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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.

Construction industry collaboration seeking to help Highland youngsters into careers

28 April 2024
Construction industry collaboration seeking to help Highland youngsters into careers

Construction industry collaboration seeking to help Highland youngsters into careers

28 April 2024

A new project aims to help provide a fresh way for young Highlanders to pursue a career in the region’s construction industry.


Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

27 April 2024
Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

27 April 2024

Former care home staff accommodation in Wester Ross looks set to be turned into accessible housing under plans lodged with Highland Council.


Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

22 April 2024
Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

22 April 2024

Vital infrastructure improvements that could transform the reliability of trains in the northern Highlands appear to be in limbo.


ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

21 April 2024
ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

21 April 2024

Hopes cycling and luggage capacity could be dramatically increased on railway services in the north Highlands seem to have been dashed by rail chiefs.


‘Concern’ over continued closure of railway station at Altnabreac

18 April 2024
‘Concern’ over continued closure of railway station at Altnabreac

‘Concern’ over continued closure of railway station at Altnabreac

18 April 2024

A lack of progress in reopening a Highland railway station that was temporarily shut in a row over access, is “concerning”, say local politicians.


Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

18 April 2024
Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

18 April 2024

Clarity is urgently needed over the ban on wood burning stoves, a Highland MSP has warned after being inundated with concerns from confused residents.


Popular Inver Inn goes up for sale for offers over £290,000

17 April 2024
Popular Inver Inn goes up for sale for offers over £290,000

Popular Inver Inn goes up for sale for offers over £290,000

17 April 2024

The bar and restaurant in Inver is very popular with food fans, with people travelling from miles around to enjoy meals there.


Travel award scheme continues to support talented Highland athletes

16 April 2024
Travel award scheme continues to support talented Highland athletes

Travel award scheme continues to support talented Highland athletes

16 April 2024

Talented athletes from across the Highlands are receiving support to help them realise their sporting dreams.


Tain Health Walks set for Hilton of Cadboll next

15 April 2024
Tain Health Walks set for Hilton of Cadboll next

Tain Health Walks set for Hilton of Cadboll next

15 April 2024

Tain's weekly health walks continue on Wednesday (April 17) with a trip to Hilton of Cadboll.


North Highland NHS nurse up for national Royal College of Nursing award

14 April 2024
North Highland NHS nurse up for national Royal College of Nursing award

North Highland NHS nurse up for national Royal College of Nursing award

14 April 2024

AN NHS Highland nurse who covers Parkinson’s Disease and provides support to hundreds of patients across the north is up for a national award.


£320 million power infrastructure projects thrown open to tender in north of Scotland

14 April 2024
£320 million power infrastructure projects thrown open to tender in north of Scotland

£320 million power infrastructure projects thrown open to tender in north of Scotland

14 April 2024

Some £320 million of power network infrastructure projects in the north of Scotland have been thrown open to tender amid massive expansion plans.


CalMac ferry maintenance costs almost double to £36.5m in just six years

12 April 2024
CalMac ferry maintenance costs almost double to £36.5m in just six years

CalMac ferry maintenance costs almost double to £36.5m in just six years

12 April 2024

The news comes as the company posted an operational loss of £4.9m in its latest annual report.


Nessie hunters urge Nasa to help solve Loch Ness Monster mystery

11 April 2024
Nessie hunters urge Nasa to help solve Loch Ness Monster mystery

Nessie hunters urge Nasa to help solve Loch Ness Monster mystery

11 April 2024

Nessie hunters are about to embark on their latest search of Loch Ness - and have urged Nasa and other scientists to lend their expertise.


Level crossing refit work to close A836 outside Lairg Railway Station

10 April 2024
Level crossing refit work to close A836 outside Lairg Railway Station

Level crossing refit work to close A836 outside Lairg Railway Station

10 April 2024

The A836 will be closed at Lairg Railway Station later this month while a refit is carried out on the level crossing, Highland Council has warned.


ScotRail ‘crew shortage’ cancellations on Highland lines spark concerns from business leaders

09 April 2024
ScotRail ‘crew shortage’ cancellations on Highland lines spark concerns from business leaders

ScotRail ‘crew shortage’ cancellations on Highland lines spark concerns from business leaders

09 April 2024

A spate of cancellations due to lack of crew during the Easter break is ‘a blow to Highland businesses’ at the start of the tourist season.


‘Teens on railway line’ spark worry and a danger warning from ScotRail

07 April 2024
‘Teens on railway line’ spark worry and a danger warning from ScotRail

‘Teens on railway line’ spark worry and a danger warning from ScotRail

07 April 2024

British Transport Police responded to an incident in Easter Ross on Saturday and ScotRail has warned of the dangers of trespassing on the railway.


UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

07 April 2024
UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

07 April 2024

A Met Office yellow warning for gale-force winds in parts of the Highlands has been extended until midnight. It was originally meant to expire at 3pm.


Storm Kathleen ferry disruption could run into start of new week, warns CalMac

06 April 2024
Storm Kathleen ferry disruption could run into start of new week, warns CalMac

Storm Kathleen ferry disruption could run into start of new week, warns CalMac

06 April 2024

Ferry crossings in the Minch will be out of action until at least Monday after Storm Kathleen began battering the west coast.


Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

06 April 2024
Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

06 April 2024

The warning comes into force on Sunday amid forecasts of gales up to 60mph in many western areas of the region.


Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

06 April 2024
Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

06 April 2024

Cllr Alasdair Rhind, who represented the Tain and Easter Ross ward, will be buried following a funeral service on Friday.


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