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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.

Man arrested over ‘serious’ A9 crash as police launch witness appeal

21 January 2025
Man arrested over ‘serious’ A9 crash as police launch witness appeal

Man arrested over ‘serious’ A9 crash as police launch witness appeal

21 January 2025

Police investigating a serious crash on the A9 that left two people in hospital have appealed for witnesses and arrested a man.


Coveted Highland journalism award for former BBC and MFR figure

21 January 2025
Coveted Highland journalism award for former BBC and MFR figure

Coveted Highland journalism award for former BBC and MFR figure

21 January 2025

Former BBC and MFR journalist Jackie O’Brien will receive this year’s Barron Trophy, recognising outstanding journalism achievements in the Highlands.


'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

20 January 2025
'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

20 January 2025

Forecasts for a 'weather bomb' caused by an extremely fast jet stream have sparked warnings of 80mph gales for the Highlands.


Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light

17 January 2025
Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light

Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light

17 January 2025

A long-vacant supermarket site in Ullapool looks set for a future as an “artisanal pizzeria” after the plans were given the greenlight.


Forecast for rough seas sparks CalMac ferry cancellations

16 January 2025
Forecast for rough seas sparks CalMac ferry cancellations

Forecast for rough seas sparks CalMac ferry cancellations

16 January 2025

Rough seas have sparked the cancellation of some ferry sailings between Ullapool and Stornoway.


Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

16 January 2025
Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

16 January 2025

The finalised routes for two controversial 400KV overhead power lines through the Highlands have been announced.


Urgent repairs spark month-long road closure and 50-mile detour

16 January 2025
Urgent repairs spark month-long road closure and 50-mile detour

Urgent repairs spark month-long road closure and 50-mile detour

16 January 2025

A Sutherland road will be closed for more than a month for "urgent repairs", Highland Council has warned.


A9 closed both ways following road crash

15 January 2025
A9 closed both ways following road crash

A9 closed both ways following road crash

15 January 2025

A road crash has closed the A9 in both directions south of Golspie, Traffic Scotland has warned.


Loch Ness 24 endurance race axed for 2025

14 January 2025
Loch Ness 24 endurance race axed for 2025

Loch Ness 24 endurance race axed for 2025

14 January 2025

A 24-hour endurance relay race overlooking the shores of Loch Ness will not take place in 2025 but will return in 2026, its organisers have said.


PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

13 January 2025
PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

13 January 2025

Stunning aerial views of breath-taking Highland landscapes are set to wow visitors to Fort George.


£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

13 January 2025
£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

13 January 2025

The winners of the latest Premium Bonds prize draw have been announced - with 30 winners in the Highlands and Islands scooping £345,000 between them.


'Unrealised ambition' - £100k National Insurance hike bill for Eden Court Theatre

11 January 2025
'Unrealised ambition' - £100k National Insurance hike bill for Eden Court Theatre

'Unrealised ambition' - £100k National Insurance hike bill for Eden Court Theatre

11 January 2025

Hikes to employer national insurance contributions will cost Eden Court an extra £100,000 a year, it has confirmed.


-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

11 January 2025
-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

11 January 2025

Severe weather was causing chaos for some Highland rail services on Saturday, after temperatures in parts of the region plunged to -20C overnight.


WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

11 January 2025
WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

11 January 2025

Work on transforming Inverness Castle into a major tourist attraction has passed “another big milestone”.


Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

09 January 2025
Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

09 January 2025

Scammers are targeting Highland rail passengers with fake unlimited travel deals, ScotRail has warned.


Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

09 January 2025
Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

09 January 2025

The past 12 months proved to be another very busy year for our team, writes the Highland Archive Service.


Missing man’s family fear deep freeze could kill him

09 January 2025
Missing man’s family fear deep freeze could kill him

Missing man’s family fear deep freeze could kill him

09 January 2025

Plunging temperatures which could sink as low as -20C overnight tonight have left a missing man’s family worried for his survival.


Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

09 January 2025
Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

09 January 2025

The Met Office has extended a snow & ice warning into Friday for the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire. It follows widespread disruption on Thursday.


Ocean-crossing rowing challenge in sights of Black Isle woman

06 January 2025
Ocean-crossing rowing challenge in sights of Black Isle woman

Ocean-crossing rowing challenge in sights of Black Isle woman

06 January 2025

The mighty Atlantic is in the sights of a Black Isle woman after she and three others announced plans to row the entire ocean for charity.


‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

05 January 2025
‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

05 January 2025

Up to 10cm of fresh snow could fall in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire - residents have been advised amid new weather Met Office warnings.


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