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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.

NC500 police crackdown snares more than 20 drivers

22 May 2025
NC500 police crackdown snares more than 20 drivers

NC500 police crackdown snares more than 20 drivers

22 May 2025

A police crackdown on poor driving on the NC500 in Sutherland and Caithness snared almost two dozen motorists at the weekend.


‘Teens’ on railway spark fears of ‘accident waiting to happen’

21 May 2025
‘Teens’ on railway spark fears of ‘accident waiting to happen’

‘Teens’ on railway spark fears of ‘accident waiting to happen’

21 May 2025

Reckless railway line trespassers in Easter Ross are being urged to act more responsibly after a fresh incident at the weekend.


North coast lighthouse put up for sale

20 May 2025
North coast lighthouse put up for sale

North coast lighthouse put up for sale

20 May 2025

A historic Stevenson lighthouse could be yours for £450,000 after it was placed on the market.


6 fire crews battling building blaze in Sutherland village

16 May 2025
6 fire crews battling building blaze in Sutherland village

6 fire crews battling building blaze in Sutherland village

16 May 2025

The A839 is closed in Rogart, people are being asked to avoid the area, and residents are being urged to keep windows closed.


Multi-agency coastline search resumes for missing man

16 May 2025
Multi-agency coastline search resumes for missing man

Multi-agency coastline search resumes for missing man

16 May 2025

Police, Coastguard, RNLI and mountain rescuers are searching the coastline for a man who vanished in the Cape Wrath area earlier this week.


Train timetable changes coming into force this weekend, ScotRail advises

14 May 2025
Train timetable changes coming into force this weekend, ScotRail advises

Train timetable changes coming into force this weekend, ScotRail advises

14 May 2025

Rail passengers in the north are being reminded timetables change this weekend - with improvements on the Far North and Highland Mainline included.


£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

13 May 2025
£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

13 May 2025

A highly controversial plan for a £36m biogas plant that sparked fierce backlash and was rejected by Highland Council has been granted on appeal.


142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

12 May 2025
142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

12 May 2025

The motorcyclist was snared on a Highland B-road not far from the A9, while a trio of Porsches were snared on the NC500 in Wester Ross.


Missing man ‘traced’, police confirm

08 May 2025
Missing man ‘traced’, police confirm

Missing man ‘traced’, police confirm

08 May 2025

A man who sparked a police missing person’s appeal earlier this week has been found.


70+ acts confirmed for Under Canvas festival’s return

08 May 2025
70+ acts confirmed for Under Canvas festival’s return

70+ acts confirmed for Under Canvas festival’s return

08 May 2025

More than 70 acts are already been confirmed for the return of Eden Court’s popular Under Canvas music festival - and tickets are about to go on sale.


PICTURES: Stunning images highlight plans for major revamp of popular hotel

07 May 2025
PICTURES: Stunning images highlight plans for major revamp of popular hotel

PICTURES: Stunning images highlight plans for major revamp of popular hotel

07 May 2025

Striking artists’ impressions have been released illustrating the plans for the major transformation of a popular Wester Ross hotel.


Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

06 May 2025
Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

06 May 2025

A housing association has been ordered to apologise over failures to tackle anti-social behaviour that left a family feeling they had to move away.


Luxury glamping site plans lodged for Easter Ross farm

05 May 2025
Luxury glamping site plans lodged for Easter Ross farm

Luxury glamping site plans lodged for Easter Ross farm

05 May 2025

A new "luxury" glamping site could be created in Easter Ross after plans were submitted to Highland Council.


£1.3m in winter heating support ‘helped 18,000 Highland adults and children stay warmer’

05 May 2025
£1.3m in winter heating support ‘helped 18,000 Highland adults and children stay warmer’

£1.3m in winter heating support ‘helped 18,000 Highland adults and children stay warmer’

05 May 2025

Almost 18,000 Highland children and adults had warmer homes over winter after receiving £1.3 million in heating payment help, new figures reveal.


Patient’s deep vein thrombosis misery sparks order to GP to apologise

04 May 2025
Patient’s deep vein thrombosis misery sparks order to GP to apologise

Patient’s deep vein thrombosis misery sparks order to GP to apologise

04 May 2025

A GP surgery has been told to apologise to a patient for its “unreasonable failure” to diagnose their deep vein thrombosis over an 18 month period.


NHS Highland told to apologise following care failings ruling

03 May 2025
NHS Highland told to apologise following care failings ruling

NHS Highland told to apologise following care failings ruling

03 May 2025

Health chiefs at NHS Highland have been ordered to apologise to relatives over the nursing care given to a patient who later died in hospital.


‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

01 May 2025
‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

01 May 2025

Water scarcity alerts have been issued in several Highland river catchments following a drier than normal April in many parts.


‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands and Moray

28 April 2025
‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands and Moray

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands and Moray

28 April 2025

An extreme wildfire risk is in place for eastern Sutherland and Easter Ross this week, as warmer, drier weather spreads in from the south.


Crash with car kills Etape Loch Ness cyclist

28 April 2025
Crash with car kills Etape Loch Ness cyclist

Crash with car kills Etape Loch Ness cyclist

28 April 2025

A cyclist taking part in the annual Etape Loch Ness sportive has died after their bike and a BMW collided on the route near the event’s finish.


‘Long, very graceful creature’: First official Nessie sighting of 2025

28 April 2025
‘Long, very graceful creature’: First official Nessie sighting of 2025

‘Long, very graceful creature’: First official Nessie sighting of 2025

28 April 2025

The first official sighting of Nessie in 2025 has been recorded, with eye-witnesses describing a ‘long’ and ‘very graceful’ creature in Loch Ness.


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