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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.

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Memorial cup success for Helmsdale United as they continue unbeaten start to league campaign

11 June 2025
Memorial cup success for Helmsdale United as they continue unbeaten start to league campaign

Memorial cup success for Helmsdale United as they continue unbeaten start to league campaign

11 June 2025

Helmsdale took all three points from their league meeting with Brora, and also claimed the George Cormack Cup.


Black Isle festival plans to ‘go out with a bang’ after organisers confirm event will be the last

09 June 2025
Black Isle festival plans to ‘go out with a bang’ after organisers confirm event will be the last

Black Isle festival plans to ‘go out with a bang’ after organisers confirm event will be the last

09 June 2025

The Fortrose-based event is to be held on Saturday, June 14.


Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

09 June 2025
Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

09 June 2025

The initiative is being rolled out across the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.


Police advise motorists to take care as ‘slow moving’ escort from Nigg through Alness and Ardross is expected to last ‘most of the day’

06 June 2025
Police advise motorists to take care as ‘slow moving’ escort from Nigg through Alness and Ardross is expected to last ‘most of the day’

Police advise motorists to take care as ‘slow moving’ escort from Nigg through Alness and Ardross is expected to last ‘most of the day’

06 June 2025

Police Scotland road policing officers are escorting an abnormal load from Nigg to Strathrory Windfarm.


Tain councillor urges residents to voice concerns over ‘challenging’ Highland Council online survey on future of TRACC

06 June 2025
Tain councillor urges residents to voice concerns over ‘challenging’ Highland Council online survey on future of TRACC

Tain councillor urges residents to voice concerns over ‘challenging’ Highland Council online survey on future of TRACC

06 June 2025

Cllr Dundas fears the “confusing” consultation process could spell disaster for the future of the facility.


Helmsdale solstice festival to honour heritage of ‘Herring Girls’

04 June 2025
Helmsdale solstice festival to honour heritage of ‘Herring Girls’

Helmsdale solstice festival to honour heritage of ‘Herring Girls’

04 June 2025

A festival celebrating the contributions of women to Scotland’s fishing heritage will take place in Helmsdale later this month.


Millward hails third win in four for Dornoch cricketers in Development League

04 June 2025
Millward hails third win in four for Dornoch cricketers in Development League

Millward hails third win in four for Dornoch cricketers in Development League

04 June 2025

Dornoch overcame latest opponents Fochabers on Sunday.


Reay primary pupils are ‘happy, engaged and highly enthusiastic’, report reveals

04 June 2025
Reay primary pupils are ‘happy, engaged and highly enthusiastic’, report reveals

Reay primary pupils are ‘happy, engaged and highly enthusiastic’, report reveals

04 June 2025

The report follows a snap inspection carried out in March.


PICTURES: Tain clean-up mission hailed as ‘great achievement’ after first night sees 75 bags filled

04 June 2025
PICTURES: Tain clean-up mission hailed as ‘great achievement’ after first night sees 75 bags filled

PICTURES: Tain clean-up mission hailed as ‘great achievement’ after first night sees 75 bags filled

04 June 2025

Organiser David Purvis praised the efforts of volunteers.


Gift from Spaceport firm Orbex is welcome boost for Tongue primary pupils

03 June 2025
Gift from Spaceport firm Orbex is welcome boost for Tongue primary pupils

Gift from Spaceport firm Orbex is welcome boost for Tongue primary pupils

03 June 2025

Pupils at Tongue Primary are over the moon after receiving a space-age boost to their digital learning resources


‘Let’s make Tain sparkle’ – Community clean-up begins after taxi driver wages war on weeds

03 June 2025
‘Let’s make Tain sparkle’ – Community clean-up begins after taxi driver wages war on weeds

‘Let’s make Tain sparkle’ – Community clean-up begins after taxi driver wages war on weeds

03 June 2025

The clean up begins in Tain tonight, and will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday.


Late goal keeps Golspie’s perfect league start alive at Brora

02 June 2025
Late goal keeps Golspie’s perfect league start alive at Brora

Late goal keeps Golspie’s perfect league start alive at Brora

02 June 2025

A deflected free kick was the difference between the sides at Brora.


PICTURES: Ribbon cutting at Whin Park hailed as ‘celebration of collaboration, vision and shared purpose’

31 May 2025
PICTURES: Ribbon cutting at Whin Park hailed as ‘celebration of collaboration, vision and shared purpose’

PICTURES: Ribbon cutting at Whin Park hailed as ‘celebration of collaboration, vision and shared purpose’

31 May 2025

Cllr Ian Brown addressed a crowd at the park today.


Flow Country landscape inspires solo-exhibit of over 40 works from Caithness artist

31 May 2025
Flow Country landscape inspires solo-exhibit of over 40 works from Caithness artist

Flow Country landscape inspires solo-exhibit of over 40 works from Caithness artist

31 May 2025

‘The Flows and the Flora’ comprises over 40 pieces including drawings, etchings and paintings from Magi Sinclair.


79-year-old cyclist’s ‘special thank you’ to volunteers and emergency crews after airlift rescue from Fyrish Hill near Evanton

29 May 2025
79-year-old cyclist’s ‘special thank you’ to volunteers and emergency crews after airlift rescue from Fyrish Hill near Evanton

79-year-old cyclist’s ‘special thank you’ to volunteers and emergency crews after airlift rescue from Fyrish Hill near Evanton

29 May 2025

Experienced rider John Smallwood was rescued after suffering broken ribs upon making his descent from the summit.


Brora Wanderers boss lauds young side after 10-goal win as Melvich succumb to Golspie second half display

29 May 2025
Brora Wanderers boss lauds young side after 10-goal win as Melvich succumb to Golspie second half display

Brora Wanderers boss lauds young side after 10-goal win as Melvich succumb to Golspie second half display

29 May 2025

Brora Wanderers picked up their first win of the season with ten goals on the board.


Highland MSP Maree Todd calls for parents and young people to accept HPV vaccine amid drop in uptake across north

29 May 2025
Highland MSP Maree Todd calls for parents and young people to accept HPV vaccine amid drop in uptake across north

Highland MSP Maree Todd calls for parents and young people to accept HPV vaccine amid drop in uptake across north

29 May 2025

Highland MSP Maree Todd is calling on parents and young people to accept the offer of an HPV vaccine.


Brora Wanderers boss lauds young side after 10-goal demolition of Embo

28 May 2025
Brora Wanderers boss lauds young side after 10-goal demolition of Embo

Brora Wanderers boss lauds young side after 10-goal demolition of Embo

28 May 2025

Brora Wanderers picked up their first win of the season with ten goals on the board.


Woman hospitalised after A9 crash involving car and pedestrian near Tain, police confirm

25 May 2025
Woman hospitalised after A9 crash involving car and pedestrian near Tain, police confirm

Woman hospitalised after A9 crash involving car and pedestrian near Tain, police confirm

25 May 2025

The A9 has now reopened after being closed in both directions for over four hours.


North West Sutherland association secretary offers Mackay Cup lifeline to Dornoch City after league expulsion

25 May 2025
North West Sutherland association secretary offers Mackay Cup lifeline to Dornoch City after league expulsion

North West Sutherland association secretary offers Mackay Cup lifeline to Dornoch City after league expulsion

25 May 2025

Dornoch City have been removed from this year’s North West Sutherland Amateur league, its secretary has confirmed.


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