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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.

Numerous flights cancelled as Storm Amy hits air travel

04 October 2025
Numerous flights cancelled as Storm Amy hits air travel

Numerous flights cancelled as Storm Amy hits air travel

04 October 2025

Cancellations have impacted some flights in and out of Inverness and Aberdeen as Storm Amy continues.


Storm Amy: Tens of thousands without power and major A-roads blocked

04 October 2025
Storm Amy: Tens of thousands without power and major A-roads blocked

Storm Amy: Tens of thousands without power and major A-roads blocked

04 October 2025

WATCH: Video of big fallen tree blocks Cairngorm ski road


Trains to be suspended during worst of Storm Amy

02 October 2025
Trains to be suspended during worst of Storm Amy

Trains to be suspended during worst of Storm Amy

02 October 2025

All Highland rail lines will be suspended on Friday evening when Storm Amy hits, it has been confirmed.


WATCH: 95mph winds to batter Highlands after Storm Amy warning upgraded to amber

02 October 2025
WATCH: 95mph winds to batter Highlands after Storm Amy warning upgraded to amber

WATCH: 95mph winds to batter Highlands after Storm Amy warning upgraded to amber

02 October 2025

“Damaging winds” of up to 95mph are now expected to batter parts of the Highlands and Moray, after Storm Amy weather warnings were upgraded to amber.


WATCH: Storm Amy to bring 80mph gales to Highlands

01 October 2025
WATCH: Storm Amy to bring 80mph gales to Highlands

WATCH: Storm Amy to bring 80mph gales to Highlands

01 October 2025

A pre-existing rain warning has also been extended to cover more of the region, with alerts now in force from 5pm today until the end of Saturday,


WATCH: 250mm of rain to drench parts of the Highlands after yellow weather warning issued

29 September 2025
WATCH: 250mm of rain to drench parts of the Highlands after yellow weather warning issued

WATCH: 250mm of rain to drench parts of the Highlands after yellow weather warning issued

29 September 2025

Heavy rain is set to bring a risk of flooding to transport disruption to parts of the Highlands, the Met Office has warned.


Major radio station set to broadcast live from Highland train

24 September 2025
Major radio station set to broadcast live from Highland train

Major radio station set to broadcast live from Highland train

24 September 2025

A special live radio broadcast marking 200 years of the UK railway will be aired from the Highland Chieftain as it travels from Inverness to London.


‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands

24 September 2025
‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands

24 September 2025

Wildfire risks in the Highlands and Moray will be “very high to extreme” in the coming days, residents and visitors have been warned.


You’re nicked! Speeding 110mph ‘performance cars’ caught by police on A9

22 September 2025
You’re nicked! Speeding 110mph ‘performance cars’ caught by police on A9

You’re nicked! Speeding 110mph ‘performance cars’ caught by police on A9

22 September 2025

Police shared a photo showing the cars had been travelling at up to 110mph on a section of the road south of Dalwhinnie.


WATCH: Rare new addition at wildlife park meets the ‘neigh’-bours

22 September 2025
WATCH: Rare new addition at wildlife park meets the ‘neigh’-bours

WATCH: Rare new addition at wildlife park meets the ‘neigh’-bours

22 September 2025

A cute and very rare new arrival has been making herself at home at Highland Wildlife Park following her birth earlier this month.


Beloved musical Annie coming to Eden Court

22 September 2025
Beloved musical Annie coming to Eden Court

Beloved musical Annie coming to Eden Court

22 September 2025

Musical fans will get the chance to enjoy one of the world’s most beloved shows when a new community production of Annie hits the Inverness stage.


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.


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