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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.

UPDATE: One person in hospital following A9 crash south of Inverness

18 September 2025
UPDATE: One person in hospital following A9 crash south of Inverness

UPDATE: One person in hospital following A9 crash south of Inverness

18 September 2025

They were taken to Raigmore Hospital following the crash, which occurred where the A9 and B9154 meet near Moy.


UPDATE: A9 traffic ‘returning to normal’ following earlier crash

18 September 2025
UPDATE: A9 traffic ‘returning to normal’ following earlier crash

UPDATE: A9 traffic ‘returning to normal’ following earlier crash

18 September 2025

Traffic is “returning to normal” following an earlier crash which blocked the A9 in both directions south of Inverness.


Crash blocks A9 south of Inverness

18 September 2025
Crash blocks A9 south of Inverness

Crash blocks A9 south of Inverness

18 September 2025

The collision, which was first reported by Traffic Scotland at 12.23pm, is said to be blocking the road both ways near Daviot.


Railway police numbers to increase

18 September 2025
Railway police numbers to increase

Railway police numbers to increase

18 September 2025

A new UK recruitment drive has been launched by the British Transport Police, which is seeking to add 2 new special constables to its Inverness team.


‘Serious failings’ led to patient’s spinal fractures going undiagnosed

18 September 2025
‘Serious failings’ led to patient’s spinal fractures going undiagnosed

‘Serious failings’ led to patient’s spinal fractures going undiagnosed

18 September 2025

NHS Highland bosses have been told to apologise after a hospital missed “a number of red flags” that led to a patient’s fractures going undiagnosed.


Police ‘on scene’ of A9 crash south of Dalwhinnie

17 September 2025
Police ‘on scene’ of A9 crash south of Dalwhinnie

Police ‘on scene’ of A9 crash south of Dalwhinnie

17 September 2025

Motorists on the A9 are being advised to use caution on approach following a crash south of Dalwhinnie which partially blocked the road.


AXED: Inverness’s Red Hot Highland Fling Hogmanay party scrapped

17 September 2025
AXED: Inverness’s Red Hot Highland Fling Hogmanay party scrapped

AXED: Inverness’s Red Hot Highland Fling Hogmanay party scrapped

17 September 2025

The popular highlight of Highland Hogmanay celebrations has been axed after 17 years due to costs.


‘Significant shift’ in Highland business confidence as new survey shows optimism on the rise

16 September 2025
‘Significant shift’ in Highland business confidence as new survey shows optimism on the rise

‘Significant shift’ in Highland business confidence as new survey shows optimism on the rise

16 September 2025

Fifty-three per cent of Highland businesses were optimistic – up from the 44 per cent recorded when the same survey was conducted last winter.


A9 closed following 2-vehicle crash between Slochd and Tomatin

15 September 2025
A9 closed following 2-vehicle crash between Slochd and Tomatin

A9 closed following 2-vehicle crash between Slochd and Tomatin

15 September 2025

The crash occurred at around 7.10am and emergency services are on the scene. Police are advising motorists to avoid the area.


Will you find meteor? Highland walkers urged to help in search for fireball fragments

12 September 2025
Will you find meteor? Highland walkers urged to help in search for fireball fragments

Will you find meteor? Highland walkers urged to help in search for fireball fragments

12 September 2025

Meteor fragments are believed to have fallen across an area extending from Loch Ericht in the east, and Loch Treig and Ben Alder in the west.


Highland rail passengers’ personal details may have been accessed in LNER data breach

10 September 2025
Highland rail passengers’ personal details may have been accessed in LNER data breach

Highland rail passengers’ personal details may have been accessed in LNER data breach

10 September 2025

The train operator, which runs the daily Highland Chieftain Inverness-London service, said one of its third-party suppliers was hit by the breach.


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.


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