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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

SEPA issue flood warnings for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel amid alerts across Highlands of snow melt and forecast rain

13 January 2025
SEPA issue flood warnings for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel amid alerts across Highlands of snow melt and forecast rain

SEPA issue flood warnings for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel amid alerts across Highlands of snow melt and forecast rain

13 January 2025

Flood warnings are in place for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel.


Bowel cancer survivor and record-breaking marathon runner Adele Roberts urges fundraisers to sign up for Race for Life Inverness in 2025

06 January 2025
Bowel cancer survivor and record-breaking marathon runner Adele Roberts urges fundraisers to sign up for Race for Life Inverness in 2025

Bowel cancer survivor and record-breaking marathon runner Adele Roberts urges fundraisers to sign up for Race for Life Inverness in 2025

06 January 2025

More than £70,000 was raised in total at last year’s event.


Staff praised for ‘warm and positive’ relationships at Dingwall care home

02 January 2025
Staff praised for ‘warm and positive’ relationships at Dingwall care home

Staff praised for ‘warm and positive’ relationships at Dingwall care home

02 January 2025

Staff at a Dingwall care home for the elderly have been praised for developing “warm and positive relationships” with residents.


Police in Tain launch witness appeal after ‘hit and run’ collision in supermarket car park

30 December 2024
Police in Tain launch witness appeal after ‘hit and run’ collision in supermarket car park

Police in Tain launch witness appeal after ‘hit and run’ collision in supermarket car park

30 December 2024

Police are appealing for witnesses of a “hit and run” which took place in the car park of Home Bargains in Tain on Friday, December 27.


Donation of van is ‘game changer’ for vital Highland NHS courier charity

26 December 2024
Donation of van is ‘game changer’ for vital Highland NHS courier charity

Donation of van is ‘game changer’ for vital Highland NHS courier charity

26 December 2024

A vital charity helping communities across the Highlands has unveiled its newest set of wheels after a generous donation.


Tain youth volunteers give ‘disheartening’ underpass a spruce up ahead of Spring makeover

25 December 2024
Tain youth volunteers give ‘disheartening’ underpass a spruce up ahead of Spring makeover

Tain youth volunteers give ‘disheartening’ underpass a spruce up ahead of Spring makeover

25 December 2024

A group of young people in Tain has given one of the town’s most iconic sites a makeover.


‘Open and positive culture’ at Black Isle care service praised after unplanned inspection

24 December 2024
‘Open and positive culture’ at Black Isle care service praised after unplanned inspection

‘Open and positive culture’ at Black Isle care service praised after unplanned inspection

24 December 2024

A Black Isle support service has been praised for its management, staff team and attention to wellbeing after a snap inspection.


‘It’s always been more than a job’ – University Dean’s fond farewell after ‘transformative’ 21 years with UHI

22 December 2024
‘It’s always been more than a job’ – University Dean’s fond farewell after ‘transformative’ 21 years with UHI

‘It’s always been more than a job’ – University Dean’s fond farewell after ‘transformative’ 21 years with UHI

22 December 2024

One of the people involved in the “transformative” establishment of UHI will be moving on to new challenges after the new year.


PICTURES: St Duthus volunteers serve up ‘special’ night with soup kitchen in Tain

20 December 2024
PICTURES: St Duthus volunteers serve up ‘special’ night with soup kitchen in Tain

PICTURES: St Duthus volunteers serve up ‘special’ night with soup kitchen in Tain

20 December 2024

The football club served up a "special" night of free soup and sandwiches in Tain last night.


Inverness councillor slams ‘arrogant’ rejection of motion to consider splitting up Highland Council

15 December 2024
Inverness councillor slams ‘arrogant’ rejection of motion to consider splitting up Highland Council

Inverness councillor slams ‘arrogant’ rejection of motion to consider splitting up Highland Council

15 December 2024

Inverness Central councillor Dr Michael Gregson branded as “arrogant”.


Non-executive director vacancies set to arise on High Life Highland main and trading boards

13 December 2024
Non-executive director vacancies set to arise on High Life Highland main and trading boards

Non-executive director vacancies set to arise on High Life Highland main and trading boards

13 December 2024

High Life Highland has announced plans to appoint new non-executive directors to its boards.


Five-star Dingwall under-18s book spot in last sixteen of Scottish Cup

11 December 2024
Five-star Dingwall under-18s book spot in last sixteen of Scottish Cup

Five-star Dingwall under-18s book spot in last sixteen of Scottish Cup

11 December 2024

The Easter Ross youngsters are in the last sixteen.


Football club offers up ‘warm space’ this winter with free soup kitchen in Tain

11 December 2024
Football club offers up ‘warm space’ this winter with free soup kitchen in Tain

Football club offers up ‘warm space’ this winter with free soup kitchen in Tain

11 December 2024

Volunteers, coaches and players of St Duthus Football Club will be donning their aprons and soup ladles next Thursday.


Bring your big day ideas to life at the Drumossie Wedding Fair in January

10 December 2024
Bring your big day ideas to life at the Drumossie Wedding Fair in January

Bring your big day ideas to life at the Drumossie Wedding Fair in January

10 December 2024

Selecting the perfect wedding venue is one of the most significant decisions you'll make during your wedding planning journey.


Breast cancer survivor turned charity hiker treks across the Himalayas to raise £11k for awareness charity CoppaFeel!

08 December 2024
Breast cancer survivor turned charity hiker treks across the Himalayas to raise £11k for awareness charity CoppaFeel!

Breast cancer survivor turned charity hiker treks across the Himalayas to raise £11k for awareness charity CoppaFeel!

08 December 2024

Inverness-born Gemma McMullan tackled an arduous five-day trek across the Himalayas to raise money for the charity.


UHI and students’ association announce joint agreement to tackle student mental health and wellbeing

05 December 2024
UHI and students’ association announce joint agreement to tackle student mental health and wellbeing

UHI and students’ association announce joint agreement to tackle student mental health and wellbeing

05 December 2024

The new agreement has been designed to improve student mental health and wellbeing.


Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

04 December 2024
Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

04 December 2024

People across the Highlands are being invited to take part in the next round of budget engagement in light of the financial forecast for 2025-26.


Road surfacing works on A9 south of Alness extended due to low temperatures

04 December 2024
Road surfacing works on A9 south of Alness extended due to low temperatures

Road surfacing works on A9 south of Alness extended due to low temperatures

04 December 2024

North motorists face an extra day of disruption on the A9 as resurfacing works near Alness have been delayed.


‘The world just stood still’: Dornoch mum celebrates incredible double car win

04 December 2024
‘The world just stood still’: Dornoch mum celebrates incredible double car win

‘The world just stood still’: Dornoch mum celebrates incredible double car win

04 December 2024

Hairdresser Lucy Pickup, from Dornoch, said her ‘heart stopped’ when the phone rang.


Dingwall Players’ panto production of Treasure Island cancelled due to ‘operational issues’

04 December 2024
Dingwall Players’ panto production of Treasure Island cancelled due to ‘operational issues’

Dingwall Players’ panto production of Treasure Island cancelled due to ‘operational issues’

04 December 2024

The pantomime was due to take place next week.


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