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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 teenager missing from Newtonmore

11 July 2024
Police appeal for help tracing teenager missing from Newtonmore

Police appeal for help tracing teenager missing from Newtonmore

11 July 2024

Police appealing for anyone who has seen teen who went missing on Tuesday to get in touch


Piri-piri chicken takeaway plans for Inverness city centre move step closer

11 July 2024
Piri-piri chicken takeaway plans for Inverness city centre move step closer

Piri-piri chicken takeaway plans for Inverness city centre move step closer

11 July 2024

Proposals for a new piri-piri chicken restaurant in the heart of Inverness are a step nearer reality after the latest planning application was lodged.


MSP with strong Highland links reported to be considering Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

10 July 2024
MSP with strong Highland links reported to be considering Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

MSP with strong Highland links reported to be considering Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

10 July 2024

A Conservative with strong Highland connections is reportedly considering a bid for the party's soon to be vacant Scottish leadership post.


Jump in number of children and adults accessing psychiatric support in Highlands

08 July 2024
Jump in number of children and adults accessing psychiatric support in Highlands

Jump in number of children and adults accessing psychiatric support in Highlands

08 July 2024

The number has risen sharply in five years and mental health advocates think this is driven by better support and efforts to destigmatise.


WATCH: Rag'n'Bone Man's surprise Inverness bar performance

08 July 2024
WATCH: Rag'n'Bone Man's surprise Inverness bar performance

WATCH: Rag'n'Bone Man's surprise Inverness bar performance

08 July 2024

Revellers in an Inverness pub were treated to a surprise performance by chart-topper Rag’n’Bone Man when he popped into their bar.


UPDATE: ‘Disruption until end of the day’ on Highland Mainline after train breakdown

06 July 2024
UPDATE: ‘Disruption until end of the day’ on Highland Mainline after train breakdown

UPDATE: ‘Disruption until end of the day’ on Highland Mainline after train breakdown

06 July 2024

Rail passengers using the Highland Mainline face disruption until the end of the day, train bosses are now warning.


SNP’s Drew Hendry concedes defeat in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency election

06 July 2024
SNP’s Drew Hendry concedes defeat in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency election

SNP’s Drew Hendry concedes defeat in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency election

06 July 2024

The SNP’s Drew Hendry has conceded defeat in his bid to be re-elected as an MP.


Broken freight train blocks Highland Mainline - disruption expected until this afternoon

06 July 2024
Broken freight train blocks Highland Mainline - disruption expected until this afternoon

Broken freight train blocks Highland Mainline - disruption expected until this afternoon

06 July 2024

Rail passengers were facing further disruption on the Highland Mainline on Saturday morning after a broken down train blocked the track overnight.


Heavy and persistent rain forecast sparks yellow Met Office weather warning

05 July 2024
Heavy and persistent rain forecast sparks yellow Met Office weather warning

Heavy and persistent rain forecast sparks yellow Met Office weather warning

05 July 2024

A yellow weather warning for heavy and persistent rain has been issued for parts of the Highlands.


Concerns over spending more millions to save capercaillie in Cairngorms National Park

04 July 2024
Concerns over spending more millions to save capercaillie in Cairngorms National Park

Concerns over spending more millions to save capercaillie in Cairngorms National Park

04 July 2024

Emergency plan agreed by park authority but claim just importing caper would be cheaper and more effective


Voluntary £40 campervan and motorhome pass sparks heated reaction

02 July 2024
Voluntary £40 campervan and motorhome pass sparks heated reaction

Voluntary £40 campervan and motorhome pass sparks heated reaction

02 July 2024

A new voluntary £40 pass for campervanners & motorhome owners visiting the Highlands has sparked heated reaction from residents and travellers alike.


Caledonian Sleeper food helping dozens of hungry families

01 July 2024
Caledonian Sleeper food helping dozens of hungry families

Caledonian Sleeper food helping dozens of hungry families

01 July 2024

The initiative is already helping hungry families in London - and operator is eager to set up similar initiatives at the northern ends of its route.


New £40 voluntary campervan pass launched in the Highlands to boost infrastructure

01 July 2024
New £40 voluntary campervan pass launched in the Highlands to boost infrastructure

New £40 voluntary campervan pass launched in the Highlands to boost infrastructure

01 July 2024

A new voluntary scheme has launched aimed at encouraging campervanners visiting the region to contribute towards the cost of tourist infrastructure.


Belladrum and Tomatin Distillery join forces for special whisky to mark music event’s 20th anniversary

29 June 2024
Belladrum and Tomatin Distillery join forces for special whisky to mark music event’s 20th anniversary

Belladrum and Tomatin Distillery join forces for special whisky to mark music event’s 20th anniversary

29 June 2024

The water of life and the Highlands’ tartan heart have combined to form a special whisky in honour of Belladrum’s 20th anniversary.


Giant heart sculptures to follow successful Heilan’ Coo artworks in aid of Highland Hospice

28 June 2024
Giant heart sculptures to follow successful Heilan’ Coo artworks in aid of Highland Hospice

Giant heart sculptures to follow successful Heilan’ Coo artworks in aid of Highland Hospice

28 June 2024

A Highland charity is looking to spread the love after announcing plans for an art trail featuring dozens of giant heart-shaped sculptures.


Free pilot to trial reusable packaging in Highlands - and local businesses urged to sign up

27 June 2024
Free pilot to trial reusable packaging in Highlands - and local businesses urged to sign up

Free pilot to trial reusable packaging in Highlands - and local businesses urged to sign up

27 June 2024

A new free Highland pilot scheme aims to cut plastic waste through the use of returnable packaging - and businesses are being urged to sign up.


Motorcyclist killed in A9 crash is named by police

26 June 2024
Motorcyclist killed in A9 crash is named by police

Motorcyclist killed in A9 crash is named by police

26 June 2024

A motorcyclist killed in a three-vehicle crash on the A9 at the weekend has been named by police.


Furious Highland passengers slam luggage chaos on British Airways flights between Heathrow and Inverness

26 June 2024
Furious Highland passengers slam luggage chaos on British Airways flights between Heathrow and Inverness

Furious Highland passengers slam luggage chaos on British Airways flights between Heathrow and Inverness

26 June 2024

Furious Highland airline passengers have slammed airport baggage chaos that left people stranded without their luggage after jetting into Inverness.


First Minister John Swinney uses Inverness visit to reaffirm commitment to A9 dualling

17 June 2024
First Minister John Swinney uses Inverness visit to reaffirm commitment to A9 dualling

First Minister John Swinney uses Inverness visit to reaffirm commitment to A9 dualling

17 June 2024

First Minister John Swinney has used a visit to Inverness to reconfirm his government’s “commitment to deliver the dualling of the A9”.


First Minister accuses Scottish Tory leader of ‘taking Highlanders for granted’ during Inverness visit

16 June 2024
First Minister accuses Scottish Tory leader of ‘taking Highlanders for granted’ during Inverness visit

First Minister accuses Scottish Tory leader of ‘taking Highlanders for granted’ during Inverness visit

16 June 2024

John Swinney hit out at Douglas Ross during a visit to Inverness on Sunday afternoon.


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