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Niall Harkiss


Rural communities reporter

Niall Harkiss is our rural communities reporter, mostly covering stories for the Northern Times, Ross-shire Journal and Strathspey and Badenoch Herald titles. An experienced writer and publisher covering sport and community news, Niall joined the company in 2021.

Niall Harkiss

Two men (21 and 17) arrested and charged in connection with damage to vehicles in Elgin

06 April 2025
Two men (21 and 17) arrested and charged in connection with damage to vehicles in Elgin

Two men (21 and 17) arrested and charged in connection with damage to vehicles in Elgin

06 April 2025

Police Scotland have launched an appeal for information after a spate of vandalism at a premises in Chanonry Road, Elgin.


Missing 12-year-old boys from Elgin now traced, police have confirmed

22 March 2025
Missing 12-year-old boys from Elgin now traced, police have confirmed

Missing 12-year-old boys from Elgin now traced, police have confirmed

22 March 2025

Police Scotland has confirmed that two boys reported as missing from the Elgin area have now been traced.


Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

06 March 2025
Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

06 March 2025

Peter Granville Fowler MBE, a visionary newspaper publisher who played a pivotal role in the evolution of regional news across the north has died.


Woman (39) arrested and charged in connection with ‘wasting police time’ after investigation into sexual assault and robbery claims

06 March 2025
Woman (39) arrested and charged in connection with ‘wasting police time’ after investigation into sexual assault and robbery claims

Woman (39) arrested and charged in connection with ‘wasting police time’ after investigation into sexual assault and robbery claims

06 March 2025

After carrying out extensive enquiries, police say they are “content that no sexual crime or robbery has occurred”.


Who topped the list for Moray in the Sunday Times primary school league table for 2025?

28 February 2025
Who topped the list for Moray in the Sunday Times primary school league table for 2025?

Who topped the list for Moray in the Sunday Times primary school league table for 2025?

28 February 2025

A total of 21 schools were ranked from the Moray area.


Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

27 February 2025
Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

27 February 2025

Local authorities such as Moray Council are being called upon to review ASL provision processes.


Police launch enquiry after ‘unexplained’ death of man (66) in Elgin

06 January 2025
Police launch enquiry after ‘unexplained’ death of man (66) in Elgin

Police launch enquiry after ‘unexplained’ death of man (66) in Elgin

06 January 2025

Police Scotland are investigating the sudden death of a 66-year-old man at a property in Elgin.


Appointment of board chairs to UHI Inverness and UHI Moray to bring ‘outstanding expertise’ to learning

11 November 2024
Appointment of board chairs to UHI Inverness and UHI Moray to bring ‘outstanding expertise’ to learning

Appointment of board chairs to UHI Inverness and UHI Moray to bring ‘outstanding expertise’ to learning

11 November 2024

Victoria Erasmus will take the chair for UHI Inverness in 2025, while Eilidh Kennedy McLean MBE will take up her position for UHI Moray in December.


Police launch appeal after vehicle theft in Elgin

01 September 2024
Police launch appeal after vehicle theft in Elgin

Police launch appeal after vehicle theft in Elgin

01 September 2024

Officers are appealing following the theft of a black Land Rover Discovery in Elgin.


Finalists announced for Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024

28 August 2024
Finalists announced for Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024

Finalists announced for Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024

28 August 2024

Finalists in this year’s Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards (HIFAD), supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, have been announced.


'Damaging gusts and heavy rain' ahead as Storm Isha warning is raised to amber

20 January 2024
'Damaging gusts and heavy rain' ahead as Storm Isha warning is raised to amber

'Damaging gusts and heavy rain' ahead as Storm Isha warning is raised to amber

20 January 2024

The public are being warned to prepare for a 12-hour spell of 'very strong, damaging winds'.


Highland driver charged after £4.4m cocaine found in car

22 December 2022
Highland driver charged after £4.4m cocaine found in car

Highland driver charged after £4.4m cocaine found in car

22 December 2022

Vehicle containing 55kg of drugs stopped near London.


Highland Football League Cup anniversary celebrated with new book

20 October 2022
Highland Football League Cup anniversary celebrated with new book

Highland Football League Cup anniversary celebrated with new book

20 October 2022

The book retells the 75 year history of the trophy.


Buckie Thistle and Rothes fight out 13-goal thriller in Highland League under-18s

03 March 2022
Buckie Thistle and Rothes fight out 13-goal thriller in Highland League under-18s

Buckie Thistle and Rothes fight out 13-goal thriller in Highland League under-18s

03 March 2022

Alness lead the way at top of the table.


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