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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.

Luxury glamping site plans lodged for Easter Ross farm

05 May 2025
Luxury glamping site plans lodged for Easter Ross farm

Luxury glamping site plans lodged for Easter Ross farm

05 May 2025

A new "luxury" glamping site could be created in Easter Ross after plans were submitted to Highland Council.


£1.3m in winter heating support ‘helped 18,000 Highland adults and children stay warmer’

05 May 2025
£1.3m in winter heating support ‘helped 18,000 Highland adults and children stay warmer’

£1.3m in winter heating support ‘helped 18,000 Highland adults and children stay warmer’

05 May 2025

Almost 18,000 Highland children and adults had warmer homes over winter after receiving £1.3 million in heating payment help, new figures reveal.


Patient’s deep vein thrombosis misery sparks order to GP to apologise

04 May 2025
Patient’s deep vein thrombosis misery sparks order to GP to apologise

Patient’s deep vein thrombosis misery sparks order to GP to apologise

04 May 2025

A GP surgery has been told to apologise to a patient for its “unreasonable failure” to diagnose their deep vein thrombosis over an 18 month period.


NHS Highland told to apologise following care failings ruling

03 May 2025
NHS Highland told to apologise following care failings ruling

NHS Highland told to apologise following care failings ruling

03 May 2025

Health chiefs at NHS Highland have been ordered to apologise to relatives over the nursing care given to a patient who later died in hospital.


‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

01 May 2025
‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

01 May 2025

Water scarcity alerts have been issued in several Highland river catchments following a drier than normal April in many parts.


‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands and Moray

28 April 2025
‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands and Moray

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands and Moray

28 April 2025

An extreme wildfire risk is in place for eastern Sutherland and Easter Ross this week, as warmer, drier weather spreads in from the south.


Crash with car kills Etape Loch Ness cyclist

28 April 2025
Crash with car kills Etape Loch Ness cyclist

Crash with car kills Etape Loch Ness cyclist

28 April 2025

A cyclist taking part in the annual Etape Loch Ness sportive has died after their bike and a BMW collided on the route near the event’s finish.


‘Long, very graceful creature’: First official Nessie sighting of 2025

28 April 2025
‘Long, very graceful creature’: First official Nessie sighting of 2025

‘Long, very graceful creature’: First official Nessie sighting of 2025

28 April 2025

The first official sighting of Nessie in 2025 has been recorded, with eye-witnesses describing a ‘long’ and ‘very graceful’ creature in Loch Ness.


Moving tribute to “well loved” north Highlands man unveiled at Inverness’s Victorian Market

21 April 2025
Moving tribute to “well loved” north Highlands man unveiled at Inverness’s Victorian Market

Moving tribute to “well loved” north Highlands man unveiled at Inverness’s Victorian Market

21 April 2025

A moving memorial to a “well loved” and much missed Highland man has been installed in Inverness as a lasting tribute to him.


‘Technical’ issue sparks Easter getaway misery for CalMac ferry passengers

17 April 2025
‘Technical’ issue sparks Easter getaway misery for CalMac ferry passengers

‘Technical’ issue sparks Easter getaway misery for CalMac ferry passengers

17 April 2025

CalMac sailings in and out of Ullapool have been hit by cancellations following a “technical” issue - causing Easter getaway misery for passengers.


Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

17 April 2025
Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

17 April 2025

Several trains travelling in and out of Inverness are affected by the disruption - two on the Far North Line and two on the Inverness-Aberdeen line.


A9 caution warning after breakdown at Berriedale

17 April 2025
A9 caution warning after breakdown at Berriedale

A9 caution warning after breakdown at Berriedale

17 April 2025

Motorists have been urged to be cautious on approach after a breakdown partially blocked the A9 between Berriedale and Helmsdale.


‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

17 April 2025
‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

17 April 2025

The campaign for a vital railway project that could sharply improve train reliability on the Far North Line has won the backing of a Holyrood hopeful.


‘Huntington’s disease took my gran, mum and sister, but I won’t let it change my life!’

16 April 2025
‘Huntington’s disease took my gran, mum and sister, but I won’t let it change my life!’

‘Huntington’s disease took my gran, mum and sister, but I won’t let it change my life!’

16 April 2025

A Highland man whose family has been blighted by Huntington’s disease and is now fighting it as well remains fiercely positive about the future.


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

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

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

16 April 2025

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


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.


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

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

18-month wait for trains is over as Far North Line’s Altnabreac 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.


Historic 18th century laird’s house could be yours for just £350,000

12 April 2025
Historic 18th century laird’s house could be yours for just £350,000

Historic 18th century laird’s house could be yours for just £350,000

12 April 2025

A handsome and historic 18th century laird’s house could be yours for just £350,000!


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

12 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

12 April 2025

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


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.


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