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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.

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

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

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

05 February 2025

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


House fire and car theft sees man arrested and charged

31 January 2025
House fire and car theft sees man arrested and charged

House fire and car theft sees man arrested and charged

31 January 2025

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a house fire and car theft in New Elgin.


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 Moray trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025
All Moray trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

All Moray trains to be 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.


'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Moray and Highlands

20 January 2025
'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Moray and Highlands

'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Moray and Highlands

20 January 2025

Forecasts for a 'weather bomb' caused by an extremely fast jet stream have sparked warnings of 80mph gales for Moray and the Highlands.


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 Moray, the Highlands and Aberdeenshire. It follows widespread disruption on Thursday.


Snow cancels Inverness flights amid widespread disruption at other UK airports

05 January 2025
Snow cancels Inverness flights amid widespread disruption at other UK airports

Snow cancels Inverness flights amid widespread disruption at other UK airports

05 January 2025

Two flights in and out of Inverness Airport were cancelled on Sunday afternoon after heavy snow brought widespread disruption elsewhere in the UK.


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

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

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

05 January 2025

Up to 10cm of fresh snow could fall in Moray, the Highlands and Aberdeenshire - 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.


‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Spey communities

31 December 2024
‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Spey communities

‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Spey communities

31 December 2024

More than 20 active flood warnings were in force in Moray and the Highlands on Hogmanay - with three at the highest "severe" danger to life level.


A9 and A96 affected by flooding, warns Traffic Scotland

31 December 2024
A9 and A96 affected by flooding, warns Traffic Scotland

A9 and A96 affected by flooding, warns Traffic Scotland

31 December 2024

A section of the A96 between Elgin and Forres is “restricted due to flooding”, and the A9 in Inverness is also affected.


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

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

Wet Moray 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.


Amber rain warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ Hogmanay travel disruption

30 December 2024
Amber rain warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ Hogmanay travel disruption

Amber rain warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ Hogmanay travel disruption

30 December 2024

A new amber warning has been issued covering Inverness, Dingwall, the Great Glen, Aviemore and Rothes. Up to 70mm is expected on top of sodden ground.


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 force on the Spey, and rail journeys between Elgin and Inverness are among those cancelled due to the weather.


Deliberate fire ruptured gas pipe while people were home

29 December 2024
Deliberate fire ruptured gas pipe while people were home

Deliberate fire ruptured gas pipe while people were home

29 December 2024

Police are investigating a deliberate fire in Elgin which ruptured a gas line while people were in houses nearby.


Fog-bound airports reported as arrivals delayed at Inverness

27 December 2024
Fog-bound airports reported as arrivals delayed at Inverness

Fog-bound airports reported as arrivals delayed at Inverness

27 December 2024

Several flights into Inverness were delayed amid reports of dense fog disruption in parts of the UK on Friday evening.


UPDATE: Motorist charged following A96 crash which left him and passenger in hospital

27 December 2024
UPDATE: Motorist charged following A96 crash which left him and passenger in hospital

UPDATE: Motorist charged following A96 crash which left him and passenger in hospital

27 December 2024

A man has been arrested and charged following a car crash on the A96 that left both him and a female passenger in hospital.


Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

27 December 2024
Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

27 December 2024

A soggy Hogmanay is on the cards after the Met Office issued a weather warning for heavy rain in the Highlands.


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