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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.

Weekend construction bid on major multi-million pound factory

19 July 2025
Weekend construction bid on major multi-million pound factory

Weekend construction bid on major multi-million pound factory

19 July 2025

Construction work on a major factory next to the Port of Nigg could take place well into weekends - in a bid by the owner to meet its target date.


Man charged in connection with Bonar Bridge ‘stabbing’

18 July 2025
Man charged in connection with Bonar Bridge ‘stabbing’

Man charged in connection with Bonar Bridge ‘stabbing’

18 July 2025

A man arrested in connection with a suspected stabbing in Bonar Bridge has now been charged, police have confirmed.


Thousands without power in Highland communities following overhead fault

18 July 2025
Thousands without power in Highland communities following overhead fault

Thousands without power in Highland communities following overhead fault

18 July 2025

The power cut, which is centred on The Aird, is affecting almost 900 homes and businesses - meaning potentially thousands of residents.


Farmer (83) crushed to death by protective cow while he was feeding calf

18 July 2025
Farmer (83) crushed to death by protective cow while he was feeding calf

Farmer (83) crushed to death by protective cow while he was feeding calf

18 July 2025

Fraser Johnstone died after being trampled and crushed by a cow at his farm while he was feeding its calf, a fatal accident inquiry has heard.


‘Maddening’ lack of progress over ‘Tain cone saga’ slammed

18 July 2025
‘Maddening’ lack of progress over ‘Tain cone saga’ slammed

‘Maddening’ lack of progress over ‘Tain cone saga’ slammed

18 July 2025

Furious residents and councillors have hit out at a “maddening” lack of progress in fixing a notorious sink-hole that has plagued the heart of Tain.


‘Full circle moment’ as Black Isle designer creates official Commonwealth Games tartan

17 July 2025
‘Full circle moment’ as Black Isle designer creates official Commonwealth Games tartan

‘Full circle moment’ as Black Isle designer creates official Commonwealth Games tartan

17 July 2025

Award-winning Black Isle designer Siobhan Mackenzie has designed the official tartan for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games


Housing plans get go ahead in Black Isle village

16 July 2025
Housing plans get go ahead in Black Isle village

Housing plans get go ahead in Black Isle village

16 July 2025

Eight new homes could be built on land in Fortrose in the near future after plans to create house plots on the site got the green light.


£500k care home expansion given green light

16 July 2025
£500k care home expansion given green light

£500k care home expansion given green light

16 July 2025

A £500,000 expansion of a Black Isle care home has been given the go ahead.


Gym plan lodged for prominent empty town centre site

16 July 2025
Gym plan lodged for prominent empty town centre site

Gym plan lodged for prominent empty town centre site

16 July 2025

A long-vacant prominent town centre site in Alness could become a gym after a Highland business lodged plans to convert the empty building.


Five fire engines deployed after ‘overturned vehicle’ closes A9

16 July 2025
Five fire engines deployed after ‘overturned vehicle’ closes A9

Five fire engines deployed after ‘overturned vehicle’ closes A9

16 July 2025

Emergency services have scrambled to the scene after an overturned vehicle closed the A9 in both directions between Slochd and Carrbridge.


Level crossing to close to road traffic for five days

14 July 2025
Level crossing to close to road traffic for five days

Level crossing to close to road traffic for five days

14 July 2025

Motorists in Dingwall are being warned of disruption when a railway level crossing closes for maintenance next week.


Merger to create £100m turnover farming giant is approved

14 July 2025
Merger to create £100m turnover farming giant is approved

Merger to create £100m turnover farming giant is approved

14 July 2025

Black Isle-based Highland Business Services (HBS) will merge with Laurencekirk’s Ringlink (Scotland) after the co-operative’s members voted in favour.


Rescuers save yacht and crew after engine failure left it drifting near islands

14 July 2025
Rescuers save yacht and crew after engine failure left it drifting near islands

Rescuers save yacht and crew after engine failure left it drifting near islands

14 July 2025

A yacht’s crew have been rescued after it suffered engine failure and was drifting in the dark near islands off Wester Ross.


Hiker airlifted from mountain and on to hospital ‘with heat stroke’

14 July 2025
Hiker airlifted from mountain and on to hospital ‘with heat stroke’

Hiker airlifted from mountain and on to hospital ‘with heat stroke’

14 July 2025

The hiker was rescued while on South Shiel ridge. The rescue was one of two separate heat-related shouts for mountain rescuers at the weekend.


12 new homes planned for brownfield site in town

14 July 2025
12 new homes planned for brownfield site in town

12 new homes planned for brownfield site in town

14 July 2025

A dozen new homes are being proposed as part of the third phase of construction on a new housing estate in Easter Ross.


‘Astonishing’ 450% jump in A9 speeding ‘is appalling’

12 July 2025
‘Astonishing’ 450% jump in A9 speeding ‘is appalling’

‘Astonishing’ 450% jump in A9 speeding ‘is appalling’

12 July 2025

Sky-rocketing speeding figures on the A9 have sparked calls for action from “shocked” and “astonished” local figures.


Housing crisis forces business to seek plans for 42 ‘temporary accommodation units’

12 July 2025
Housing crisis forces business to seek plans for 42 ‘temporary accommodation units’

Housing crisis forces business to seek plans for 42 ‘temporary accommodation units’

12 July 2025

Bakkafrost Scotland says the units are needed for new staff at its Applecross Hatchery, near Kishorn Port, because permanent homes can’t be found.


Ullapool’s Highland Liquor Co into final for Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards

12 July 2025
Ullapool’s Highland Liquor Co into final for Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards

Ullapool’s Highland Liquor Co into final for Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards

12 July 2025

Its Seven Crofts Gin is a finalist for ‘Distilling Product of the Year - White Spirits’.


Deliberate fire at house sparks police appeal

10 July 2025
Deliberate fire at house sparks police appeal

Deliberate fire at house sparks police appeal

10 July 2025

Police are seeking witnesses and doorbell camera footage after a fire was deliberately started at the door and window of a house in Tain.


Humpback whales delight onlookers at Chanonry Point

10 July 2025
Humpback whales delight onlookers at Chanonry Point

Humpback whales delight onlookers at Chanonry Point

10 July 2025

The ocean-going giants were spotted by lucky onlookers at Chanonry Point on Wednesday evening.


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