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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

Over 1000 homes in west Sutherland hit by SSEN fault on main network

27 April 2024
Over 1000 homes in west Sutherland hit by SSEN fault on main network

Over 1000 homes in west Sutherland hit by SSEN fault on main network

27 April 2024

The fault was reported at 10.30am.


‘We were gobsmacked’ — Tain pub’s joy at regional award win

24 April 2024
‘We were gobsmacked’ — Tain pub’s joy at regional award win

‘We were gobsmacked’ — Tain pub’s joy at regional award win

24 April 2024

The Star Inn in Tain won Best Licensed Premises in the Inverness heat.


Award-winning Irish band comes to Brora for special night of country music

24 April 2024
Award-winning Irish band comes to Brora for special night of country music

Award-winning Irish band comes to Brora for special night of country music

24 April 2024

The award-winning Stephen Smyth Band will be playing at Brora Social Club in May.


Industrial action had ‘minimal impact’ on college operations, UHI Inverness say

23 April 2024
Industrial action had ‘minimal impact’ on college operations, UHI Inverness say

Industrial action had ‘minimal impact’ on college operations, UHI Inverness say

23 April 2024

UHI Inverness say they will continue to support the talks between the trade unions and College Employers Scotland.


Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election

22 April 2024
Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election

Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election

22 April 2024

Prospective candidates will have until 4pm on Friday 10 May 2024 to submit their completed nomination forms.


B9176 route reopens a week early after essential bridge repairs

22 April 2024
B9176 route reopens a week early after essential bridge repairs

B9176 route reopens a week early after essential bridge repairs

22 April 2024

Repairs to Struie High Bridge was subject to council repairs.


Couple’s dream countryside home near Golspie to star in BBC series ‘Escape to the Country’

18 April 2024
Couple’s dream countryside home near Golspie to star in BBC series ‘Escape to the Country’

Couple’s dream countryside home near Golspie to star in BBC series ‘Escape to the Country’

18 April 2024

Hill Cottage near Golspie has been selected as the ‘wild card’ in a BBC TV series.


Tain pub’s gratitude to punters after regional award shortlisting

17 April 2024
Tain pub’s gratitude to punters after regional award shortlisting

Tain pub’s gratitude to punters after regional award shortlisting

17 April 2024

The Star Inn have been shortlisted the title of “Best Licensed Traders” in the Highlands.


‘Close call’ as SFRS called to early morning fire at Tain bakery

16 April 2024
‘Close call’ as SFRS called to early morning fire at Tain bakery

‘Close call’ as SFRS called to early morning fire at Tain bakery

16 April 2024

Two appliances were required to attend the blaze early this morning.


Historic first wicket for Dornoch cricketers in Development Cup opener

15 April 2024
Historic first wicket for Dornoch cricketers in Development Cup opener

Historic first wicket for Dornoch cricketers in Development Cup opener

15 April 2024

Matthew Millward made history for Dornoch cricket club on Sunday.


Sutherland sides record big wins to reach Stafford Cup semis

15 April 2024
Sutherland sides record big wins to reach Stafford Cup semis

Sutherland sides record big wins to reach Stafford Cup semis

15 April 2024

Golspie and Lochinver recorded bumper wins to join Helmsdale in the semi-finals.


‘Alasdair was a champion of the community’ — Gala committee’s tribute to ‘esteemed’ chairperson

10 April 2024
‘Alasdair was a champion of the community’ — Gala committee’s tribute to ‘esteemed’ chairperson

‘Alasdair was a champion of the community’ — Gala committee’s tribute to ‘esteemed’ chairperson

10 April 2024

Tain Gala Association has paid tribute to its long-serving chairperson after his sudden death last Thursday at the age of 65.


Competitive return for Dornoch cricket club this Sunday after 27 year absence

09 April 2024
Competitive return for Dornoch cricket club this Sunday after 27 year absence

Competitive return for Dornoch cricket club this Sunday after 27 year absence

09 April 2024

Dornoch Cricket Club meet Skye & Lochalsh at Nairn in the NoSCA Development Cup this weekend.


Brora youngster suffers leg break as Sutherland summer football season kicks off

08 April 2024
Brora youngster suffers leg break as Sutherland summer football season kicks off

Brora youngster suffers leg break as Sutherland summer football season kicks off

08 April 2024

Golspie Stafford entertained Brora Wanderers in the first round of the Stafford Cup.


‘Stunning seascapes and beautiful beaches’ of the north-west are inspiration for writer’s debut novel, ‘The Flitspace’

05 April 2024
‘Stunning seascapes and beautiful beaches’ of the north-west are inspiration for writer’s debut novel, ‘The Flitspace’

‘Stunning seascapes and beautiful beaches’ of the north-west are inspiration for writer’s debut novel, ‘The Flitspace’

05 April 2024

First-time fiction writer Stewart Cable has been holidaying in Assynt since he was a child.


Football club’s pledge to promote mental health awareness in the west coast with Mikeysline partnership

03 April 2024
Football club’s pledge to promote mental health awareness in the west coast with Mikeysline partnership

Football club’s pledge to promote mental health awareness in the west coast with Mikeysline partnership

03 April 2024

Lochbroom AFC in Ullapool will carry the message that it’s “ok not to be ok” on their shoulders this summer.


PICTURES: Weekend of celebration for Moderator’s cathedral visit in Dornoch

03 April 2024
PICTURES: Weekend of celebration for Moderator’s cathedral visit in Dornoch

PICTURES: Weekend of celebration for Moderator’s cathedral visit in Dornoch

03 April 2024

The Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton visited the cathedral for the first time.


Clearway order instituted on road between Melvich and Reay due to parked vehicle ‘hazard’

02 April 2024
Clearway order instituted on road between Melvich and Reay due to parked vehicle ‘hazard’

Clearway order instituted on road between Melvich and Reay due to parked vehicle ‘hazard’

02 April 2024

The one-week measure will be in force from tomorrow.


Volunteer referee Max (15) from Brora doubles up with national youth award

01 April 2024
Volunteer referee Max (15) from Brora doubles up with national youth award

Volunteer referee Max (15) from Brora doubles up with national youth award

01 April 2024

An aspiring teenage football referee from Brora has been presented with a national youth volunteer award


Invershin Hall ‘bake’ a go of it with trio of family-friendy events

01 April 2024
Invershin Hall ‘bake’ a go of it with trio of family-friendy events

Invershin Hall ‘bake’ a go of it with trio of family-friendy events

01 April 2024

Invershin was abuzz with activity last weekend with two days of walking, dancing – and breadmaking.


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