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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.

PICTURES: Classic locos delight fans on visit to Inverness

10 February 2025
PICTURES: Classic locos delight fans on visit to Inverness

PICTURES: Classic locos delight fans on visit to Inverness

10 February 2025

Fans of classic trains turned out to welcome ‘old friends’ when a loco type once common on Highland lines returned to the region on a special tour.


Motorcycle MOT test business plan for industrial estate site

10 February 2025
Motorcycle MOT test business plan for industrial estate site

Motorcycle MOT test business plan for industrial estate site

10 February 2025

A motorcycle MOT garage could be set to open on an Easter Ross industrial estate after plans were lodged with Highland Council.


A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

09 February 2025
A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

09 February 2025

A “road traffic incident” has closed the Dornoch Bridge in both directions, Traffic Scotland was warning on Sunday night.


Silver coin hoard find delights Black Isle metal detectorists

09 February 2025
Silver coin hoard find delights Black Isle metal detectorists

Silver coin hoard find delights Black Isle metal detectorists

09 February 2025

Stunned metal detectorists are overjoyed after they unearthed a “dream” find - their first ever coin hoard - during a charity event on the Black Isle.


Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

09 February 2025
Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

09 February 2025

The meeting will decide whether to cut council house rent rises from 8% to 6% at the expense of measures to save tenants money on heating bills.


Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

09 February 2025
Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

09 February 2025

Delighted organisers of a charity fashion show have hailed the “inspirational models” after the latest Catwalk for a Cause raised £78,000 & counting!


FROM THE ARCHIVE: A brief glimpse into the Parish of Cromarty

09 February 2025
FROM THE ARCHIVE: A brief glimpse into the Parish of Cromarty

FROM THE ARCHIVE: A brief glimpse into the Parish of Cromarty

09 February 2025

The Highland Archive Centre includes a host of historical documents detailing the story of the Parish of Cromarty. Here it takes a look at the parish…


Teacher struck off for changing pupils’ exam answers and lying about it

08 February 2025
Teacher struck off for changing pupils’ exam answers and lying about it

Teacher struck off for changing pupils’ exam answers and lying about it

08 February 2025

The Highland teacher gave answers to upcoming exams to pupils and even modified their answers before lying about it when caught.


Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

08 February 2025
Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

08 February 2025

A moving tribute has been paid by a prestigious industry competition to a “one in a million” journalist who passed away late last year.


6 prestigious industry wins for Highland News & Media at awards ceremony

08 February 2025
6 prestigious industry wins for Highland News & Media at awards ceremony

6 prestigious industry wins for Highland News & Media at awards ceremony

08 February 2025

The Ross-shire Journal’s parent company is celebrating after its titles recorded six wins in the annual Highlands and Islands Media Awards.


Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

08 February 2025
Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

08 February 2025

Tourism levy plans are “genuinely scaring small businesses”, a Highland MSP has warned.


One taken to hospital after A9 crash

08 February 2025
One taken to hospital after A9 crash

One taken to hospital after A9 crash

08 February 2025

One person was taken to hospital following a three-vehicle crash on the A9 near the Dornoch Bridge yesterday.


Second day of Far North Line rail disruption due to staff illness

08 February 2025
Second day of Far North Line rail disruption due to staff illness

Second day of Far North Line rail disruption due to staff illness

08 February 2025

Staff illness has sparked train cancellations on the Far North Line for the second day in a row.


A9 crash motorist reported for ‘road traffic offences’

07 February 2025
A9 crash motorist reported for ‘road traffic offences’

A9 crash motorist reported for ‘road traffic offences’

07 February 2025

A motorist has been reported for "road traffic offences" after a three-vehicle crash on the A9 on Thursday.


A9 closed after crane, van and car collide in 3-vehicle crash, says fire service

06 February 2025
A9 closed after crane, van and car collide in 3-vehicle crash, says fire service

A9 closed after crane, van and car collide in 3-vehicle crash, says fire service

06 February 2025

A three vehicle crash involving a car, van and crane closed the A9 in Easter Ross this afternoon.


Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

06 February 2025
Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

06 February 2025

A couple who have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for The Archie Foundation have been appointed as patrons of the charity.


2 in hospital following ‘serious assault’

06 February 2025
2 in hospital following ‘serious assault’

2 in hospital following ‘serious assault’

06 February 2025

Two men have been hospitalised following a “disturbance” in Invergordon that has left the High Street cordoned off by police.


Knife and Class A & B drugs recovered during police stop-and-search operations

04 February 2025
Knife and Class A & B drugs recovered during police stop-and-search operations

Knife and Class A & B drugs recovered during police stop-and-search operations

04 February 2025

Teens as young as 16 were caught with drugs, and a knife was also recovered by police during 115 stops and searches in Ross & Cromarty.


Cromarty Firth oyster bed restoration efforts reach milestone

03 February 2025
Cromarty Firth oyster bed restoration efforts reach milestone

Cromarty Firth oyster bed restoration efforts reach milestone

03 February 2025

Restoration efforts aimed at bringing once thriving oyster beds back to life in the Cromarty Firth look set to take a step forward.


Missing woman traced ‘safe and well’

03 February 2025
Missing woman traced ‘safe and well’

Missing woman traced ‘safe and well’

03 February 2025

A woman reported missing from the Inverness area over the weekend has been traced “safe and well”, police have confirmed.


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