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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.

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.


‘Emergency services’ called after passenger takes ill on Highland Mainline train, says ScotRail

11 April 2024
‘Emergency services’ called after passenger takes ill on Highland Mainline train, says ScotRail

‘Emergency services’ called after passenger takes ill on Highland Mainline train, says ScotRail

11 April 2024

A passenger took ill on a train at Kingussie - their condition was not known.


ScotRail ‘crew shortage’ cancellations on Highland lines spark concerns from business leaders

09 April 2024
ScotRail ‘crew shortage’ cancellations on Highland lines spark concerns from business leaders

ScotRail ‘crew shortage’ cancellations on Highland lines spark concerns from business leaders

09 April 2024

A spate of cancellations due to lack of crew during the Easter break is ‘a blow to Highland businesses’ at the start of the tourist season.


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.


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.


Shock death of Highland councillor a ‘huge loss to us all’

04 April 2024
Shock death of Highland councillor a ‘huge loss to us all’

Shock death of Highland councillor a ‘huge loss to us all’

04 April 2024

The shock death of Highland councillor Alasdair Rhind has left friends and colleagues stunned, with MP Jamie Stone among those paying tribute.


Heavy snow warning issued for A9 and Cairngorms

04 April 2024
Heavy snow warning issued for A9 and Cairngorms

Heavy snow warning issued for A9 and Cairngorms

04 April 2024

Heavy snow could cause disruption in the Highlands overnight tonight, the Met Office has warned - with the alert extending as far north as Daviot.


Girl (10) ‘critical’ in hospital after 3-vehicle crash on A9

25 March 2024
Girl (10) ‘critical’ in hospital after 3-vehicle crash on A9

Girl (10) ‘critical’ in hospital after 3-vehicle crash on A9

25 March 2024

Police have appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious 3-vehicle crash on the A9 left a girl in "critical" condition in hospital.


'Serious' crash closes A9 both ways near Newtonmore

20 March 2024
'Serious' crash closes A9 both ways near Newtonmore

'Serious' crash closes A9 both ways near Newtonmore

20 March 2024

Motorists have been urged to take care after a "serious" crash closed the A9 both ways near Newtonmore.


Crash closes A9 both ways at Aviemore

05 March 2024
Crash closes A9 both ways at Aviemore

Crash closes A9 both ways at Aviemore

05 March 2024

Three fire engines were sent to the scene of the crash shortly before 2pm.


Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

04 March 2024
Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

04 March 2024

NHS Highland has advised people to beware after learning that fraudsters have been targetting patients who use the region's Telecare service.


16 motorists snared by unmarked police patrols in mobile phone crackdown

04 March 2024
16 motorists snared by unmarked police patrols in mobile phone crackdown

16 motorists snared by unmarked police patrols in mobile phone crackdown

04 March 2024

Unmarked police patrol vehicles caught the offenders in the first week of an ongoing crackdown on mobile use while driving.


Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

29 February 2024
Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

29 February 2024

Staff at the University of the Highlands and Islands hit the picket line this morning amid ongoing strike action over pay and job losses.


Whoops! Carrbridge mistaken for Cambridge in railway bridge sign gaffe

27 February 2024
Whoops! Carrbridge mistaken for Cambridge in railway bridge sign gaffe

Whoops! Carrbridge mistaken for Cambridge in railway bridge sign gaffe

27 February 2024

Railway engineers have egg on their faces after a sign on a rail bridge on the Highland Mainline mistakenly mentioned Cambridge instead of Carrbridge.


Railway death of man in 60s 'not suspicious', police confirm

26 February 2024
Railway death of man in 60s 'not suspicious', police confirm

Railway death of man in 60s 'not suspicious', police confirm

26 February 2024

Death of man in Inverness last week not being treated as suspicious, British Transport Police have said


Railway line death in Inverness was man in his 60s, say police

23 February 2024
Railway line death in Inverness was man in his 60s, say police

Railway line death in Inverness was man in his 60s, say police

23 February 2024

British Transport Police has revealed the person's sex and age but he has not yet been named by the force. Investigations are continuing.


Emergency services respond to 'well alight' vehicle fire on A9 near Aviemore

21 February 2024
Emergency services respond to 'well alight' vehicle fire on A9 near Aviemore

Emergency services respond to 'well alight' vehicle fire on A9 near Aviemore

21 February 2024

The A9 near Aviemore was reduced to one lane after a vehicle fire sparked the closure of the northbound lane on Wednesday afternoon.


1 person dead after incident on railway line in Inverness

21 February 2024
1 person dead after incident on railway line in Inverness

1 person dead after incident on railway line in Inverness

21 February 2024

British Transport Police have confirmed that one person was pronounced dead at the scene following an incident on the Far North Line.


Highland rail network faces 'increasing cancellations' due to cuts to Network Rail budget, argues union

17 February 2024
Highland rail network faces 'increasing cancellations' due to cuts to Network Rail budget, argues union

Highland rail network faces 'increasing cancellations' due to cuts to Network Rail budget, argues union

17 February 2024

Cuts to Network Rail increase the likelihood of railway line failures and cancellations, Highland RMT members have warned after more disruption.


'We need more council allotments in the Highlands,' Greens argue amid fears region left behind

17 February 2024
'We need more council allotments in the Highlands,' Greens argue amid fears region left behind

'We need more council allotments in the Highlands,' Greens argue amid fears region left behind

17 February 2024

Providing council-owned & managed allotments across the Highlands must be included in the local authority's latest review, the region's Greens argue.


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