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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.

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.


£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

30 May 2025
£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

30 May 2025

A £300 million deal will help more than double the number of EV charge points in the Highlands before the end of 2027.


A96 roadworks to cause over a month of disruption near Inverness Airport

28 May 2025
A96 roadworks to cause over a month of disruption near Inverness Airport

A96 roadworks to cause over a month of disruption near Inverness Airport

28 May 2025

Summer motorists on the A96 face a month-and-a-half of disruption near Inverness Airport.


Drive-thru plan sparks caution from planner

28 May 2025
Drive-thru plan sparks caution from planner

Drive-thru plan sparks caution from planner

28 May 2025

A drive-thru coffee shop in the city centre should be limited to beverages and not hot food to prevent it becoming a fast-food takeout, say planners.


Inverness Kart Raceway announces reopening date following fire

27 May 2025
Inverness Kart Raceway announces reopening date following fire

Inverness Kart Raceway announces reopening date following fire

27 May 2025

The popular attraction has been closed since a devastating fire destroyed a neighbouring building in March and left it with internal smoke damage.


Missing woman’s family informed after body found in park

26 May 2025
Missing woman’s family informed after body found in park

Missing woman’s family informed after body found in park

26 May 2025

The family of missing Inverness woman Andrea Kanerova (24) have been informed after a body was found in a park.


Is trade store chain set to open a branch in Inverness?

26 May 2025
Is trade store chain set to open a branch in Inverness?

Is trade store chain set to open a branch in Inverness?

26 May 2025

Würth, which has 23 UK stores, has advertised for a “Trade Store Manager” in Inverness, despite its nearest outlets being in the central belt.


Riverside hotel and restaurant to be renamed under new plans

24 May 2025
Riverside hotel and restaurant to be renamed under new plans

Riverside hotel and restaurant to be renamed under new plans

24 May 2025

A mothballed riverside hotel and restaurant look set for a rebrand after plans were lodged with Highland Council.


Hydro Ness at ‘minimal’ output for months due to dry spring

23 May 2025
Hydro Ness at ‘minimal’ output for months due to dry spring

Hydro Ness at ‘minimal’ output for months due to dry spring

23 May 2025

River levels have been so low in the Ness this spring that Inverness's Hydro Ness power plant has run at "minimal" output for more than two months.


‘Significant’ care failings over brain bleed patient who died after hospital fall

23 May 2025
‘Significant’ care failings over brain bleed patient who died after hospital fall

‘Significant’ care failings over brain bleed patient who died after hospital fall

23 May 2025

A hospital patient who suffered a bleed on the brain after a fall in a ward and later died experienced “significant & serious” failings in their care.


Is Inverness about to lose another city centre business?

23 May 2025
Is Inverness about to lose another city centre business?

Is Inverness about to lose another city centre business?

23 May 2025

Holland and Barrett, located at 34 Eastgate, has erected signs telling customers “we’re sorry this store is closing soon”.


Racist graffiti at city park ‘an absolute disgrace’

22 May 2025
Racist graffiti at city park ‘an absolute disgrace’

Racist graffiti at city park ‘an absolute disgrace’

22 May 2025

The run-down state of an Inverness park which has also been blighted by swastikas and other racist graffiti has been branded an “absolute disgrace”.


Prestigious art award within reach for celebrated Highland artist

22 May 2025
Prestigious art award within reach for celebrated Highland artist

Prestigious art award within reach for celebrated Highland artist

22 May 2025

Award winning Highland artist Frank To has been shortlisted for another top national honour.


Joke shop legend Nancy Rattray immortalised in new Victorian Market plaques

22 May 2025
Joke shop legend Nancy Rattray immortalised in new Victorian Market plaques

Joke shop legend Nancy Rattray immortalised in new Victorian Market plaques

22 May 2025

An Inverness ‘legend’ who brought joy to generations has been immortalised in the same Victorian Market she was an integral part of for decades.


Dangerous lorry loads stopped during police crackdown

22 May 2025
Dangerous lorry loads stopped during police crackdown

Dangerous lorry loads stopped during police crackdown

22 May 2025

Dangerous and insecure loads were detected when police carried out a series of spot checks on lorries in Inverness recently.


Alcohol sales part of Eastgate Centre food court revamp plan?

21 May 2025
Alcohol sales part of Eastgate Centre food court revamp plan?

Alcohol sales part of Eastgate Centre food court revamp plan?

21 May 2025

Alcohol sales look set to be part of the transformation of the Eastgate Shopping Centre’s food court experience.


£10,000 donation boosts children’s care at Raigmore Hospital

20 May 2025
£10,000 donation boosts children’s care at Raigmore Hospital

£10,000 donation boosts children’s care at Raigmore Hospital

20 May 2025

A Highland roofing business is supporting two initiatives at Raigmore Hospital’s Children's Unit, through a £10,000 donation to The Archie Foundation.


Highland lighthouse could be yours for £450,000

20 May 2025
Highland lighthouse could be yours for £450,000

Highland lighthouse could be yours for £450,000

20 May 2025

A historic Stevenson lighthouse has been put up for sale for offers over £450,000.


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