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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.

Seaside holiday let set for big facelift?

02 June 2025
Seaside holiday let set for big facelift?

Seaside holiday let set for big facelift?

02 June 2025

A seafront holiday let looks set to be transformed into a larger building.


‘This is for you mum!’: Amy’s Army lead charge against cancer at Race for Life

01 June 2025
‘This is for you mum!’: Amy’s Army lead charge against cancer at Race for Life

‘This is for you mum!’: Amy’s Army lead charge against cancer at Race for Life

01 June 2025

Cancer survivor Amy Addison, who lost her mother to the disease in 2022, took part in Race for Life Inverness for her mum and all affected by cancer.


Awards honour at special ceremony

01 June 2025
Awards honour at special ceremony

Awards honour at special ceremony

01 June 2025

Outstanding achievements, leadership and long service were honoured by the Boys Brigade at a special event in Inverness.


Race for Life Inverness welcomes hundreds of runners

01 June 2025
Race for Life Inverness welcomes hundreds of runners

Race for Life Inverness welcomes hundreds of runners

01 June 2025

Hundreds of runners have raised tens of thousands of pounds for charity after pounding the streets of Inverness at the latest Race for Life.


Haulage firm’s new headquarters granted planning permission

01 June 2025
Haulage firm’s new headquarters granted planning permission

Haulage firm’s new headquarters granted planning permission

01 June 2025

MacRitchie Highland Distribution intends to build on a greenfield site to the south-west of the A9’s Milton of Leys interchange.


Calum MacPhail vs Torridon team up for major Inverness festive gig

01 June 2025
Calum MacPhail vs Torridon team up for major Inverness festive gig

Calum MacPhail vs Torridon team up for major Inverness festive gig

01 June 2025

The “biggest Christmas party the Highlands have ever seen” has been promised after musicians Calum MacPhail and Torridon announced a joint gig.


Man charged over A96 bus and van crash, police confirm

01 June 2025
Man charged over A96 bus and van crash, police confirm

Man charged over A96 bus and van crash, police confirm

01 June 2025

A man has been charged following a crash involving a Stagecoach bus and NHS Highland van that left three people in hospital.


‘There’s been a few leaky eyes!’: Clay Studio ‘blown away’ by response to urgent cash plea - but more is needed

01 June 2025
‘There’s been a few leaky eyes!’: Clay Studio ‘blown away’ by response to urgent cash plea - but more is needed

‘There’s been a few leaky eyes!’: Clay Studio ‘blown away’ by response to urgent cash plea - but more is needed

01 June 2025

Its urgent plea for donations is closing in on its initial £3000 target, but more is needed in wake of financial ‘crisis point’ at the community hub.


Coastal sauna plan lodged near Black Isle community

31 May 2025
Coastal sauna plan lodged near Black Isle community

Coastal sauna plan lodged near Black Isle community

31 May 2025

A new bookable sauna overlooking the Moray Firth could be built near a coastal path on the Black Isle.


WEEKLY COURT ROUND-UP: Drug traffickers sentenced over £600k cannabis haul; and paedophile snared by sting

31 May 2025
WEEKLY COURT ROUND-UP: Drug traffickers sentenced over £600k cannabis haul; and paedophile snared by sting

WEEKLY COURT ROUND-UP: Drug traffickers sentenced over £600k cannabis haul; and paedophile snared by sting

31 May 2025

It was another busy week at the courts in Inverness…


£25,000 windfall for community garden projects thanks to Simpsons Garden Centre

31 May 2025
£25,000 windfall for community garden projects thanks to Simpsons Garden Centre

£25,000 windfall for community garden projects thanks to Simpsons Garden Centre

31 May 2025

Communities across the region will bloom a little more colourfully this summer thanks to a £25,000 windfall from an Inverness garden centre.


‘Serious assault’ leaves man in hospital and street cordoned off

31 May 2025
‘Serious assault’ leaves man in hospital and street cordoned off

‘Serious assault’ leaves man in hospital and street cordoned off

31 May 2025

A man is in hospital and an Inverness street cordoned off by police following a “serious assault”.


Ikea Inverness plan given the green light

31 May 2025
Ikea Inverness plan given the green light

Ikea Inverness plan given the green light

31 May 2025

Fans of Swedish furniture giant Ikea will find it even easier to get their design fix after plans for a new facility in Inverness got the green light.


Homecoming move brings stunning decor to Highlanders

31 May 2025
Homecoming move brings stunning decor to Highlanders

Homecoming move brings stunning decor to Highlanders

31 May 2025

When Nikki Brown and her husband set up their successful interior decor business they’d little idea a happy homecoming awaited just a few years later.


Luxury lodges holiday let business goes on market for £850,000

31 May 2025
Luxury lodges holiday let business goes on market for £850,000

Luxury lodges holiday let business goes on market for £850,000

31 May 2025

A luxury log cabin holiday let business set amid woodland on the Black Isle has gone on the market for offers over £850,000.


‘Crisis point’ sparks urgent £3000 appeal amid ‘real risk’ vital hub will close

31 May 2025
‘Crisis point’ sparks urgent £3000 appeal amid ‘real risk’ vital hub will close

‘Crisis point’ sparks urgent £3000 appeal amid ‘real risk’ vital hub will close

31 May 2025

An urgent plea has gone out from a vital community charity in Inverness after it reached a “crisis point” with funding.


Food bank donation welcomed

31 May 2025
Food bank donation welcomed

Food bank donation welcomed

31 May 2025

A 3500 donation of food and essential items has been made by the company that is helping Highland Council roll-out its new wheelie bins.


Police investigating after girl (11) hit ‘by car mounting pavement’

30 May 2025
Police investigating after girl (11) hit ‘by car mounting pavement’

Police investigating after girl (11) hit ‘by car mounting pavement’

30 May 2025

Police are investigating after a car mounted a pavement and struck an 11-year-old girl without stopping.


Tractor trek closing in on fundraising goal after mammoth 16-day journey

30 May 2025
Tractor trek closing in on fundraising goal after mammoth 16-day journey

Tractor trek closing in on fundraising goal after mammoth 16-day journey

30 May 2025

An epic challenge which saw a semi-retired farmer take a vintage tractor from Land’s End to John O’Groats is closing in on its fundraising target.


New showroom’s stunning bespoke designs to wow every home

30 May 2025
New showroom’s stunning bespoke designs to wow every home

New showroom’s stunning bespoke designs to wow every home

30 May 2025

Inspiration for the home interior of your dreams is now within easier reach than ever - after a stunning bespoke design showroom opened its doors.


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