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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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Highland Council give notice of by-election for Tain and Easter Ross ward

02 May 2024
Highland Council give notice of by-election for Tain and Easter Ross ward

Highland Council give notice of by-election for Tain and Easter Ross ward

02 May 2024

Notice of a by-election for a councillor to represent Tain & Easter Ross has been given by Highland Council.


Over 1000 homes on west coast hit by SSEN fault on main network

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

Over 1000 homes on west coast hit by SSEN fault on main network

27 April 2024

The fault was reported at 10.30am.


Kyle Lifeboat call out was ‘false alarm’ after reports of ‘emergency whistle’ sounds

27 April 2024
Kyle Lifeboat call out was ‘false alarm’ after reports of ‘emergency whistle’ sounds

Kyle Lifeboat call out was ‘false alarm’ after reports of ‘emergency whistle’ sounds

27 April 2024

The alert was raised at around 9.10pm on Thursday.


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

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

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

27 April 2024

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


Highland MSP’s ‘disappointment’ at ‘valued’ acting head’s departure from Easter Ross school

26 April 2024
Highland MSP’s ‘disappointment’ at ‘valued’ acting head’s departure from Easter Ross school

Highland MSP’s ‘disappointment’ at ‘valued’ acting head’s departure from Easter Ross school

26 April 2024

Steps must be taken to “maintain consistency” for pupils at an Easter Ross primary school, a Highland MSP has said.


Tain sub Billy knocks stuffing out of Lochinver with late wondergoal

23 April 2024
Tain sub Billy knocks stuffing out of Lochinver with late wondergoal

Tain sub Billy knocks stuffing out of Lochinver with late wondergoal

23 April 2024

Tain Thistle beat Lochinver 5-3 to earn a cup final spot.


Black Isle led ‘Zero Food Waste Challenge’ to launch this week

23 April 2024
Black Isle led ‘Zero Food Waste Challenge’ to launch this week

Black Isle led ‘Zero Food Waste Challenge’ to launch this week

23 April 2024

The new resource was built on previous work by MOO Food in Muir of Ord.


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.


Strictly contestant pulling for charities with tractor run across Easter Ross

21 April 2024
Strictly contestant pulling for charities with tractor run across Easter Ross

Strictly contestant pulling for charities with tractor run across Easter Ross

21 April 2024

A Dingwall man has been pulling out all the stops in a bid to raise cash for Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


PICTURES: Meet and greet in Alness with ‘Tigger’ the Goldendoodle

19 April 2024
PICTURES: Meet and greet in Alness with ‘Tigger’ the Goldendoodle

PICTURES: Meet and greet in Alness with ‘Tigger’ the Goldendoodle

19 April 2024

The restaurant opened its doors for an hour on Thursday to introduce ‘Tigger’ to the town.


Evanton parents slam ‘disastrous management of education’ after decision to remove acting head teacher

19 April 2024
Evanton parents slam ‘disastrous management of education’ after decision to remove acting head teacher

Evanton parents slam ‘disastrous management of education’ after decision to remove acting head teacher

19 April 2024

Kiltearn Primary School parent council are appealing for the acting head teacher to be reinstated.


Indian cuisine restauranteur from Alness crowned ‘Curry Queen’ of Scotland

18 April 2024
Indian cuisine restauranteur from Alness crowned ‘Curry Queen’ of Scotland

Indian cuisine restauranteur from Alness crowned ‘Curry Queen’ of Scotland

18 April 2024

Alness is now home to Indian cuisine royalty.


‘Tigger’ on the loose in Alness for mascot meet-and-greet tomorrow

17 April 2024
‘Tigger’ on the loose in Alness for mascot meet-and-greet tomorrow

‘Tigger’ on the loose in Alness for mascot meet-and-greet tomorrow

17 April 2024

An Indian restaurant in Easter Ross has a new mascot in the form of Luther the dog — who now identifies as Tigger!


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.


Highland MSP calls for Post Office and government to ‘work together’ to prevent further Post Office closures

16 April 2024
Highland MSP calls for Post Office and government to ‘work together’ to prevent further Post Office closures

Highland MSP calls for Post Office and government to ‘work together’ to prevent further Post Office closures

16 April 2024

Jamie Halcro Johnston has called for unity between the “Post Office and government” over rural closures.


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

15 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

15 April 2024

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


New museum exhibit shines spotlight on HMS Owl WWII ‘tragedy’ 80 years on

13 April 2024
New museum exhibit shines spotlight on HMS Owl WWII ‘tragedy’ 80 years on

New museum exhibit shines spotlight on HMS Owl WWII ‘tragedy’ 80 years on

13 April 2024

The lives of 56 airmen who died while completing training exercises near Tain are to be remembered in a new museum display.


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

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

‘Alasdair was a champion of the community’ — Tain Gala’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.


Voigt hat-trick sends Tain into quarters as Lochbroom power past Dingwall new boys

08 April 2024
Voigt hat-trick sends Tain into quarters as Lochbroom power past Dingwall new boys

Voigt hat-trick sends Tain into quarters as Lochbroom power past Dingwall new boys

08 April 2024

Teams opened this season with the first round of the Stafford Cup.


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

05 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

05 April 2024

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


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