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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: 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.


Carer struck off over ‘extremely serious’ behaviour

29 April 2025
Carer struck off over ‘extremely serious’ behaviour

Carer struck off over ‘extremely serious’ behaviour

29 April 2025

A carer who photographed herself making a 'v' sign at a client and shared it online, and later lied when applying for a new job, has been struck off.


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.


Incurable child’s fundraiser hit by theft of bake sale cakes

29 April 2025
Incurable child’s fundraiser hit by theft of bake sale cakes

Incurable child’s fundraiser hit by theft of bake sale cakes

29 April 2025

A cake sale in aid of a girl with an incurable disease has raised £732 despite dozens of the original cakes being stolen by callous thieves.


‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands and Moray

28 April 2025
‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands and Moray

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands and Moray

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.


Crash with car kills Etape Loch Ness cyclist

28 April 2025
Crash with car kills Etape Loch Ness cyclist

Crash with car kills Etape Loch Ness cyclist

28 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.


Collision involving bike and car sparks police appeal

28 April 2025
Collision involving bike and car sparks police appeal

Collision involving bike and car sparks police appeal

28 April 2025

Police have appealed for help tracing a cyclist after a bike collided with a car on near Nairn.


‘Long, very graceful creature’: First official Nessie sighting of 2025

28 April 2025
‘Long, very graceful creature’: First official Nessie sighting of 2025

‘Long, very graceful creature’: First official Nessie sighting of 2025

28 April 2025

The first official sighting of Nessie in 2025 has been recorded, with eye-witnesses describing a ‘long’ and ‘very graceful’ creature in Loch Ness.


‘New café is just the beginning’: Scran Café is ‘first step’ in major revamp of Eastgate food court

28 April 2025
‘New café is just the beginning’: Scran Café is ‘first step’ in major revamp of Eastgate food court

‘New café is just the beginning’: Scran Café is ‘first step’ in major revamp of Eastgate food court

28 April 2025

Inverness city centre’s newest café has welcomed its first customers after officially opening inside the Eastgate Shopping Centre.


PICTURES: Metal detectorists raise record sum for charity

26 April 2025
PICTURES: Metal detectorists raise record sum for charity

PICTURES: Metal detectorists raise record sum for charity

26 April 2025

Delighted metal detectorists broke their fundraising record at their most recent charity dig - netting more than £1200 for Prostate Scotland.


Tourist chalet pods and house plan lodged

26 April 2025
Tourist chalet pods and house plan lodged

Tourist chalet pods and house plan lodged

26 April 2025

Glamping pods and a house could be built on hillside near Reelig Wood under plans lodged with Highland Council.


New president for Inverness Chamber of Commerce

25 April 2025
New president for Inverness Chamber of Commerce

New president for Inverness Chamber of Commerce

25 April 2025

Marc Wilson has taken on the role following the chamber’s annual general meeting on Friday.


Successful charity The Oxygen Works has ambitious plans despite challenges of economic climate

25 April 2025
Successful charity The Oxygen Works has ambitious plans despite challenges of economic climate

Successful charity The Oxygen Works has ambitious plans despite challenges of economic climate

25 April 2025

A successful local charity which has helped keep Highlanders “healthy and living well" for more than three decades has ambitious plans for the future.


‘The love has been overwhelming’: Café owner praises community support after eatery’s closure

25 April 2025
‘The love has been overwhelming’: Café owner praises community support after eatery’s closure

‘The love has been overwhelming’: Café owner praises community support after eatery’s closure

25 April 2025

The owner of a café which closed its doors earlier this month has paid tribute to the "overwhelming love and support" they have received since then.


Former Caley Thistle player dies, aged 45

25 April 2025
Former Caley Thistle player dies, aged 45

Former Caley Thistle player dies, aged 45

25 April 2025

A minute’s applause will be held in memory of Wayne Addicoat ahead of this weekend’s match against Arbroath. Wayne played 54 times for the club.


24-hour traffic lights set for A9 Tomatin-Moy dualling works, motorists warned

25 April 2025
24-hour traffic lights set for A9 Tomatin-Moy dualling works, motorists warned

24-hour traffic lights set for A9 Tomatin-Moy dualling works, motorists warned

25 April 2025

Temporary traffic lights will be installed on the busy A9 for three weeks next month as part of the ongoing dualling work between Tomatin and Moy.


High-pressure gas main engineers drop objection to battery energy storage site

25 April 2025
High-pressure gas main engineers drop objection to battery energy storage site

High-pressure gas main engineers drop objection to battery energy storage site

25 April 2025

Gas main engineers have dropped objections to a plan for a 50MW battery energy storage facility on the outskirts of Nairn.


Suspicious man lurking near homes sparks police witness appeal

24 April 2025
Suspicious man lurking near homes sparks police witness appeal

Suspicious man lurking near homes sparks police witness appeal

24 April 2025

Police have appealed for information after a man was seen acting suspiciously near homes in Slackbuie.


New café to open in shopping centre next week

24 April 2025
New café to open in shopping centre next week

New café to open in shopping centre next week

24 April 2025

Food fans looking for tasty breakfasts and their bagel fix will have an extra option when a new café opens in Inverness city centre next week.


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.


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