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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.

Fire-ravaged retail building’s demolition a ‘significant step’ towards reopening of Inverness Kart Raceway

16 April 2025
Fire-ravaged retail building’s demolition a ‘significant step’ towards reopening of Inverness Kart Raceway

Fire-ravaged retail building’s demolition a ‘significant step’ towards reopening of Inverness Kart Raceway

16 April 2025

The raceway has praised the community for its "continued support" during its latest update as to when it might reopen following the fire next door.


WATCH: Fake speed bumps in busy road leave stunned residents scratching heads

15 April 2025
WATCH: Fake speed bumps in busy road leave stunned residents scratching heads

WATCH: Fake speed bumps in busy road leave stunned residents scratching heads

15 April 2025

Fake speed bumps have left incredulous locals shaking their heads amid fears the flat road markings will do nothing to improve road safety.


A9 closed in 2 places following 2 crashes

15 April 2025
A9 closed in 2 places following 2 crashes

A9 closed in 2 places following 2 crashes

15 April 2025

The A9 was closed in two locations on Tuesday lunchtime after separate crashes on the busy trunk road in Easter Ross and Sutherland.


Irn-Bru announces new Nessie-inspired flavour

15 April 2025
Irn-Bru announces new Nessie-inspired flavour

Irn-Bru announces new Nessie-inspired flavour

15 April 2025

The mysterious new Nessie Nectar flavour of Irn-Bru Xtra will hit shelves in May for two months - and AG Barr is keeping the taste a secret.


‘It means so much!’: Havelock’s grateful owners hail community spirit after shattered pelvis during major refit

14 April 2025
‘It means so much!’: Havelock’s grateful owners hail community spirit after shattered pelvis during major refit

‘It means so much!’: Havelock’s grateful owners hail community spirit after shattered pelvis during major refit

14 April 2025

A year of extraordinary trials & uplifting community spirit has been shared by grateful hoteliers after a serious injury threatened to derail a refit.


Highland HeArt Trail launches - will you spot all 23 sculptures?

14 April 2025
Highland HeArt Trail launches - will you spot all 23 sculptures?

Highland HeArt Trail launches - will you spot all 23 sculptures?

14 April 2025

Beautiful artworks have popped up at sites dotted all across the Highlands - after the Highland Hospice launched its latest sculpture trail.


18-month wait for trains is over as Far North Line station reopens to public

14 April 2025
18-month wait for trains is over as Far North Line station reopens to public

18-month wait for trains is over as Far North Line station reopens to public

14 April 2025

Trains are once again calling at Altnabreac Station in the Flow Country, bringing the request stop’s 18-month long closure to an end.


Sharp fall in rare bird numbers at loch beauty spot sparks water access restrictions consultation

14 April 2025
Sharp fall in rare bird numbers at loch beauty spot sparks water access restrictions consultation

Sharp fall in rare bird numbers at loch beauty spot sparks water access restrictions consultation

14 April 2025

Plummeting rare bird numbers at a Highland beauty spot have sparked plans for water activity restrictions during the breeding season.


Attempted murder charge following serious assault in Inverness nightspot

14 April 2025
Attempted murder charge following serious assault in Inverness nightspot

Attempted murder charge following serious assault in Inverness nightspot

14 April 2025

An 18-year-old man will appear in court later today after being charged in connection with attempted murder following a serious assault a city pub.


Tourist tax ‘looks more of a threat’ to hospitality, warns councillor

12 April 2025
Tourist tax ‘looks more of a threat’ to hospitality, warns councillor

Tourist tax ‘looks more of a threat’ to hospitality, warns councillor

12 April 2025

“Listen to the hospitality trade” over the planned tourist tax, a Highland councillor has urged.


Senior NHS Highland board post filled

11 April 2025
Senior NHS Highland board post filled

Senior NHS Highland board post filled

11 April 2025

NHS Highland has named its new Director of Public Health.


Antisocial behaviour reduction scheme is ‘making Inverness nights out safer’, say pubs

11 April 2025
Antisocial behaviour reduction scheme is ‘making Inverness nights out safer’, say pubs

Antisocial behaviour reduction scheme is ‘making Inverness nights out safer’, say pubs

11 April 2025

An anti-social behaviour reduction scheme in Inverness is helping to keep Highland revellers safer - and that’s official.


Ferintosh Distillery plans shelved - for now

11 April 2025
Ferintosh Distillery plans shelved - for now

Ferintosh Distillery plans shelved - for now

11 April 2025

Controversial plans for a new distillery have been pulled temporarily by developers amid promises to revise them in the wake of vocal opposition.


‘Extreme’ wildfire warning extended amid active blaze in north

10 April 2025
‘Extreme’ wildfire warning extended amid active blaze in north

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning extended amid active blaze in north

10 April 2025

An “extreme” wildfire risk for the Highlands has been extended into the weekend.


‘Disaster area’: Fury after reckless campers trash beauty spot and avoid a wildfire by ‘pure luck’

10 April 2025
‘Disaster area’: Fury after reckless campers trash beauty spot and avoid a wildfire by ‘pure luck’

‘Disaster area’: Fury after reckless campers trash beauty spot and avoid a wildfire by ‘pure luck’

10 April 2025

Glen Affric avoided a wildfire by “pure luck” after reckless campers hacked down trees, lit a campfire & left the beauty spot like a “disaster area”.


New piri-piri chicken takeaway to open in days

10 April 2025
New piri-piri chicken takeaway to open in days

New piri-piri chicken takeaway to open in days

10 April 2025

Piri-piri chicken fans have just one week to wait for Inverness’s newest takeaway and restaurant to open its doors.


Loch Ness rescues cap RNLI crew’s busiest ever start to year

10 April 2025
Loch Ness rescues cap RNLI crew’s busiest ever start to year

Loch Ness rescues cap RNLI crew’s busiest ever start to year

10 April 2025

The RNLI’s Loch Ness crew have recorded their busiest ever start to a year after their lifeboat responded to two grounded motor cruisers this week.


Inverness B&B could be yours for £445k

10 April 2025
Inverness B&B could be yours for £445k

Inverness B&B could be yours for £445k

10 April 2025

A successful Inverness bed-and-breakfast named after one of the Hebrides’ most beautiful beaches has gone on the market.


‘We’re heartbroken’: Spaniel pup Talisker will lose her leg unless £4000 can be raised

09 April 2025
‘We’re heartbroken’: Spaniel pup Talisker will lose her leg unless £4000 can be raised

‘We’re heartbroken’: Spaniel pup Talisker will lose her leg unless £4000 can be raised

09 April 2025

Springer spaniel puppy Talisker (1) will have to lose a leg unless £4000 can be raised following a nasty fall in the mountains.


Post Office news sparks uncertainty for Inverness city centre branch

08 April 2025
Post Office news sparks uncertainty for Inverness city centre branch

Post Office news sparks uncertainty for Inverness city centre branch

08 April 2025

The future of Inverness’s city centre Post Office is unclear amid plans for remaining in-house branches to be franchised - and possibly relocate.


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