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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.

Missing Aviemore man found, police confirm

08 September 2025
Missing Aviemore man found, police confirm

Missing Aviemore man found, police confirm

08 September 2025

Officers had issued an appeal on Sunday for help tracing Iain Carruthers (43), who had not been seen since Thursday.


Burger van bid is launched for a second A9 layby

06 September 2025
Burger van bid is launched for a second A9 layby

Burger van bid is launched for a second A9 layby

06 September 2025

If approved it would follow first burger stop which opened at Drumochter at end of last year


Major high street names recommit future to Eastgate Centre after £8.5m investment

04 September 2025
Major high street names recommit future to Eastgate Centre after £8.5m investment

Major high street names recommit future to Eastgate Centre after £8.5m investment

04 September 2025

Several major household names have re-committed their futures to Inverness’s Eastgate Shopping Centre in the wake of £8.5m of investment in the mall.


Scandinavian décor and furniture giant to open Inverness store

04 September 2025
Scandinavian décor and furniture giant to open Inverness store

Scandinavian décor and furniture giant to open Inverness store

04 September 2025

Søstrene Grene, which has 320 stores worldwide, is advertising jobs for a new store inside the former RBS branch on the Eastgate Centre’s first floor.


WATCH: Is this Nessie? Fresh sighting of Loch Ness Monster made on popular webcam

03 September 2025
WATCH: Is this Nessie? Fresh sighting of Loch Ness Monster made on popular webcam

WATCH: Is this Nessie? Fresh sighting of Loch Ness Monster made on popular webcam

03 September 2025

Video footage has emerged showing mystery shapes appearing and disappearing on the surface of the loch near the Clansman.


Man charged over Drumnadrochit campsite sex assault of boy (8)

02 September 2025
Man charged over Drumnadrochit campsite sex assault of boy (8)

Man charged over Drumnadrochit campsite sex assault of boy (8)

02 September 2025

The man, aged 44, will appear at Inverness Sheriff Court later today after being charged in connection with the sex assault at Loch Ness Bay Campsite.


200 musicians to light up the Highlands from Applecross to Arisaig for Blas Festival

31 August 2025
200 musicians to light up the Highlands from Applecross to Arisaig for Blas Festival

200 musicians to light up the Highlands from Applecross to Arisaig for Blas Festival

31 August 2025

The Highlands will come alive with traditional music when one of Scotland’s top festivals brings more than 200 musicians to stages across the region.


‘Devastated’ staff confirm closure of major UK chain’s Inverness store

30 August 2025
‘Devastated’ staff confirm closure of major UK chain’s Inverness store

‘Devastated’ staff confirm closure of major UK chain’s Inverness store

30 August 2025

The Original Factory Shop’s store in Academy Street, Inverness, will be closing its doors, the company has confirmed via its social channels.


Council of the Year shortlist honour for Highland Council

25 August 2025
Council of the Year shortlist honour for Highland Council

Council of the Year shortlist honour for Highland Council

25 August 2025

It is the first time the local authority has been shortlisted for the coveted prize - and it will find out if it was successful next month.


Shoulder and knee fracture hospital fall sparks NHS Highland apology

24 August 2025
Shoulder and knee fracture hospital fall sparks NHS Highland apology

Shoulder and knee fracture hospital fall sparks NHS Highland apology

24 August 2025

Health chiefs have been ordered to apologise after a patient broke their shoulder and knee after falling in a Highland hospital.


2500 dine at Eastgate’s new Scran Kitchen in first week as stores report ‘increase in trade’

21 August 2025
2500 dine at Eastgate’s new Scran Kitchen in first week as stores report ‘increase in trade’

2500 dine at Eastgate’s new Scran Kitchen in first week as stores report ‘increase in trade’

21 August 2025

The new-look food court welcomed thousands of diners in its first week, with shop owners reporting increased trade following an “incredible” response.


10,000 lightning strikes included railway damage, travellers warned

15 August 2025
10,000 lightning strikes included railway damage, travellers warned

10,000 lightning strikes included railway damage, travellers warned

15 August 2025

Delays on the Highland main line are possible after the railway was hit by some of the 10,000 lightning bolts in the north of Scotland yesterday.


550 homes without power after electrical fault hits towns

14 August 2025
550 homes without power after electrical fault hits towns

550 homes without power after electrical fault hits towns

14 August 2025

Hundreds of homes in the Newtonmore, Kingussie and Laggan areas were without power this afternoon after an electrical cut.


£50m cash injection to boost Highland Broadband fibre roll-out

14 August 2025
£50m cash injection to boost Highland Broadband fibre roll-out

£50m cash injection to boost Highland Broadband fibre roll-out

14 August 2025

A £50m investment is set to boost Highland Broadband’s roll-out of superfast internet to more than 150 towns and villages by the end of the year.


Crematorium upgrade making ‘significant steps’

12 August 2025
Crematorium upgrade making ‘significant steps’

Crematorium upgrade making ‘significant steps’

12 August 2025

"Significant" steps have been taken to upgrade Inverness's crematorium to ensure it remains fit for purpose, a council committee will hear next week.


Up to 50% fall for some Highland train tickets after peak fares axed

11 August 2025
Up to 50% fall for some Highland train tickets after peak fares axed

Up to 50% fall for some Highland train tickets after peak fares axed

11 August 2025

Rail passengers in the Highlands look set to make big savings on tickets after it was announced that peak fares will be scrapped from next month.


Missing man ‘boarded Inverness-bound LNER train’, say police investigating his disappearance

11 August 2025
Missing man ‘boarded Inverness-bound LNER train’, say police investigating his disappearance

Missing man ‘boarded Inverness-bound LNER train’, say police investigating his disappearance

11 August 2025

Police searching for a missing man have revealed that his last confirmed sighting was boarding an Inverness-bound train.


1500 hours of CCTV footage being scoured by police investigating sex attack on boy

07 August 2025
1500 hours of CCTV footage being scoured by police investigating sex attack on boy

1500 hours of CCTV footage being scoured by police investigating sex attack on boy

07 August 2025

Detectives investigating the attack on the eight-year-old at a Drumnadrochit campsite have also visited 100 properties and reappealed for information.


Highland Fuels becomes ‘Scotland’s leading independent fuel distributor and forecourt operator’ after takeover of rival

04 August 2025
Highland Fuels becomes ‘Scotland’s leading independent fuel distributor and forecourt operator’ after takeover of rival

Highland Fuels becomes ‘Scotland’s leading independent fuel distributor and forecourt operator’ after takeover of rival

04 August 2025

The Highland-based company, which boasts 11 depots, 16 petrol stations and a fleet of 50 road tankers, has purchased Brechin-based Carnegie Fuels.


Storm Floris warnings upgraded to amber after 90mph gusts forecast

03 August 2025
Storm Floris warnings upgraded to amber after 90mph gusts forecast

Storm Floris warnings upgraded to amber after 90mph gusts forecast

03 August 2025

Storm Floris weather warnings for the Highlands have been upgraded to amber - with 80 to 90mph gusts “likely” on “exposed coasts, hills and bridges”.


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