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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.

Long arm of the boar! Police appeal for help reuniting runaway pig with owner

06 December 2024
Long arm of the boar! Police appeal for help reuniting runaway pig with owner

Long arm of the boar! Police appeal for help reuniting runaway pig with owner

06 December 2024

Police have appealed for help reuniting the plucky boar with their owner after it went on the run in Caithness.


'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

06 December 2024
'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

06 December 2024

The hospice said it “simply could not run” without the wonderful army of volunteers who help make it such a force for good in the Highlands.


Crew shortages spark train cancellations for Wick-Inverness travellers

05 December 2024
Crew shortages spark train cancellations for Wick-Inverness travellers

Crew shortages spark train cancellations for Wick-Inverness travellers

05 December 2024

Train crew shortages have cancelled some ScotRail services on the Far North Line.


Highland mobile and broadband woes spark Holyrood petition

04 December 2024
Highland mobile and broadband woes spark Holyrood petition

Highland mobile and broadband woes spark Holyrood petition

04 December 2024

A petition demanding "better digital connectivity" for the Highlands and Islands has been launched by a political campaigner in the region.


Inflation busting rent rises of between 8 and 10% being considered by Highland Council

29 November 2024
Inflation busting rent rises of between 8 and 10% being considered by Highland Council

Inflation busting rent rises of between 8 and 10% being considered by Highland Council

29 November 2024

The council is seeking views over options to increase house rents by 8, 9 or 10 per cent - warning that the money raised is vital for maintenance.


Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

28 November 2024
Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

28 November 2024

The assisted dying bill is set to be debated by politicians in Westminster tomorrow (Friday).


Oil spill fumes behind railway chaos after signalling staff left feeling unwell

27 November 2024
Oil spill fumes behind railway chaos after signalling staff left feeling unwell

Oil spill fumes behind railway chaos after signalling staff left feeling unwell

27 November 2024

Widespread and ongoing train disruption was caused by a diesel leak that left signalling staff feeling ill from the fumes, it has emerged.


Caithness railway station no longer Scotland’s least used - but what has taken its top spot?

22 November 2024
Caithness railway station no longer Scotland’s least used - but what has taken its top spot?

Caithness railway station no longer Scotland’s least used - but what has taken its top spot?

22 November 2024

Eight of Scotland’s 10 least used railway stations are located in the north Highlands - including the least used in the country.


Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

21 November 2024
Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

21 November 2024

An active snow and ice warning for the Highlands has been extended by another 24 hours amid widespread disruption in the region.


Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

20 November 2024
Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

20 November 2024

Heavy snow followed by a rapid thaw and rain could cause disruption to many parts of the Highland this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


Met Office snow warning for Caithness extended by more than 24 hours

20 November 2024
Met Office snow warning for Caithness extended by more than 24 hours

Met Office snow warning for Caithness extended by more than 24 hours

20 November 2024

An active yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been extended into Thursday.


'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

20 November 2024
'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

20 November 2024

Thieves have stolen a number of cars after drivers left them unattended to defrost amid the ongoing cold snap, police have warned.


WATCH: Caithness snow and ice warning comes into force

17 November 2024
WATCH: Caithness snow and ice warning comes into force

WATCH: Caithness snow and ice warning comes into force

17 November 2024

Temperatures are set to plummet overnight after a weather warning for snow and ice came into force across Caithness.


At least £10,000 stolen from Highland resident in courier scam, police hunting thieves

16 November 2024
At least £10,000 stolen from Highland resident in courier scam, police hunting thieves

At least £10,000 stolen from Highland resident in courier scam, police hunting thieves

16 November 2024

A courier scam which conned an Inverness resident out of a five-figure sum of cash has led to a police warning to Highland residents to beware.


Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

16 November 2024
Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

16 November 2024

High Life Highland’s green credentials have been honoured after it clinched a national award.


£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

16 November 2024
£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

16 November 2024

Grieving Highland children will be given extra emotional support at a devastating time in their lives after the Archie Foundation secured vital funds.


Lifesaving volunteers sought as Coastguard launches Highland recruitment drive

16 November 2024
Lifesaving volunteers sought as Coastguard launches Highland recruitment drive

Lifesaving volunteers sought as Coastguard launches Highland recruitment drive

16 November 2024

Coastguard volunteers are being sought in communities right across the Highlands after a recruitment drive was launched.


MFR founder ‘sad’ at end of Highland presenting at station

15 November 2024
MFR founder ‘sad’ at end of Highland presenting at station

MFR founder ‘sad’ at end of Highland presenting at station

15 November 2024

Axeing the final local presenter from MFR has swept away the “last vestige of it being any kind of community station”, its former chief believes.


MFR axes Jodie at Breakfast, will now share same programmes as Edinburgh

13 November 2024
MFR axes Jodie at Breakfast, will now share same programmes as Edinburgh

MFR axes Jodie at Breakfast, will now share same programmes as Edinburgh

13 November 2024

Jodie McCluskey's breakfast show is being axed, signalling an end to MFR's last regular locally-produced programming.


Missing man found ‘safe and well’ following search

12 November 2024
Missing man found ‘safe and well’ following search

Missing man found ‘safe and well’ following search

12 November 2024

A missing Caithness man whose disappearance sparked an extensive coastal search amid concern for his welfare has been found "safe and well".


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