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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

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?

02 March 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?

02 March 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.


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.


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