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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.

4 fire engines and helicopter tackle fresh wildfire on A939 Nairn-Dava road

18 July 2025
4 fire engines and helicopter tackle fresh wildfire on A939 Nairn-Dava road

4 fire engines and helicopter tackle fresh wildfire on A939 Nairn-Dava road

18 July 2025

Appliances from Inverness, Nairn, Grantown-on-Spey and Forres were scrambled to the scene at 2.35pm amid an active extreme wildfire warning.


‘Stolen’ car involved in A96 crash that left 3 in hospital and killed dog

18 July 2025
‘Stolen’ car involved in A96 crash that left 3 in hospital and killed dog

‘Stolen’ car involved in A96 crash that left 3 in hospital and killed dog

18 July 2025

Police have appealed for information and dashcam footage of the cars involved in the crash, which occurred on the A96 at Newton of Petty at 8.45am.


2 people airlifted to hospital after serious 3-car crash on A96

18 July 2025
2 people airlifted to hospital after serious 3-car crash on A96

2 people airlifted to hospital after serious 3-car crash on A96

18 July 2025

The crash occurred at Newton of Petty at 8.44am. The Scottish Ambulance Service sent 2 air ambulances, 3 ambulances, a trauma team and paramedics.


Thousands without power in Aird and Loch Ness-side communities

18 July 2025
Thousands without power in Aird and Loch Ness-side communities

Thousands without power in Aird and Loch Ness-side communities

18 July 2025

The power cut, which is centred on The Aird, is affecting almost 900 homes and businesses - meaning potentially thousands of residents.


Roadworks set to close busy Inverness street

18 July 2025
Roadworks set to close busy Inverness street

Roadworks set to close busy Inverness street

18 July 2025

A busy Inverness road will close for several nights next week while vital resurfacing works take place.


Thunder and heavy rain forecast sparks weather warning for Highlands and Moray

18 July 2025
Thunder and heavy rain forecast sparks weather warning for Highlands and Moray

Thunder and heavy rain forecast sparks weather warning for Highlands and Moray

18 July 2025

The warning is in force on Saturday and Sunday, amid forecasts for locally persistent rainfall in some parts of Highland and Moray.


A96 closed following crash between Inverness and Nairn

18 July 2025
A96 closed following crash between Inverness and Nairn

A96 closed following crash between Inverness and Nairn

18 July 2025

Emergency services are on the scene of the collision, which occurred near Newton of Petty at around 8.46am.


Witness appeal launched after A96 crash leaves one in hospital

18 July 2025
Witness appeal launched after A96 crash leaves one in hospital

Witness appeal launched after A96 crash leaves one in hospital

18 July 2025

Police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage after a crash on the A96 left one man in hospital.


£9m Highland estate for sale in Great Glen

18 July 2025
£9m Highland estate for sale in Great Glen

£9m Highland estate for sale in Great Glen

18 July 2025

The Glen Buck Estate, which stretches across almost 9000 acres, includes land at the northern end of Loch Oich.


‘Keep off the grass!’ Sea of cars parked illegally at Nairn Links spark fines warning

17 July 2025
‘Keep off the grass!’ Sea of cars parked illegally at Nairn Links spark fines warning

‘Keep off the grass!’ Sea of cars parked illegally at Nairn Links spark fines warning

17 July 2025

Cars parked on the Links grass in Nairn have sparked warnings from fed-up council officials amid local concerns.


‘Full circle moment’ as Black Isle designer creates official Commonwealth Games tartan

17 July 2025
‘Full circle moment’ as Black Isle designer creates official Commonwealth Games tartan

‘Full circle moment’ as Black Isle designer creates official Commonwealth Games tartan

17 July 2025

Award-winning Black Isle designer Siobhan Mackenzie has designed the official tartan for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games


Farmer (83) crushed to death by protective cow while he was feeding calf

17 July 2025
Farmer (83) crushed to death by protective cow while he was feeding calf

Farmer (83) crushed to death by protective cow while he was feeding calf

17 July 2025

Fraser Johnstone died after being trampled and crushed by a cow at his farm while he was feeding its calf, a fatal accident inquiry has heard.


Housing plans get go ahead in Black Isle village

16 July 2025
Housing plans get go ahead in Black Isle village

Housing plans get go ahead in Black Isle village

16 July 2025

Eight new homes could be built on land in Fortrose in the near future after plans to create house plots on the site got the green light.


£500k care home expansion given green light

16 July 2025
£500k care home expansion given green light

£500k care home expansion given green light

16 July 2025

A £500,000 expansion of a Black Isle care home has been given the go ahead.


Third site for Inverness gym as plans emerge?

16 July 2025
Third site for Inverness gym as plans emerge?

Third site for Inverness gym as plans emerge?

16 July 2025

A successful Inverness gym which expanded into Nairn looks set to open a third outlet after plans for a site in Alness town centre emerged.


Five fire engines deployed after ‘overturned vehicle’ closes A9

16 July 2025
Five fire engines deployed after ‘overturned vehicle’ closes A9

Five fire engines deployed after ‘overturned vehicle’ closes A9

16 July 2025

Emergency services have scrambled to the scene after an overturned vehicle closed the A9 in both directions between Slochd and Carrbridge.


20mph limit plan lodged for Southern Distributor Road

16 July 2025
20mph limit plan lodged for Southern Distributor Road

20mph limit plan lodged for Southern Distributor Road

16 July 2025

The part-time 20mph limit would be located on a 341 metre stretch of the busy road outside the Inverness Gaelic Primary School and Asda.


Merger to create £100m turnover farming giant is approved

14 July 2025
Merger to create £100m turnover farming giant is approved

Merger to create £100m turnover farming giant is approved

14 July 2025

Inverness-based Highland Business Services (HBS) will merge with Laurencekirk’s Ringlink (Scotland) after the co-operative’s members voted in favour.


Guest house ‘to house riverside hotel staff’ after plan approved

14 July 2025
Guest house ‘to house riverside hotel staff’ after plan approved

Guest house ‘to house riverside hotel staff’ after plan approved

14 July 2025

Mars Projects Ltd says the use of the former West End Guest House to accommodate its staff will enable it to reopen the Strathness House Hotel.


Two men charged following ‘frightening’ robbery in home

14 July 2025
Two men charged following ‘frightening’ robbery in home

Two men charged following ‘frightening’ robbery in home

14 July 2025

Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the robbery of a man in his own home in Inverness at the weekend.


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