court after campaigners vowed to take legal action.


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