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Philip Murray


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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.

Caravan break-ins at campsite spark police appeal for witnesses

13 February 2025
Caravan break-ins at campsite spark police appeal for witnesses

Caravan break-ins at campsite spark police appeal for witnesses

13 February 2025

Thieves are being hunted after “a number” of static caravans were broken into at a campsite in Dornoch.


Raigmore joins fight to solve asbestos cancer mystery

10 February 2025
Raigmore joins fight to solve asbestos cancer mystery

Raigmore joins fight to solve asbestos cancer mystery

10 February 2025

A new major health study in the fight against asbestos-related cancer has recruited Inverness’s Raigmore Hospital, and is seeking Highland volunteers.


Motorcycle MOT test business plan for industrial estate site

10 February 2025
Motorcycle MOT test business plan for industrial estate site

Motorcycle MOT test business plan for industrial estate site

10 February 2025

A motorcycle MOT garage could be set to open on an Easter Ross industrial estate after plans were lodged with Highland Council.


A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

09 February 2025
A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

09 February 2025

A “road traffic incident” has closed the Dornoch Bridge in both directions, Traffic Scotland was warning on Sunday night.


Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

09 February 2025
Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

Last gasp bid to lower council house rent rise sparks crunch meeting

09 February 2025

The meeting will decide whether to cut council house rent rises from 8% to 6% at the expense of measures to save tenants money on heating bills.


Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

09 February 2025
Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

09 February 2025

Delighted organisers of a charity fashion show have hailed the “inspirational models” after the latest Catwalk for a Cause raised £78,000 & counting!


Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

08 February 2025
Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

08 February 2025

A moving tribute has been paid by a prestigious industry competition to a “one in a million” journalist who passed away late last year.


6 prestigious industry wins for The Northern Times’ parent company at awards

08 February 2025
6 prestigious industry wins for The Northern Times’ parent company at awards

6 prestigious industry wins for The Northern Times’ parent company at awards

08 February 2025

The Northern Times’ parent company is celebrating after its titles recorded six wins in the annual Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards.


Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

08 February 2025
Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

Highland tourist tax plans ‘genuinely scaring small businesses’, says MSP

08 February 2025

Tourism levy plans are “genuinely scaring small businesses”, a Highland MSP has warned.


One taken to hospital after A9 crash

08 February 2025
One taken to hospital after A9 crash

One taken to hospital after A9 crash

08 February 2025

One person was taken to hospital following a three-vehicle crash on the A9 near the Dornoch Bridge yesterday.


Second day of Far North Line rail disruption due to staff illness

08 February 2025
Second day of Far North Line rail disruption due to staff illness

Second day of Far North Line rail disruption due to staff illness

08 February 2025

Staff illness has sparked train cancellations on the Far North Line for the second day in a row.


Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

06 February 2025
Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

06 February 2025

A couple who have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for The Archie Foundation have been appointed as patrons of the charity.


Strong winds spark CalMac ferry cancellations

03 February 2025
Strong winds spark CalMac ferry cancellations

Strong winds spark CalMac ferry cancellations

03 February 2025

Ferry passengers crossing The Minch are facing major disruption on Monday after strong winds sparked multiple cancellations.


Tree felling to cause A9 disruption on Black Isle

02 February 2025
Tree felling to cause A9 disruption on Black Isle

Tree felling to cause A9 disruption on Black Isle

02 February 2025

Night-time tree felling works will cause disruption on the A9 for almost two weeks.


Inverness piri-piri chicken takeaway and restaurant Maeme’s is on course for March opening

01 February 2025
Inverness piri-piri chicken takeaway and restaurant Maeme’s is on course for March opening

Inverness piri-piri chicken takeaway and restaurant Maeme’s is on course for March opening

01 February 2025

A new piri-piri chicken takeaway and restaurant is currently on course to open its doors sometime in March.


Are Tim Hortons’ Inverness plans dead in the water?

01 February 2025
Are Tim Hortons’ Inverness plans dead in the water?

Are Tim Hortons’ Inverness plans dead in the water?

01 February 2025

The Canadian fast food chain’s long-mooted plans for an outlet in Telford Street have been formally withdrawn, with no word on any alternative site.


Seafront hotel could be yours for £295,000

01 February 2025
Seafront hotel could be yours for £295,000

Seafront hotel could be yours for £295,000

01 February 2025

A seafront hotel is up for sale after its owners decided to retire.


£2.5m funding boost for Eden Court ‘will be transformative’

31 January 2025
£2.5m funding boost for Eden Court ‘will be transformative’

£2.5m funding boost for Eden Court ‘will be transformative’

31 January 2025

A "transformative" £2.5 million cash injection will help Eden Court "expand access to the arts", its delighted boss believes.


Train track defect forces closure of Far North Line

31 January 2025
Train track defect forces closure of Far North Line

Train track defect forces closure of Far North Line

31 January 2025

Rail journeys on the Far North Line were disrupted on Friday after a "track defect" forced the closure of the route.


22-week long Kessock Bridge repainting work to begin in February

28 January 2025
22-week long Kessock Bridge repainting work to begin in February

22-week long Kessock Bridge repainting work to begin in February

28 January 2025

£1.5m painting work lasting 22 weeks will get underway on the Kessock Bridge next month, Transport Scotland has announced.


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