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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.

MSP with strong Highland links reported to be considering Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

10 July 2024
MSP with strong Highland links reported to be considering Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

MSP with strong Highland links reported to be considering Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

10 July 2024

A Conservative with strong Highland connections is reportedly considering a bid for the party's soon to be vacant Scottish leadership post.


UPDATE: Missing man last seen driving across Dornoch Bridge found ‘safe and well’

06 July 2024
UPDATE: Missing man last seen driving across Dornoch Bridge found ‘safe and well’

UPDATE: Missing man last seen driving across Dornoch Bridge found ‘safe and well’

06 July 2024

A missing man who sparked a police appeal on Saturday morning has been traced “safe and well”.


Police issue dashcam plea amid ‘concerns for welfare’ of missing man in the Highlands

06 July 2024
Police issue dashcam plea amid ‘concerns for welfare’ of missing man in the Highlands

Police issue dashcam plea amid ‘concerns for welfare’ of missing man in the Highlands

06 July 2024

Concerns are growing for the welfare of a missing Hull man who was last seen driving across the Dornoch Bridge.


UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier two-car crash near Dunrobin Castle

04 July 2024
UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier two-car crash near Dunrobin Castle

UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier two-car crash near Dunrobin Castle

04 July 2024

The A9 was closed both ways for a short time on Thursday afternoon following a crash near Dunrobin Castle.


Voluntary £40 campervan and motorhome pass sparks heated reaction

02 July 2024
Voluntary £40 campervan and motorhome pass sparks heated reaction

Voluntary £40 campervan and motorhome pass sparks heated reaction

02 July 2024

A new voluntary £40 pass for campervanners & motorhome owners visiting the Highlands has sparked heated reaction from residents and travellers alike.


New £40 voluntary campervan pass launched in the Highlands to boost infrastructure

01 July 2024
New £40 voluntary campervan pass launched in the Highlands to boost infrastructure

New £40 voluntary campervan pass launched in the Highlands to boost infrastructure

01 July 2024

A new voluntary scheme has launched aimed at encouraging campervanners visiting the region to contribute towards the cost of tourist infrastructure.


‘Kids Eat Free’ scheme launched at several hotels along North Coast 500

01 July 2024
‘Kids Eat Free’ scheme launched at several hotels along North Coast 500

‘Kids Eat Free’ scheme launched at several hotels along North Coast 500

01 July 2024

Hotels dotted around the North Coast 500 have launched a ‘Kids Eat Free’ initiative this summer.


Giant heart sculptures to follow successful Heilan’ Coo artworks in aid of Highland Hospice

28 June 2024
Giant heart sculptures to follow successful Heilan’ Coo artworks in aid of Highland Hospice

Giant heart sculptures to follow successful Heilan’ Coo artworks in aid of Highland Hospice

28 June 2024

A Highland charity is looking to spread the love after announcing plans for an art trail featuring dozens of giant heart-shaped sculptures.


Caithness police urge public to chat to officers about local issues at Thurso drop-in event

28 June 2024
Caithness police urge public to chat to officers about local issues at Thurso drop-in event

Caithness police urge public to chat to officers about local issues at Thurso drop-in event

28 June 2024

Police are inviting people in the Thurso area to raise their local issues with officers at a special public event next week,


300MW battery storage plan unveiled 11 hectare site near Mey

27 June 2024
300MW battery storage plan unveiled 11 hectare site near Mey

300MW battery storage plan unveiled 11 hectare site near Mey

27 June 2024

Plans for a major 300MW battery storage plant in Caithness capable of providing hours of energy to the grid have lodged with the Scottish Government.


Free pilot to trial reusable packaging in Highlands - and local businesses urged to sign up

27 June 2024
Free pilot to trial reusable packaging in Highlands - and local businesses urged to sign up

Free pilot to trial reusable packaging in Highlands - and local businesses urged to sign up

27 June 2024

A new free Highland pilot scheme aims to cut plastic waste through the use of returnable packaging - and businesses are being urged to sign up.


Furious Highland passengers slam luggage chaos on British Airways flights between Heathrow and Inverness

26 June 2024
Furious Highland passengers slam luggage chaos on British Airways flights between Heathrow and Inverness

Furious Highland passengers slam luggage chaos on British Airways flights between Heathrow and Inverness

26 June 2024

Furious Highland airline passengers have slammed airport baggage chaos that left people stranded without their luggage after jetting into Inverness.


Altnabreac Railway Station could reopen within weeks after ‘progress’ on access

25 June 2024
Altnabreac Railway Station could reopen within weeks after ‘progress’ on access

Altnabreac Railway Station could reopen within weeks after ‘progress’ on access

25 June 2024

Rail services to a mothballed Highland station could resume within weeks after significant “progress” on safe access for maintenance staff.


Former Wick childcare service branded ‘weak’ by inspectors

20 June 2024
Former Wick childcare service branded ‘weak’ by inspectors

Former Wick childcare service branded ‘weak’ by inspectors

20 June 2024

A school holiday care service for children with additional support needs has been rated ‘weak’ and ‘unsatisfactory’ by inspectors.


First Minister accuses Scottish Tory leader of ‘taking Highlanders for granted’ during Inverness visit

16 June 2024
First Minister accuses Scottish Tory leader of ‘taking Highlanders for granted’ during Inverness visit

First Minister accuses Scottish Tory leader of ‘taking Highlanders for granted’ during Inverness visit

16 June 2024

John Swinney hit out at Douglas Ross during a visit to Inverness on Sunday afternoon.


Awards seeking to honour dedicated staff at High Life Highland

15 June 2024
Awards seeking to honour dedicated staff at High Life Highland

Awards seeking to honour dedicated staff at High Life Highland

15 June 2024

Caithness residents are being urged to nominate their favourite High Life Highland staff for awards.


Highlanders named in King Charles’s birthday honours list

14 June 2024
Highlanders named in King Charles’s birthday honours list

Highlanders named in King Charles’s birthday honours list

14 June 2024

Several Highlanders have been honoured in the King’s birthday honours list.


Average speed camera mast locations revealed for A836

13 June 2024
Average speed camera mast locations revealed for A836

Average speed camera mast locations revealed for A836

13 June 2024

The location of average speed cameras on the A836 west of Thurso has been revealed by Transport Scotland.


Don’t miss out on education money, Caithness youngster urged

13 June 2024
Don’t miss out on education money, Caithness youngster urged

Don’t miss out on education money, Caithness youngster urged

13 June 2024

All eligible young people in Caithness are being encouraged to apply for a weekly, term time allowance of £30 per week from August.


PICTURES: Oscars ceremony and big screen showings cap pupils’ film-making exploits

13 June 2024
PICTURES: Oscars ceremony and big screen showings cap pupils’ film-making exploits

PICTURES: Oscars ceremony and big screen showings cap pupils’ film-making exploits

13 June 2024

Movie-making talents of pupils have been celebrated in style - after their creations hit the big screen and were then honoured with an Oscars event.


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