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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.

Police appeal for help tracing missing Conon Bridge man

18 April 2024
Police appeal for help tracing missing Conon Bridge man

Police appeal for help tracing missing Conon Bridge man

18 April 2024

Police have appealed for help tracing a Ross-shire man who has been missing for a week.


Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

18 April 2024
Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

18 April 2024

Clarity is urgently needed over the ban on wood burning stoves, a Highland MSP has warned after being inundated with concerns from confused residents.


Popular Inver Inn goes up for sale for offers over £290,000

17 April 2024
Popular Inver Inn goes up for sale for offers over £290,000

Popular Inver Inn goes up for sale for offers over £290,000

17 April 2024

The bar and restaurant in Inver is very popular with food fans, with people travelling from miles around to enjoy meals there.


‘Last Ent of Affric’ ancient elm tree playing a role in saving its species

17 April 2024
‘Last Ent of Affric’ ancient elm tree playing a role in saving its species

‘Last Ent of Affric’ ancient elm tree playing a role in saving its species

17 April 2024

An ancient elm that has stood alone in the far reaches of Glen Affric for hundreds of years is now the guardian over a new generation of its species.


Travel award scheme continues to support talented Highland athletes

16 April 2024
Travel award scheme continues to support talented Highland athletes

Travel award scheme continues to support talented Highland athletes

16 April 2024

Talented athletes from across the Highlands are receiving support to help them realise their sporting dreams.


Tain Health Walks set for Hilton of Cadboll next

14 April 2024
Tain Health Walks set for Hilton of Cadboll next

Tain Health Walks set for Hilton of Cadboll next

14 April 2024

Tain's weekly health walks continue on Wednesday (April 17) with a trip to Hilton of Cadboll.


Daffodil Day fundraiser set to take place in Tain

13 April 2024
Daffodil Day fundraiser set to take place in Tain

Daffodil Day fundraiser set to take place in Tain

13 April 2024

Crafts, home baking, plant stalls and more will be on offer when a fundraising Daffodil Day in aid of Marie Curie is held in Tain this weekend.


Highland musical duo embrace improvisation and spontaneity for fifth new album

13 April 2024
Highland musical duo embrace improvisation and spontaneity for fifth new album

Highland musical duo embrace improvisation and spontaneity for fifth new album

13 April 2024

Acclaimed Highland musicians from Fort Augustus and Achiltibuie are set to break new ground with the release of their latest collaborative album.


CalMac ferry maintenance costs almost double to £36.5m in just six years

12 April 2024
CalMac ferry maintenance costs almost double to £36.5m in just six years

CalMac ferry maintenance costs almost double to £36.5m in just six years

12 April 2024

The news comes as the company posted an operational loss of £4.9m in its latest annual report.


Freeport tax relief milestone hailed by leading Westminster politician

08 April 2024
Freeport tax relief milestone hailed by leading Westminster politician

Freeport tax relief milestone hailed by leading Westminster politician

08 April 2024

A milestone day for the region’s freeport has been hailed by a leading politician who believes the Highlands are “already seeing the benefits”.


‘Teens on railway line’ spark worry and a danger warning from ScotRail

07 April 2024
‘Teens on railway line’ spark worry and a danger warning from ScotRail

‘Teens on railway line’ spark worry and a danger warning from ScotRail

07 April 2024

British Transport Police responded to an incident in Easter Ross on Saturday and ScotRail has warned of the dangers of trespassing on the railway.


Free business bootcamp to take place in Highlands

07 April 2024
Free business bootcamp to take place in Highlands

Free business bootcamp to take place in Highlands

07 April 2024

A free business bootcamp will take place in Inverness later this month - and the Federation of Small Businesses is urging people to attend.


UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

07 April 2024
UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

07 April 2024

A Met Office yellow warning for gale-force winds in parts of the Highlands has been extended until midnight. It was originally meant to expire at 3pm.


Major A9 roadworks on the Black Isle to resume following Easter pause

07 April 2024
Major A9 roadworks on the Black Isle to resume following Easter pause

Major A9 roadworks on the Black Isle to resume following Easter pause

07 April 2024

Major roadworks on the A9 which were paused over the Easter break are set to restart tonight, road engineers have warned.


Highland filmmaker showcase to make notable ‘first’ at Eden Court event

07 April 2024
Highland filmmaker showcase to make notable ‘first’ at Eden Court event

Highland filmmaker showcase to make notable ‘first’ at Eden Court event

07 April 2024

Filmmakers in the Highlands will get to showcase their works when Eden Court in Inverness hosts the first event through its Filmlands talent network.


Storm Kathleen ferry disruption could run into start of new week, warns CalMac

06 April 2024
Storm Kathleen ferry disruption could run into start of new week, warns CalMac

Storm Kathleen ferry disruption could run into start of new week, warns CalMac

06 April 2024

Ferry crossings in the Minch will be out of action until at least Monday after Storm Kathleen began battering the west coast.


Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

06 April 2024
Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

06 April 2024

The warning comes into force on Sunday amid forecasts of gales up to 60mph in many western areas of the region.


Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

06 April 2024
Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

06 April 2024

Cllr Alasdair Rhind, who represented the Tain and Easter Ross ward, will be buried following a funeral service on Friday.


Storm Kathleen sparks Highland coastal flood alerts and CalMac ferry cancellations

06 April 2024
Storm Kathleen sparks Highland coastal flood alerts and CalMac ferry cancellations

Storm Kathleen sparks Highland coastal flood alerts and CalMac ferry cancellations

06 April 2024

Most Ullapool-Stornoway ferry sailings were cancelled on Saturday and Sepa flood alerts have been issued as Storm Kathleen approaches.


‘Heartbreaking’: Tributes flood in following sudden death of popular Highland councillor

04 April 2024
‘Heartbreaking’: Tributes flood in following sudden death of popular Highland councillor

‘Heartbreaking’: Tributes flood in following sudden death of popular Highland councillor

04 April 2024

Tributes have been flooding in from shocked members of the community after the sudden death of a popular Highland councillor overnight.


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