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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.

‘Welcome step’ in campaign for Highland energy bill rebate, says MP

13 March 2025
‘Welcome step’ in campaign for Highland energy bill rebate, says MP

‘Welcome step’ in campaign for Highland energy bill rebate, says MP

13 March 2025

Could an energy bill rebate for Highland residents be a step closer? That’s the hope of a local MP after a meeting with a UK government minister.


Second Bryan Adams gig sells out in minutes

13 March 2025
Second Bryan Adams gig sells out in minutes

Second Bryan Adams gig sells out in minutes

13 March 2025

Rock legend Bryan Adams’ second Inverness gig has sold out in just minutes!


Masked firestarter rammed car into building and started huge blaze, police confirm

09 March 2025
Masked firestarter rammed car into building and started huge blaze, police confirm

Masked firestarter rammed car into building and started huge blaze, police confirm

09 March 2025

After ramming the building in Fairways Business Park, the suspect torched the car and building and fled the scene, say police


PICTURES: Aerial footage shows scale of fire devastation

09 March 2025
PICTURES: Aerial footage shows scale of fire devastation

PICTURES: Aerial footage shows scale of fire devastation

09 March 2025

Dramatic drone footage has emerged showing the devastation caused by a fire in Inverness last night, and the narrow escape for neighbouring buildings.


‘Truly heartbroken but we will carry on’ vows fire-ravaged business

09 March 2025
‘Truly heartbroken but we will carry on’ vows fire-ravaged business

‘Truly heartbroken but we will carry on’ vows fire-ravaged business

09 March 2025

SJ Travel Centre, which was one of the firms hit by a major fire last night, says it remains "very much operational" despite the “devastating” blow.


Tributes to firefighters for stopping spread of massive blaze

09 March 2025
Tributes to firefighters for stopping spread of massive blaze

Tributes to firefighters for stopping spread of massive blaze

09 March 2025

Tributes are being paid to the emergency services after they spent hours battling a major blaze last night.


20mph speed limit consultation feedback being examined ahead of crunch vote

08 March 2025
20mph speed limit consultation feedback being examined ahead of crunch vote

20mph speed limit consultation feedback being examined ahead of crunch vote

08 March 2025

Feedback over the region’s new 20mph limits is now being examined by Highland Council ahead of a vote which could make them permanent this spring.


Bryan Adams to play SECOND Inverness gig after massive demand

06 March 2025
Bryan Adams to play SECOND Inverness gig after massive demand

Bryan Adams to play SECOND Inverness gig after massive demand

06 March 2025

The rock star has added a matinee concert and will now perform at Eden Court in Inverness twice on the same day.


50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

06 March 2025
50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

06 March 2025

More than 19,000 responses were received over proposals to cut the speed limit from 60mph to 50mph - the biggest response to Transport Scotland ever.


New charity partnership aims to ‘enhance’ Highland disability services

03 March 2025
New charity partnership aims to ‘enhance’ Highland disability services

New charity partnership aims to ‘enhance’ Highland disability services

03 March 2025

Leading Highland charities have joined forces in a bid to enhance disability services in the region.


‘Firearms’ threat to Highland and Moray schools sparks 19-year-old’s arrest

28 February 2025
‘Firearms’ threat to Highland and Moray schools sparks 19-year-old’s arrest

‘Firearms’ threat to Highland and Moray schools sparks 19-year-old’s arrest

28 February 2025

Police have arrested a man after malicious emails - understood to be a firearms threat - were sent to multiple Highland and Moray schools.


Calls for flat-rate tourist tax made as business leaders unite against percentage plan

27 February 2025
Calls for flat-rate tourist tax made as business leaders unite against percentage plan

Calls for flat-rate tourist tax made as business leaders unite against percentage plan

27 February 2025

Business leaders across the Highlands have united to back calls for changes to planned tourist levies.


Raigmore Hospital told to make 13 improvements after surprise health inspection

27 February 2025
Raigmore Hospital told to make 13 improvements after surprise health inspection

Raigmore Hospital told to make 13 improvements after surprise health inspection

27 February 2025

But despite being ordered to make a number of improvements - including on infection outbreak reporting - the inspectors also reported many strengths.


Hospital mail changes spark fears over test result deliveries

26 February 2025
Hospital mail changes spark fears over test result deliveries

Hospital mail changes spark fears over test result deliveries

26 February 2025

Moving Raigmore Hospital’s mailroom to the Longman is “hard to justify” and “robust steps must be taken” to prevent impacts on tests, an MSP has said.


PICTURES: Red Arrows delight onlookers with spectacular stunts on Moray and Highland visit

25 February 2025
PICTURES: Red Arrows delight onlookers with spectacular stunts on Moray and Highland visit

PICTURES: Red Arrows delight onlookers with spectacular stunts on Moray and Highland visit

25 February 2025

The world famous Red Arrows aerial display squadron have been wowing Moray and Highland onlookers on their latest training trip to the region.


New Bught Park sports pavilion clears licensing hurdle

25 February 2025
New Bught Park sports pavilion clears licensing hurdle

New Bught Park sports pavilion clears licensing hurdle

25 February 2025

Brand new purpose-built sports pavilion which will have strong shinty ties has passed another milestone


Hollywood Bowl opening date announced

25 February 2025
Hollywood Bowl opening date announced

Hollywood Bowl opening date announced

25 February 2025

Inverness’s newest ten-pin bowling alley will open its doors at the end of March, it has been announced.


‘Clearer timeline’ call over Highland digital connectivity drive

24 February 2025
‘Clearer timeline’ call over Highland digital connectivity drive

‘Clearer timeline’ call over Highland digital connectivity drive

24 February 2025

Campaigners’ efforts to accelerate work to boost digital connectivity in the Highlands have won support from a Holyrood committee.


Hospital vascular surgery patient ‘left in limbo’ for 2 months waiting on urgent life-and-death operation

23 February 2025
Hospital vascular surgery patient ‘left in limbo’ for 2 months waiting on urgent life-and-death operation

Hospital vascular surgery patient ‘left in limbo’ for 2 months waiting on urgent life-and-death operation

23 February 2025

‘Shambolic’ Raigmore Hospital staff shortages left a man traumatised after waiting two months for urgent surgery to tackle a life-and-death condition.


Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

20 February 2025
Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

20 February 2025

That’s the fear after Police Scotland’s chief warned the force will need to review officer recruitment to meet rising National Insurance costs.


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