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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.

Girl (10) ‘critical’ in hospital after 3-vehicle crash on A9

25 March 2024
Girl (10) ‘critical’ in hospital after 3-vehicle crash on A9

Girl (10) ‘critical’ in hospital after 3-vehicle crash on A9

25 March 2024

Police have appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious 3-vehicle crash on the A9 left a girl in "critical" condition in hospital.


'Serious' crash closes A9 both ways near Newtonmore

20 March 2024
'Serious' crash closes A9 both ways near Newtonmore

'Serious' crash closes A9 both ways near Newtonmore

20 March 2024

Motorists have been urged to take care after a "serious" crash closed the A9 both ways near Newtonmore.


Crash closes A9 both ways at Aviemore

05 March 2024
Crash closes A9 both ways at Aviemore

Crash closes A9 both ways at Aviemore

05 March 2024

Three fire engines were sent to the scene of the crash shortly before 2pm.


Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

04 March 2024
Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

04 March 2024

NHS Highland has advised people to beware after learning that fraudsters have been targetting patients who use the region's Telecare service.


16 motorists snared by unmarked police patrols in mobile phone crackdown

04 March 2024
16 motorists snared by unmarked police patrols in mobile phone crackdown

16 motorists snared by unmarked police patrols in mobile phone crackdown

04 March 2024

Unmarked police patrol vehicles caught the offenders in the first week of an ongoing crackdown on mobile use while driving.


Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

29 February 2024
Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

29 February 2024

Staff at the University of the Highlands and Islands hit the picket line this morning amid ongoing strike action over pay and job losses.


Whoops! Carrbridge mistaken for Cambridge in railway bridge sign gaffe

27 February 2024
Whoops! Carrbridge mistaken for Cambridge in railway bridge sign gaffe

Whoops! Carrbridge mistaken for Cambridge in railway bridge sign gaffe

27 February 2024

Railway engineers have egg on their faces after a sign on a rail bridge on the Highland Mainline mistakenly mentioned Cambridge instead of Carrbridge.


Railway death of man in 60s 'not suspicious', police confirm

26 February 2024
Railway death of man in 60s 'not suspicious', police confirm

Railway death of man in 60s 'not suspicious', police confirm

26 February 2024

Death of man in Inverness last week not being treated as suspicious, British Transport Police have said


Railway line death in Inverness was man in his 60s, say police

23 February 2024
Railway line death in Inverness was man in his 60s, say police

Railway line death in Inverness was man in his 60s, say police

23 February 2024

British Transport Police has revealed the person's sex and age but he has not yet been named by the force. Investigations are continuing.


Emergency services respond to 'well alight' vehicle fire on A9 near Aviemore

21 February 2024
Emergency services respond to 'well alight' vehicle fire on A9 near Aviemore

Emergency services respond to 'well alight' vehicle fire on A9 near Aviemore

21 February 2024

The A9 near Aviemore was reduced to one lane after a vehicle fire sparked the closure of the northbound lane on Wednesday afternoon.


1 person dead after incident on railway line in Inverness

21 February 2024
1 person dead after incident on railway line in Inverness

1 person dead after incident on railway line in Inverness

21 February 2024

British Transport Police have confirmed that one person was pronounced dead at the scene following an incident on the Far North Line.


Highland rail network faces 'increasing cancellations' due to cuts to Network Rail budget, argues union

17 February 2024
Highland rail network faces 'increasing cancellations' due to cuts to Network Rail budget, argues union

Highland rail network faces 'increasing cancellations' due to cuts to Network Rail budget, argues union

17 February 2024

Cuts to Network Rail increase the likelihood of railway line failures and cancellations, Highland RMT members have warned after more disruption.


'We need more council allotments in the Highlands,' Greens argue amid fears region left behind

17 February 2024
'We need more council allotments in the Highlands,' Greens argue amid fears region left behind

'We need more council allotments in the Highlands,' Greens argue amid fears region left behind

17 February 2024

Providing council-owned & managed allotments across the Highlands must be included in the local authority's latest review, the region's Greens argue.


UHI sites among 21 set to be hit by support staff strike action

16 February 2024
UHI sites among 21 set to be hit by support staff strike action

UHI sites among 21 set to be hit by support staff strike action

16 February 2024

Strikes by Unison members are set to hit a number of Highland colleges later this month, after further industrial action was announced.


Highland MSP repays £129 hotel bill expenses claim after losing flat keys at Holyrood

14 February 2024
Highland MSP repays £129 hotel bill expenses claim after losing flat keys at Holyrood

Highland MSP repays £129 hotel bill expenses claim after losing flat keys at Holyrood

14 February 2024

Edward Mountain had been under fire for the £129 bill which, while legal, drew flak from politicians who argued he shouldn't claim for his own error.


THIRD snow warning issued by Met Office amid forecast for up 20cm of snowfall this weekend

07 February 2024
THIRD snow warning issued by Met Office amid forecast for up 20cm of snowfall this weekend

THIRD snow warning issued by Met Office amid forecast for up 20cm of snowfall this weekend

07 February 2024

Disruptive snow looks set to impact the Highlands into the weekend after the Met Office issued another yellow warning ­– their third in a day.


'Take care' plea to motorists after overnight snows hit Highland roads

07 February 2024
'Take care' plea to motorists after overnight snows hit Highland roads

'Take care' plea to motorists after overnight snows hit Highland roads

07 February 2024

Motorists across the Highlands have been urged to take care after snow fell in many parts of the region overnight.


Snow and ice yellow warning issued for Highlands by Met Office

06 February 2024
Snow and ice yellow warning issued for Highlands by Met Office

Snow and ice yellow warning issued for Highlands by Met Office

06 February 2024

Several inches of snow are possible in some places, amid forecasts for showers and ice across the region.


Highland Mainline closed by flooding, ScotRail and Network Rail confirm

05 February 2024
Highland Mainline closed by flooding, ScotRail and Network Rail confirm

Highland Mainline closed by flooding, ScotRail and Network Rail confirm

05 February 2024

Flooding at Kingussie has forced the closure of the line between Inverness and Perth.


12 flood warnings in force across the Highlands amid heavy rain and weather alerts

05 February 2024
12 flood warnings in force across the Highlands amid heavy rain and weather alerts

12 flood warnings in force across the Highlands amid heavy rain and weather alerts

05 February 2024

Flood warnings for Aviemore, Kingussie, Newtonmore and more are among 12 such alerts issued in the Highlands.


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