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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.

142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

12 May 2025
142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

142mph hit by motorcyclist and 99mph by NC500 Porsche drivers

12 May 2025

The motorcyclist was snared on a Highland B-road not far from the A9, while a trio of Porsches were snared on the NC500 in Wester Ross.


Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

12 May 2025
Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

12 May 2025

Fake speed bumps locals ridiculed after being installed on a Highland street are being rolled out to 10 more locations - including some in Ross-shire.


Second man charged over devastating Fairways Business Park fire

08 May 2025
Second man charged over devastating Fairways Business Park fire

Second man charged over devastating Fairways Business Park fire

08 May 2025

A second man has been arrested and charged in connection with a major fire at the Fairways Business Park in Inverness.


Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

06 May 2025
Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

06 May 2025

A housing association has been ordered to apologise over failures to tackle anti-social behaviour that left a family feeling they had to move away.


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.


98MW wind farm plan near A9 formally submitted by developers

02 May 2025
98MW wind farm plan near A9 formally submitted by developers

98MW wind farm plan near A9 formally submitted by developers

02 May 2025

Plans for a 14 turbine 98MW wind farm and 50MW battery energy storage site near the A9 at Moy have been submitted to the Scottish Government.


‘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.


UPDATE: Three taken to hospital after A9 crash

29 April 2025
UPDATE: Three taken to hospital after A9 crash

UPDATE: Three taken to hospital after A9 crash

29 April 2025

Three people have been taken to Raigmore Hospital following a crash which closed the A9 for several hours.


A9 closed at Aviemore following 2-car crash

29 April 2025
A9 closed at Aviemore following 2-car crash

A9 closed at Aviemore following 2-car crash

29 April 2025

Emergency services are in attendance following the crash at around 1.15pm. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.


Crash with car kills Etape Loch Ness cyclist

29 April 2025
Crash with car kills Etape Loch Ness cyclist

Crash with car kills Etape Loch Ness cyclist

29 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


‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Badenoch and Strathspey

28 April 2025
‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Badenoch and Strathspey

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Badenoch and Strathspey

28 April 2025

An extreme wildfire risk is in place for the Highlands and Moray this week, as warmer, drier weather spreads in from the south.


New A9 roundabout goes live south of Inverness

24 April 2025
New A9 roundabout goes live south of Inverness

New A9 roundabout goes live south of Inverness

24 April 2025

A new A9 roundabout is now up and running as contractors work on the newest section of dual carriageway south of Inverness.


Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

24 April 2025
Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

24 April 2025

New affordable homes in a Strathdearn community are a big step nearer after school pupils broke ground to signal the start of construction.


‘Drop the drive-thru’ transport officers tell city centre coffee shop applicants

22 April 2025
‘Drop the drive-thru’ transport officers tell city centre coffee shop applicants

‘Drop the drive-thru’ transport officers tell city centre coffee shop applicants

22 April 2025

A new drive-thru coffee shop in Inverness may have driven into a wall before it has even been built after transport officers objected to the plans.


PICTURES: Battle of Culloden remembered with memorial service and events

20 April 2025
PICTURES: Battle of Culloden remembered with memorial service and events

PICTURES: Battle of Culloden remembered with memorial service and events

20 April 2025

The brave men who fell at the Battle of Culloden were remembered with a moving tribute at the annual memorial service on Saturday morning.


‘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.


WATCH: Fake speed bumps in busy road leave stunned residents scratching heads

16 April 2025
WATCH: Fake speed bumps in busy road leave stunned residents scratching heads

WATCH: Fake speed bumps in busy road leave stunned residents scratching heads

16 April 2025

Incredulous locals shaking their heads amid fears the flat road markings will do nothing to improve road safety


Tourist tax ‘looks more of a threat’ to hospitality, warns councillor

12 April 2025
Tourist tax ‘looks more of a threat’ to hospitality, warns councillor

Tourist tax ‘looks more of a threat’ to hospitality, warns councillor

12 April 2025

“Listen to the hospitality trade” over the planned tourist tax, a Highland councillor has urged.


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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