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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.

66-hour long snow warnings issued for Moray, Aberdeenshire and Highlands

17 November 2025
66-hour long snow warnings issued for Moray, Aberdeenshire and Highlands

66-hour long snow warnings issued for Moray, Aberdeenshire and Highlands

17 November 2025

Two yellow warnings for snow will run back-to-back across much of Moray, Aberdeenshire and the Highlands from 3am on Tuesday until 9pm on Thursday.


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 as gales rage on

04 October 2025
Storm Amy: Tens of thousands without power as gales rage on

Storm Amy: Tens of thousands without power as gales rage on

04 October 2025

Tens of thousands hit by Storm Amy power cuts, roads blocked and flights affected as gales continue to rage.


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

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

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

02 October 2025

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


WATCH: Storm Amy to bring 80mph gales to Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands

01 October 2025
WATCH: Storm Amy to bring 80mph gales to Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands

WATCH: Storm Amy to bring 80mph gales to Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands

01 October 2025

A yellow warning for winds of more than 80 mph has been issued for Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands for later this week.


‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray

24 September 2025
‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray

24 September 2025

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


Dangerous driver who almost caused ‘serious crash’ on A98 being hunted by police

09 September 2025
Dangerous driver who almost caused ‘serious crash’ on A98 being hunted by police

Dangerous driver who almost caused ‘serious crash’ on A98 being hunted by police

09 September 2025

The incident occurred between Cullen and Portsoy at around 1.50pm on Saturday and involved a blue Skoda Kamiq travelling eastbound.


Storm Floris warnings upgraded to amber after 90mph gusts forecast

03 August 2025
Storm Floris warnings upgraded to amber after 90mph gusts forecast

Storm Floris warnings upgraded to amber after 90mph gusts forecast

03 August 2025

Storm Floris warnings for Moray & Aberdeenshire have been upgraded to amber - with 80 to 90mph gusts “likely” on “exposed coasts, hills and bridges”.


‘Severe’ Storm Floris forecast fuelling ‘growing likelihood’ of Moray and Aberdeenshire power cuts

02 August 2025
‘Severe’ Storm Floris forecast fuelling ‘growing likelihood’ of Moray and Aberdeenshire power cuts

‘Severe’ Storm Floris forecast fuelling ‘growing likelihood’ of Moray and Aberdeenshire power cuts

02 August 2025

Electrical engineers have been placed on yellow alert amid a “growing likelihood” that Storm Floris will spark Moray and Aberdeenshire power cuts.


Storm Floris to batter Moray & Aberdeenshire with 85mph winds

01 August 2025
Storm Floris to batter Moray & Aberdeenshire with 85mph winds

Storm Floris to batter Moray & Aberdeenshire with 85mph winds

01 August 2025

The Met Office has warned that inland gusts of 60-70mph will be possible, and up to 85mph “along exposed Scottish coastlines and hills”.


‘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 dashcam footage following a crash on the A96 east of Inverness that involved a “stolen” car from Buckie.


Thunderstorm warning extended across Moray and Aberdeenshire

13 June 2025
Thunderstorm warning extended across Moray and Aberdeenshire

Thunderstorm warning extended across Moray and Aberdeenshire

13 June 2025

Intense thunderstorms could bring up to 80mm of rain to parts of Moray and Aberdeenshire tomorrow, the Met Office has warned.


Dog’s owners sought after lost pooch handed into police

25 May 2025
Dog’s owners sought after lost pooch handed into police

Dog’s owners sought after lost pooch handed into police

25 May 2025

Police in Elgin and Buckie are trying to reunite a lost dog with their owner.


‘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.


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