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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.

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.


Mikeysline receives royal backing on World Mental Health Day

15 October 2025
Mikeysline receives royal backing on World Mental Health Day

Mikeysline receives royal backing on World Mental Health Day

15 October 2025

Charity Mikeysline is driving hope into even more communities after launching its second Hive on the Road vehicle - thanks to royal support.


Hiker stretchered off peak after suffering injury

15 October 2025
Hiker stretchered off peak after suffering injury

Hiker stretchered off peak after suffering injury

15 October 2025

A hiker has been stretchered off a mountain after suffering an injury in the Monadhliath Mountains.


8 Highland businesses honoured with new awards

13 October 2025
8 Highland businesses honoured with new awards

8 Highland businesses honoured with new awards

13 October 2025

Eight Highland businesses, including ones in Aviemore, Carrbridge and Kincraig, have been honoured with a new award.


Numerous flights cancelled as Storm Amy hits air travel

04 October 2025
Numerous flights cancelled as Storm Amy hits air travel

Numerous flights cancelled as Storm Amy hits air travel

04 October 2025

Cancellations have impacted some flights in and out of Inverness and Aberdeen as Storm Amy continues.


Storm Amy: Tens of thousands without power and major A-roads blocked

04 October 2025
Storm Amy: Tens of thousands without power and major A-roads blocked

Storm Amy: Tens of thousands without power and major A-roads blocked

04 October 2025

WATCH: Video of big fallen tree blocks Cairngorm ski road


Trains to be suspended during worst of Storm Amy

02 October 2025
Trains to be suspended during worst of Storm Amy

Trains to be suspended during worst of Storm Amy

02 October 2025

All Highland rail lines will be suspended on Friday evening when Storm Amy hits, it has been confirmed.


WATCH: 95mph winds to batter Highlands after Storm Amy warning upgraded to amber

02 October 2025
WATCH: 95mph winds to batter Highlands after Storm Amy warning upgraded to amber

WATCH: 95mph winds to batter Highlands after Storm Amy warning upgraded to amber

02 October 2025

“Damaging winds” of up to 95mph are now expected to batter parts of the Highlands and Moray, after Storm Amy weather warnings were upgraded to amber.


WATCH: Storm Amy to bring 80mph gales to Highlands

01 October 2025
WATCH: Storm Amy to bring 80mph gales to Highlands

WATCH: Storm Amy to bring 80mph gales to Highlands

01 October 2025

A pre-existing rain warning has also been extended to cover more of the region, with alerts now in force from 5pm today until the end of Saturday,


WATCH: 250mm of rain to drench parts of the Highlands after yellow weather warning issued

29 September 2025
WATCH: 250mm of rain to drench parts of the Highlands after yellow weather warning issued

WATCH: 250mm of rain to drench parts of the Highlands after yellow weather warning issued

29 September 2025

Heavy rain is set to bring a risk of flooding to transport disruption to parts of the Highlands, the Met Office has warned.


Major radio station set to broadcast live from Highland train

24 September 2025
Major radio station set to broadcast live from Highland train

Major radio station set to broadcast live from Highland train

24 September 2025

A special live radio broadcast marking 200 years of the UK railway will be aired from the Highland Chieftain as it travels from Inverness to London.


‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands

24 September 2025
‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands

24 September 2025

Wildfire risks in the Highlands and Moray will be “very high to extreme” in the coming days, residents and visitors have been warned.


You’re nicked! Speeding 110mph ‘performance cars’ caught by police on A9

22 September 2025
You’re nicked! Speeding 110mph ‘performance cars’ caught by police on A9

You’re nicked! Speeding 110mph ‘performance cars’ caught by police on A9

22 September 2025

Police shared a photo showing the cars had been travelling at up to 110mph on a section of the road south of Dalwhinnie.


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