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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.

Superfast train wi-fi possibilities to lead discussions at rail conference in Inverness

13 June 2024
Superfast train wi-fi possibilities to lead discussions at rail conference in Inverness

Superfast train wi-fi possibilities to lead discussions at rail conference in Inverness

13 June 2024

Superfast internet access for travellers on Highland trains will be among the items discussed at a special event in Inverness later this month.


Last chance for tickets to Woodzstock Festival on Black Isle

12 June 2024
Last chance for tickets to Woodzstock Festival on Black Isle

Last chance for tickets to Woodzstock Festival on Black Isle

12 June 2024

Music fans don't have long to wait before the return of the popular annual Woodzstock festival this weekend - but there's still time to grab tickets.


Wool Fest raises £1k windfall for Highland Hospice

12 June 2024
Wool Fest raises £1k windfall for Highland Hospice

Wool Fest raises £1k windfall for Highland Hospice

12 June 2024

Wool fans have helped provide a £1000 windfall for the Highland Hospice following the success of a Ross-shire event this spring.


Airline security restrictions reintroduced at Highland airports

11 June 2024
Airline security restrictions reintroduced at Highland airports

Airline security restrictions reintroduced at Highland airports

11 June 2024

Airline passengers have been warned that restrictions on liquids in hand luggage have been reintroduced at Highland airports.


Man treated at scene following crash near Strathpeffer

10 June 2024
Man treated at scene following crash near Strathpeffer

Man treated at scene following crash near Strathpeffer

10 June 2024

Emergency services were called after a one-vehicle crash on a minor road near Strathpeffer on Monday morning.


RNLI Kyle station to host afternoon tea

10 June 2024
RNLI Kyle station to host afternoon tea

RNLI Kyle station to host afternoon tea

10 June 2024

An afternoon tea to remember past crew will be held at the Kyle of Lochalsh lifeboat station later this month.


Should this £2.5m bust go on public display in Ross-shire?

09 June 2024
Should this £2.5m bust go on public display in Ross-shire?

Should this £2.5m bust go on public display in Ross-shire?

09 June 2024

There has been some disquiet over the consultation amid suggestions selling it off has always been the council’s preferred option.


Who is standing for election in your constituency? Final list of hopefuls announced

07 June 2024
Who is standing for election in your constituency? Final list of hopefuls announced

Who is standing for election in your constituency? Final list of hopefuls announced

07 June 2024

Fourteen candidates will contest the two Westminster seats in the Highland Council area in the upcoming General Election.


£28,000 in pavement parking fines issued to more than 400 Highland motorists

07 June 2024
£28,000 in pavement parking fines issued to more than 400 Highland motorists

£28,000 in pavement parking fines issued to more than 400 Highland motorists

07 June 2024

Hundreds of Highland motorists have been fined for parking on pavements in the months since new laws came into force.


Police ‘disappointed’ at lorry and farm vehicles flouting rules after Highland crackdown

06 June 2024
Police ‘disappointed’ at lorry and farm vehicles flouting rules after Highland crackdown

Police ‘disappointed’ at lorry and farm vehicles flouting rules after Highland crackdown

06 June 2024

"Disappointed" police have hit out at a minority of commercial and agricultural vehicle motorists who flout drivers' hours rules and loading limits.


Apology issued to angry parents after IT misery hits High Life Highland School’s Out bookings website

05 June 2024
Apology issued to angry parents after IT misery hits High Life Highland School’s Out bookings website

Apology issued to angry parents after IT misery hits High Life Highland School’s Out bookings website

05 June 2024

A "massive apology" has been issued by High Life Highland after "unprecedented demand" caused technical issues on its School's Out bookings website.


Thousands without electricity after major power outages hit Wester Ross and Skye

04 June 2024
Thousands without electricity after major power outages hit Wester Ross and Skye

Thousands without electricity after major power outages hit Wester Ross and Skye

04 June 2024

Thousands of homes and businesses were without electricity in Wester Ross and Skye on Tuesday afternoon after two huge power outages hit the region.


Sign up to Rural Watch Scotland to help in fight against crime, police urge Highlanders

04 June 2024
Sign up to Rural Watch Scotland to help in fight against crime, police urge Highlanders

Sign up to Rural Watch Scotland to help in fight against crime, police urge Highlanders

04 June 2024

Police have urged residents in the north to sign up to a rural version of Neighbourhood Watch - to fight crime and stay alerted to emergency messages.


PICTURES: Colourful scenes as Race for Life runners bring the joy

03 June 2024
PICTURES: Colourful scenes as Race for Life runners bring the joy

PICTURES: Colourful scenes as Race for Life runners bring the joy

03 June 2024

Smiling faces and colourful scenes lit up streets of Inverness when hundreds of people took part in Race for Life in the city at the weekend.


UPDATE: A9 reopens after earlier crash

03 June 2024
UPDATE: A9 reopens after earlier crash

UPDATE: A9 reopens after earlier crash

03 June 2024

A busy Highland trunk road has reopened to traffic following an earlier two-vehicle crash, Traffic Scotland has confirmed.


UPDATE: Missing Inverness pensioner found, say police

03 June 2024
UPDATE: Missing Inverness pensioner found, say police

UPDATE: Missing Inverness pensioner found, say police

03 June 2024

A pensioner reported missing in Inverness on Monday afternoon has been found, police have confirmed.


Family ‘very concerned’ after Inverness man goes missing

03 June 2024
Family ‘very concerned’ after Inverness man goes missing

Family ‘very concerned’ after Inverness man goes missing

03 June 2024

Police have urged the public to check dashcam footage and keep an eye out for a missing Inverness man.


Three-vehicle crash leaves motorcyclist in hospital

02 June 2024
Three-vehicle crash leaves motorcyclist in hospital

Three-vehicle crash leaves motorcyclist in hospital

02 June 2024

A man was taken to hospital after a three-vehicle crash on the Black Isle.


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

02 June 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?

02 June 2024

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


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.


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