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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.

Crash closes Culloden Moor road, say police

30 December 2024
Crash closes Culloden Moor road, say police

Crash closes Culloden Moor road, say police

30 December 2024

Motorists have been advised to find an alternative route after a crash closed the B9006 Culloden Moor road.


Amber rain warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ Hogmanay travel disruption

30 December 2024
Amber rain warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ Hogmanay travel disruption

Amber rain warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ Hogmanay travel disruption

30 December 2024

A new amber warning has been issued covering Inverness, Dingwall, the Great Glen, Aviemore and Rothes. Up to 70mm is expected on top of sodden ground.


WATCH: Flooding forces closure of Highland mainline to all rail services

30 December 2024
WATCH: Flooding forces closure of Highland mainline to all rail services

WATCH: Flooding forces closure of Highland mainline to all rail services

30 December 2024

Rail passengers on the Highland mainline face major disruption after rising river levels forced the closure of the line at Kingussie.


13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

30 December 2024
13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

30 December 2024

Flood warnings are in place in multiple locations, and rail, air and ferry disruption has been reported as heavy rain and snow hits the north.


Missing man last seen at Highland mainline railway station sparks police appeal

29 December 2024
Missing man last seen at Highland mainline railway station sparks police appeal

Missing man last seen at Highland mainline railway station sparks police appeal

29 December 2024

Police have appealed for help tracing a man who was last seen at a railway station on the Highland mainline.


Housebuilder donates thousands to worthy causes

29 December 2024
Housebuilder donates thousands to worthy causes

Housebuilder donates thousands to worthy causes

29 December 2024

Mikeysline, Cash for Kids, the Archie Foundation, Forres & Nairn District Riding for the Disabled, & Nairn River Enterprise were among the recipients.


Road safety fears raised over BT Street Hub wi-fi plans

28 December 2024
Road safety fears raised over BT Street Hub wi-fi plans

Road safety fears raised over BT Street Hub wi-fi plans

28 December 2024

Plans to replace several city centre phone boxes with public wi-fi hubs face another hurdle after falling foul of road safety concerns.


Fog-bound airports reported as arrivals delayed at Inverness

27 December 2024
Fog-bound airports reported as arrivals delayed at Inverness

Fog-bound airports reported as arrivals delayed at Inverness

27 December 2024

Several flights into Inverness were delayed amid reports of dense fog disruption in parts of the UK on Friday evening.


UPDATE: Motorist charged following A96 crash which left him and passenger in hospital

27 December 2024
UPDATE: Motorist charged following A96 crash which left him and passenger in hospital

UPDATE: Motorist charged following A96 crash which left him and passenger in hospital

27 December 2024

A man has been arrested and charged following a car crash on the A96 that left both him and a female passenger in hospital.


MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

27 December 2024
MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

27 December 2024

A multi-million pound rise in anti-diabetes medication spending at NHS Highland highlights the need tor better prevention measures, an MSP has argued.


Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

27 December 2024
Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

27 December 2024

A soggy Hogmanay is on the cards after the Met Office issued a weather warning for heavy rain in the Highlands.


Eastgate Centre’s Christmas shopping rush sees mall enjoy busiest day of 2024

27 December 2024
Eastgate Centre’s Christmas shopping rush sees mall enjoy busiest day of 2024

Eastgate Centre’s Christmas shopping rush sees mall enjoy busiest day of 2024

27 December 2024

A delighted retail boss believes Inverness may have bucked some of the UK festive season shopping slumps reported elsewhere.


20mph speed limits to be made permanent under council plans

27 December 2024
20mph speed limits to be made permanent under council plans

20mph speed limits to be made permanent under council plans

27 December 2024

New 20mph speed limits in communities across the Highlands look set to be made permanent.


PICTURES: Boxing Day sales entice bargain hunters out

26 December 2024
PICTURES: Boxing Day sales entice bargain hunters out

PICTURES: Boxing Day sales entice bargain hunters out

26 December 2024

Bargain hunters were out and about in Inverness on Thursday as the Boxing Day sales got under way in many stores.


Scottish report hails successful work in Nairn to boost visitor numbers

26 December 2024
Scottish report hails successful work in Nairn to boost visitor numbers

Scottish report hails successful work in Nairn to boost visitor numbers

26 December 2024

Work to boost visitor numbers in Nairn has been recognised in a leading new report.


Christmas sighting of missing man reported as police urge people to check gardens and sheds

26 December 2024
Christmas sighting of missing man reported as police urge people to check gardens and sheds

Christmas sighting of missing man reported as police urge people to check gardens and sheds

26 December 2024

Police looking for missing man Marc Drostie have urged people to check their sheds. The plea comes as a Christmas Eve sighting was reported.


Controversial EV hub plan’s revisions fail to win over community critics

26 December 2024
Controversial EV hub plan’s revisions fail to win over community critics

Controversial EV hub plan’s revisions fail to win over community critics

26 December 2024

Critics of controversial plans for an EV charge hub, shop and restaurant have not been won over by changes to the proposals.


New cattery proposed as planning application lodged

25 December 2024
New cattery proposed as planning application lodged

New cattery proposed as planning application lodged

25 December 2024

A new cattery could open south of Inverness after plans were submitted to Highland Council.


Christmas of Yesteryear: Stories making the headlines in festive seasons long ago

25 December 2024
Christmas of Yesteryear: Stories making the headlines in festive seasons long ago

Christmas of Yesteryear: Stories making the headlines in festive seasons long ago

25 December 2024

Part two: Snow 15ft deep, the future route of the Highland mainline, and a surprise appearance by Santa at a council meeting were making the news.


Christmas Eve power cut hits almost 1000 Highland homes

24 December 2024
Christmas Eve power cut hits almost 1000 Highland homes

Christmas Eve power cut hits almost 1000 Highland homes

24 December 2024

Forty-four separate postcodes dotted in communities in Sutherland and Wester Ross were among those affected.


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