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Philip Murray


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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.

‘Huntington’s disease won’t stop me living me life!’

16 April 2025
‘Huntington’s disease won’t stop me living me life!’

‘Huntington’s disease won’t stop me living me life!’

16 April 2025

A Moray man who set up a support group for Huntington’s disease patients after his own diagnosis, says it’s important to stay positive.


Grampian ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

02 April 2025
Grampian ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

Grampian ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

02 April 2025

'Extreme' and 'very high' wildfire warnings have been issued for the Highlands and Moray.


MFR’s Aberdeen and Inverness bases to close

24 March 2025
MFR’s Aberdeen and Inverness bases to close

MFR’s Aberdeen and Inverness bases to close

24 March 2025

The news comes just months after owner Bauer Media axed the final show still broadcast from the site - Jodie at Breakfast.


50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

06 March 2025
50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

06 March 2025

More than 19,000 responses were received over proposals to cut the speed limit from 60mph to 50mph - the biggest response to Transport Scotland ever.


Bike seizure warning issued as police step up patrols in response to complaints

25 February 2025
Bike seizure warning issued as police step up patrols in response to complaints

Bike seizure warning issued as police step up patrols in response to complaints

25 February 2025

Police will step up patrols in response to complaints over off-road bikes at Kingston and Garmouth.


Man killed in A96 collision near Colpy named by police

25 February 2025
Man killed in A96 collision near Colpy named by police

Man killed in A96 collision near Colpy named by police

25 February 2025

A pedestrian killed in a crash on the A96 near Colpy on Friday has been named


Caravan thefts spark police ‘don’t become a victim’ plea to owners

23 February 2025
Caravan thefts spark police ‘don’t become a victim’ plea to owners

Caravan thefts spark police ‘don’t become a victim’ plea to owners

23 February 2025

A spate of thefts involving caravans has sparked a police plea to owners to take extra care to avoid becoming a victim by following security tips.


A96 closed at Elgin after road traffic incident

22 February 2025
A96 closed at Elgin after road traffic incident

A96 closed at Elgin after road traffic incident

22 February 2025

A road traffic incident closed the A96 both ways on the eastern outskirts of Elgin on Saturday morning.


Will police be forced to cut officer numbers in the north?

20 February 2025
Will police be forced to cut officer numbers in the north?

Will police be forced to cut officer numbers in the north?

20 February 2025

That’s the fear after Police Scotland’s chief warned the force will need to review officer recruitment to meet rising National Insurance costs.


70mph gales to hit the north, Met Office warns

20 February 2025
70mph gales to hit the north, Met Office warns

70mph gales to hit the north, Met Office warns

20 February 2025

Gales of up to 70mph are set to batter Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


13 and 14-year-olds found with drugs during police searches

06 February 2025
13 and 14-year-olds found with drugs during police searches

13 and 14-year-olds found with drugs during police searches

06 February 2025

Children as young as 13 were caught carrying drugs on Moray streets by police stop-and-search teams, new figures have revealed.


Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

23 January 2025
Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

23 January 2025

Big name acts Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, CMAT, Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi and Gok Wan among the names added to Belladrum line-up.


All trains cancelled during Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025
All trains cancelled during Storm Éowyn

All trains cancelled during Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025

No trains will run on Friday after rail operators said they will be locking down and bracing for Storm Éowyn.


WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

23 January 2025
WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

23 January 2025

Extremely strong winds are set to batter Scotland tomorrow - with an upgraded amber alert in Moray and a rare red warning in the central belt.


Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

09 January 2025
Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

09 January 2025

The Met Office has extended a snow & ice warning into Friday for Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands. It follows widespread disruption on Thursday.


‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray amid new Met Office weather alerts

05 January 2025
‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray amid new Met Office weather alerts

‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray amid new Met Office weather alerts

05 January 2025

Up to 10cm of fresh snow could fall in Moray, Aberdeenshire and the Highlands - residents have been advised amid new weather Met Office warnings.


Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

04 January 2025
Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

04 January 2025

Plunging temperatures and rain, sleet and snow falling on frozen ground are likely to pose further dangers this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


New ice warning issued by Met Office

03 January 2025
New ice warning issued by Met Office

New ice warning issued by Met Office

03 January 2025

Ice will continue to pose dangers for motorists and pedestrians this evening, the Met Office has warned after issuing a new yellow warning.


Wet Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

30 December 2024
Wet Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

Wet Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

30 December 2024

The forecaster has issued a yellow warning for snow on New Year’s Day and January 2. It follows immediately on from an amber rain alert on Hogmanay.


13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

30 December 2024
13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

30 December 2024

Flood warnings are in place in multiple locations, and rail, air and ferry disruption has been reported as heavy rain and snow hits the north.


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