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Philip Murray


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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.

Wind and rain to spark rail and ferry misery

27 November 2025
Wind and rain to spark rail and ferry misery

Wind and rain to spark rail and ferry misery

27 November 2025

Blanket speed restrictions will be introduced on Highland rail lines later today due rough weather, and ferries face disruption too.


‘Landmark’ Highland agreement ‘key to unlocking vast eco investment’

27 November 2025
‘Landmark’ Highland agreement ‘key to unlocking vast eco investment’

‘Landmark’ Highland agreement ‘key to unlocking vast eco investment’

27 November 2025

Leading social enterprise Highland CIC believes a new agreement with Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet could be transformative for the region.


Simpsons pulling out all the stops to make your Christmas a magical one

27 November 2025
Simpsons pulling out all the stops to make your Christmas a magical one

Simpsons pulling out all the stops to make your Christmas a magical one

27 November 2025

Christmas is fast approaching & the teams at the region's premier garden centre group are pulling out all the stops to make it the most magical ever.


Legionnaires’ disease scare closes campus building

26 November 2025
Legionnaires’ disease scare closes campus building

Legionnaires’ disease scare closes campus building

26 November 2025

A positive test for the bacteria that causes Legionnaire’s Disease has forced the closure of a university building in Inverness.


75mph winds to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

26 November 2025
75mph winds to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

75mph winds to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

26 November 2025

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for northern and western parts of the Highlands for Thursday and Friday.


EV car giant BYD to open Inverness showroom

25 November 2025
EV car giant BYD to open Inverness showroom

EV car giant BYD to open Inverness showroom

25 November 2025

The Hawco car showroom next to the city’s Millburn Road roundabout has been rebranded ahead of the marque’s arrival.


Birmingham flights to return to Inverness Airport

20 November 2025
Birmingham flights to return to Inverness Airport

Birmingham flights to return to Inverness Airport

20 November 2025

Direct flights from Inverness to Birmingham will return early in 2026 - just two years after the route was axed by a different airline.


Fresh yellow weather warning issued for Highlands

20 November 2025
Fresh yellow weather warning issued for Highlands

Fresh yellow weather warning issued for Highlands

20 November 2025

Weather warnings in the Highlands have been extended into Friday amid a continued wintry blast that has brought snow and ice to many parts.


WATCH: Heavy snow causes widespread disruption

19 November 2025
WATCH: Heavy snow causes widespread disruption

WATCH: Heavy snow causes widespread disruption

19 November 2025

Heavy snow has begun to cause disruption across the region after an icy Arctic blast hit the Highlands overnight.


DFS ‘change of use’ food store plan approved

18 November 2025
DFS ‘change of use’ food store plan approved

DFS ‘change of use’ food store plan approved

18 November 2025

A move that could pave the way to turn the furniture retail site into a food shop has been approved - despite the occupant having “no plans” to move.


Thistle Do Icely, Blizzard Wizard, and Auntie Freeze: Scotland’s famous gritters head out amid snow warnings

18 November 2025
Thistle Do Icely, Blizzard Wizard, and Auntie Freeze: Scotland’s famous gritters head out amid snow warnings

Thistle Do Icely, Blizzard Wizard, and Auntie Freeze: Scotland’s famous gritters head out amid snow warnings

18 November 2025

Winter’s arrival has again shone a spotlight on Scotland’s famous gritter names - Thistle Do Icely, Get a Grit and many more! Which is your favourite?


66-hour long snow warnings issued for Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire

17 November 2025
66-hour long snow warnings issued for Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire

66-hour long snow warnings issued for Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire

17 November 2025

Two yellow warnings for snow will run back-to-back across much of the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire from 3am on Tuesday until 9pm on Thursday.


Are 2 major Inverness city centre retailers on the move?

14 November 2025
Are 2 major Inverness city centre retailers on the move?

Are 2 major Inverness city centre retailers on the move?

14 November 2025

An application has raised questions over the futures of Home Bargains and Sports Direct’s current city centre sites - and bosses remain tight lipped.


‘A wonderful surprise’: Highland champion honoured with honorary doctorate

10 November 2025
‘A wonderful surprise’: Highland champion honoured with honorary doctorate

‘A wonderful surprise’: Highland champion honoured with honorary doctorate

10 November 2025

A leading council and business figure is to receive one of a university’s highest honours for his decades of public service in the Highlands.


Why it will now be possible to get back to strath from Inverness night-out by public transport

30 October 2025
Why it will now be possible to get back to strath from Inverness night-out by public transport

Why it will now be possible to get back to strath from Inverness night-out by public transport

30 October 2025

New Ember bus service is providing round-the-clock links with Inverness and Edinburgh


New international blues festival announced for Inverness

29 October 2025
New international blues festival announced for Inverness

New international blues festival announced for Inverness

29 October 2025

Inverness will host its first ever International Blues Festival next year - and tickets are on sale now.


Major new restaurant and bar announces opening date at former Cairngorm Brewery site in Inverness

29 October 2025
Major new restaurant and bar announces opening date at former Cairngorm Brewery site in Inverness

Major new restaurant and bar announces opening date at former Cairngorm Brewery site in Inverness

29 October 2025

Brand new restaurant and cocktail bar in former Rose Street Foundry will create 25 jobs when it opens next week


Greggs coming to Inverness city centre

28 October 2025
Greggs coming to Inverness city centre

Greggs coming to Inverness city centre

28 October 2025

Famous bakery chain is eyeing up a vacant shop on the city’s High Street


Pizza giant opening new outlet in Inverness

27 October 2025
Pizza giant opening new outlet in Inverness

Pizza giant opening new outlet in Inverness

27 October 2025

Domino’s signage has been erected above a unit in the Longman confirming an open secret that the takeaway giant is opening a third outlet in the city.


Man charged over crash near A9

20 October 2025
Man charged over crash near A9

Man charged over crash near A9

20 October 2025

A man has been charged with road traffic offences following a crash near the A9 which left another man in hospital.


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