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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.

Highland musical talent join world-class Cambridge Folk Festival line-up

28 April 2024
Highland musical talent join world-class Cambridge Folk Festival line-up

Highland musical talent join world-class Cambridge Folk Festival line-up

28 April 2024

Highland musicians are set to join the world-class line-up at the Cambridge Folk Festival this summer.


Jacobite Battle of Littleferry to be explored at talk in Tain

28 April 2024
Jacobite Battle of Littleferry to be explored at talk in Tain

Jacobite Battle of Littleferry to be explored at talk in Tain

28 April 2024

One of the final battles of the 1745 Jacobite rebellion will be explored in a talk in Tain next week.


Men’s Shed plans for permanent social hub lodged with Highland Council

27 April 2024
Men’s Shed plans for permanent social hub lodged with Highland Council

Men’s Shed plans for permanent social hub lodged with Highland Council

27 April 2024

A Men’s Shed in Wester Ross is close to securing a permanent social recreation facility after plans were lodged for a prefab cabin.


Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

26 April 2024
Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

26 April 2024

Former care home staff accommodation in Wester Ross looks set to be turned into accessible housing under plans lodged with Highland Council.


‘Progress’ being made at Easter Ross school following calls for improvements, say inspectors

26 April 2024
‘Progress’ being made at Easter Ross school following calls for improvements, say inspectors

‘Progress’ being made at Easter Ross school following calls for improvements, say inspectors

26 April 2024

"Important progress" has been made at an Easter Ross school since education inspectors flagged up areas for improvement earlier this year.


UPDATE: Repairs complete following major water outage on Black Isle

25 April 2024
UPDATE: Repairs complete following major water outage on Black Isle

UPDATE: Repairs complete following major water outage on Black Isle

25 April 2024

Water supplies in several Black Isle communities were returning to normal on Thursday morning after a large interruption to supplies on Wednesday.


Hundreds of homes without power in and near Alness following electrical fault

25 April 2024
Hundreds of homes without power in and near Alness following electrical fault

Hundreds of homes without power in and near Alness following electrical fault

25 April 2024

Hundreds of people living in and near Alness were without electricity this morning following a power cut.


‘Bottles piled up’: overflowing Highland bottle banks due to collection vehicle issues

24 April 2024
‘Bottles piled up’: overflowing Highland bottle banks due to collection vehicle issues

‘Bottles piled up’: overflowing Highland bottle banks due to collection vehicle issues

24 April 2024

Overflowing bottle banks in parts of the Highlands were due to “intermittent” vehicle issues with the collection fleet “over the past few weeks”.


Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

22 April 2024
Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

22 April 2024

Vital infrastructure improvements that could transform the reliability of trains in the northern Highlands appear to be in limbo.


ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

21 April 2024
ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

21 April 2024

Hopes cycling and luggage capacity could be dramatically increased on railway services in the north Highlands seem to have been dashed by rail chiefs.


30th anniversary milestone for recycling social enterprise ILM Highland

19 April 2024
30th anniversary milestone for recycling social enterprise ILM Highland

30th anniversary milestone for recycling social enterprise ILM Highland

19 April 2024

A trailblazing electrical appliance recycling charity in Easter Ross is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary this weekend.


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.


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