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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.

Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle charity fundraiser

31 May 2024
Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle charity fundraiser

Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle charity fundraiser

31 May 2024

A major charity cycle challenge that smashed through the £100,000 barrier last year is open for entries once again.


Have your say over future of your community, Highland Council urges

30 May 2024
Have your say over future of your community, Highland Council urges

Have your say over future of your community, Highland Council urges

30 May 2024

Hundreds of people have already aired their views on the future of their communities - but Highland Council is eager to hear more.


Own a piece of history: Royal Hotel Cromarty hits the market

22 May 2024
Own a piece of history: Royal Hotel Cromarty hits the market

Own a piece of history: Royal Hotel Cromarty hits the market

22 May 2024

If you're looking to sell your business then ASG Commercial should be your very first port of call.


Second Met Office rain warning means alerts issued for whole of Highlands

22 May 2024
Second Met Office rain warning means alerts issued for whole of Highlands

Second Met Office rain warning means alerts issued for whole of Highlands

22 May 2024

Weather warnings for heavy rain have now been issued for all of the Highlands following a second yellow alert - this time for the north and west.


Multimillion pound golf club masterplan sees lodges proposal approved

22 May 2024
Multimillion pound golf club masterplan sees lodges proposal approved

Multimillion pound golf club masterplan sees lodges proposal approved

22 May 2024

Ambitious expansion plans at a Highland golf course links have passed another milestone after new lodges were given the green light.


30-hour long yellow warning for heavy rain issued for parts of the Highlands

21 May 2024
30-hour long yellow warning for heavy rain issued for parts of the Highlands

30-hour long yellow warning for heavy rain issued for parts of the Highlands

21 May 2024

A 30-hour long weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of the Highlands.


Population timebomb fears after ‘extremely worrying’ school roll projections by Highland Council, say business leaders

21 May 2024
Population timebomb fears after ‘extremely worrying’ school roll projections by Highland Council, say business leaders

Population timebomb fears after ‘extremely worrying’ school roll projections by Highland Council, say business leaders

21 May 2024

“Extremely worrying” population changes in the Highlands risk an “irreversible” demographic timebomb, experts and leading business figures fear.


Highland Loganair flight cutbacks are ‘being noticed’ by business community

18 May 2024
Highland Loganair flight cutbacks are ‘being noticed’ by business community

Highland Loganair flight cutbacks are ‘being noticed’ by business community

18 May 2024

A cut in Loganair flights in the Highlands and islands is having an impact on the economy, a leading business figure has warned.


Whale dies after repeated stranding on beach

16 May 2024
Whale dies after repeated stranding on beach

Whale dies after repeated stranding on beach

16 May 2024

A deep-diving whale which stranded on a Highland beach has died despite rescue efforts.


Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

15 May 2024
Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

15 May 2024

Leading Highland ports are among those across Scotland to have joined forces to launch a new alliance to capitalise on offshore wind opportunities.


Scottish Labour election hopeful throws hat in ring for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency

10 May 2024
Scottish Labour election hopeful throws hat in ring for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency

Scottish Labour election hopeful throws hat in ring for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency

10 May 2024

Labour have announced their General Election candidate for the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency.


Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

10 May 2024
Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

10 May 2024

Aurora hunters look set for a treat after intense solar activity increased the chances that the Northern Lights will be visible ANYWHERE in the UK.


Flow Country’s World Heritage Status bid at heart of ‘very positive’ biodiversity efforts in Highlands

08 May 2024
Flow Country’s World Heritage Status bid at heart of ‘very positive’ biodiversity efforts in Highlands

Flow Country’s World Heritage Status bid at heart of ‘very positive’ biodiversity efforts in Highlands

08 May 2024

Habitat restoration efforts and work to boost biodiversity in the Highlands are “very positive and encouraging”, a senor councillor believes.


‘End the new 20mph zones’, argues senior Highland councillor

06 May 2024
‘End the new 20mph zones’, argues senior Highland councillor

‘End the new 20mph zones’, argues senior Highland councillor

06 May 2024

A councillor has hit out at what he claims are “blanket 20mph speed limits across the Highlands” and has called on the council to end their roll-out.


Active travel and road safety work get green light by Highland Council

06 May 2024
Active travel and road safety work get green light by Highland Council

Active travel and road safety work get green light by Highland Council

06 May 2024

Plans to boost road safety and encourage more people to cycle or walk have passed their latest milestone.


Loss of late night train impacting night-time economy in Highland capital, warns business leader

05 May 2024
Loss of late night train impacting night-time economy in Highland capital, warns business leader

Loss of late night train impacting night-time economy in Highland capital, warns business leader

05 May 2024

Failure to bring back a late night train linking Inverness with Ross-shire communities is having an “affect on the city’s night-time economy”.


House demolition application lodged for 1960s Ullapool building

05 May 2024
House demolition application lodged for 1960s Ullapool building

House demolition application lodged for 1960s Ullapool building

05 May 2024

An old Doran house in an Ullapool street could be demolished and replaced after a prior application notification was lodged with Highland Council.


Full line-up revealed for seventh Woodzstock music festival

04 May 2024
Full line-up revealed for seventh Woodzstock music festival

Full line-up revealed for seventh Woodzstock music festival

04 May 2024

A popular Black Isle music festival has revealed its full line-up of acts as it gears up for its seventh annual event.


PICTURES: Stunning new images offer glimpse inside future Inverness Castle Experience attraction

04 May 2024
PICTURES: Stunning new images offer glimpse inside future Inverness Castle Experience attraction

PICTURES: Stunning new images offer glimpse inside future Inverness Castle Experience attraction

04 May 2024

Stunning new images have been released offering a glimpse of what Inverness Castle will look like once it opens as a tourist attraction.


Highland play to be performed in region for first time

04 May 2024
Highland play to be performed in region for first time

Highland play to be performed in region for first time

04 May 2024

A play commissioned, written and produced in the Highlands is set to be performed in the region for the first time this weekend.


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