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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.

Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle charity fundraiser

31 May 2024
Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle charity fundraiser

Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle charity fundraiser

31 May 2024

A major charity cycle challenge that smashed through the £100,000 barrier last year is open for entries once again.


PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland photos?

28 May 2024
PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland photos?

PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland photos?

28 May 2024

Are you in our latest mystery photos, or do you know anyone who is? Do you remember any of the events?


WATCH: Wildfire-ravaged nature reserve’s wildlife recovery ‘has begun’

26 May 2024
WATCH: Wildfire-ravaged nature reserve’s wildlife recovery ‘has begun’

WATCH: Wildfire-ravaged nature reserve’s wildlife recovery ‘has begun’

26 May 2024

A wildfire-ravaged landscape left behind after one of the biggest blazes in recent Highland history is “showing signs of recovery”.


Leading Highland social care provider scoops major Scottish award

25 May 2024
Leading Highland social care provider scoops major Scottish award

Leading Highland social care provider scoops major Scottish award

25 May 2024

A top national award has been won by the Highlands’ largest social care provider.


PICTURES: Whin Park playpark design finalists revealed - which do you prefer?

24 May 2024
PICTURES: Whin Park playpark design finalists revealed - which do you prefer?

PICTURES: Whin Park playpark design finalists revealed - which do you prefer?

24 May 2024

Ambitious designs for the major upgrade of the park have been whittled down to two finalists - and people are being urged to vote for their favourite.


Own a piece of history: Royal Hotel Cromarty hits the market

22 May 2024
Own a piece of history: Royal Hotel Cromarty hits the market

Own a piece of history: Royal Hotel Cromarty hits the market

22 May 2024

If you're looking to sell your business then ASG Commercial should be your very first port of call.


Second Met Office rain warning means alerts issued for whole of Highlands

22 May 2024
Second Met Office rain warning means alerts issued for whole of Highlands

Second Met Office rain warning means alerts issued for whole of Highlands

22 May 2024

Weather warnings for heavy rain have now been issued for all of the Highlands following a second yellow alert - this time for the north and west.


30-hour long yellow warning for heavy rain issued for parts of the Highlands

21 May 2024
30-hour long yellow warning for heavy rain issued for parts of the Highlands

30-hour long yellow warning for heavy rain issued for parts of the Highlands

21 May 2024

A 30-hour long weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of the Highlands.


Population timebomb fears after ‘extremely worrying’ school roll projections by Highland Council, say business leaders

20 May 2024
Population timebomb fears after ‘extremely worrying’ school roll projections by Highland Council, say business leaders

Population timebomb fears after ‘extremely worrying’ school roll projections by Highland Council, say business leaders

20 May 2024

“Extremely worrying” population changes in the Highlands risk an “irreversible” demographic timebomb, experts and leading business figures fear.


Highland Loganair flight cutbacks are ‘being noticed’ by business community

19 May 2024
Highland Loganair flight cutbacks are ‘being noticed’ by business community

Highland Loganair flight cutbacks are ‘being noticed’ by business community

19 May 2024

A cut in Loganair flights in the Highlands and islands is having an impact on the economy, a leading business figure has warned.


Church extension plans lodged with council

19 May 2024
Church extension plans lodged with council

Church extension plans lodged with council

19 May 2024

A kirk in Wester Ross could be extended under plans lodged with Highland Council.


High Street business lodges plans for shop front facelift

18 May 2024
High Street business lodges plans for shop front facelift

High Street business lodges plans for shop front facelift

18 May 2024

A prominent high street business in Dingwall looks set for a facelift under plans lodged with Highland Council.


Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

15 May 2024
Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

15 May 2024

Leading Highland ports are among those across Scotland to have joined forces to launch a new alliance to capitalise on offshore wind opportunities.


£2m sale of Invergordon’s Bouchardon Bust recommended by councillors

14 May 2024
£2m sale of Invergordon’s Bouchardon Bust recommended by councillors

£2m sale of Invergordon’s Bouchardon Bust recommended by councillors

14 May 2024

A multi-million pound artwork’s sale is a step nearer after councillors in Easter Ross agreed to the move.


Evanton Community Wood announces summer concert programme line-ups

14 May 2024
Evanton Community Wood announces summer concert programme line-ups

Evanton Community Wood announces summer concert programme line-ups

14 May 2024

A beauty spot will echo to the sounds of music again this summer after Evanton Community Wood announced its fourth summer concert programme.


Scottish Labour election hopeful throws hat in ring for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency

10 May 2024
Scottish Labour election hopeful throws hat in ring for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency

Scottish Labour election hopeful throws hat in ring for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency

10 May 2024

Labour have announced their General Election candidate for the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency.


Police launch appeal after thief steals motorcycles and mountain bike from home

10 May 2024
Police launch appeal after thief steals motorcycles and mountain bike from home

Police launch appeal after thief steals motorcycles and mountain bike from home

10 May 2024

Four dirt bike motorcycles and a mountain bike were stolen from a home in the Muir of Ord area early this morning.


Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

10 May 2024
Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

10 May 2024

Aurora hunters look set for a treat after intense solar activity increased the chances that the Northern Lights will be visible ANYWHERE in the UK.


PICTURES: A82 closed in Highland capital after police response to ‘disturbance’

09 May 2024
PICTURES: A82 closed in Highland capital after police response to ‘disturbance’

PICTURES: A82 closed in Highland capital after police response to ‘disturbance’

09 May 2024

The A82 was closed in the heart of the Highland capital after a major police response to a "disturbance" in a nearby street.


A9 Kessock Bridge ‘wrong way’ motorist sparks dangerous driving charge and dashcam footage plea

09 May 2024
A9 Kessock Bridge ‘wrong way’ motorist sparks dangerous driving charge and dashcam footage plea

A9 Kessock Bridge ‘wrong way’ motorist sparks dangerous driving charge and dashcam footage plea

09 May 2024

Dashcam footage is being sought by police investigating dangerous driving on the Kessock Bridge last night.


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