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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

Manson looks for ‘shock win’ in first home game opener in eight years for Wick Academy

26 July 2024
Manson looks for ‘shock win’ in first home game opener in eight years for Wick Academy

Manson looks for ‘shock win’ in first home game opener in eight years for Wick Academy

26 July 2024

Wick Academy will host Fraserburgh on Saturday.


Acks boss says Steven Cup semi final tie against Thurso Pentland is ‘far from won’

24 July 2024
Acks boss says Steven Cup semi final tie against Thurso Pentland is ‘far from won’

Acks boss says Steven Cup semi final tie against Thurso Pentland is ‘far from won’

24 July 2024

Acks take a slender lead into the second leg of their Steven Cup semi-final against Thurso Pentland tonight.


Halkirk ‘embarrassed’ by Steven Cup semi-final first leg drubbing

24 July 2024
Halkirk ‘embarrassed’ by Steven Cup semi-final first leg drubbing

Halkirk ‘embarrassed’ by Steven Cup semi-final first leg drubbing

24 July 2024

Halkirk co-manager Michael Bremner said overturning the result will be a “tough ask”.


Tom McKenna hails ‘loyalty’ and ‘respect’ of squad following Archer Shield defeat

23 July 2024
Tom McKenna hails ‘loyalty’ and ‘respect’ of squad following Archer Shield defeat

Tom McKenna hails ‘loyalty’ and ‘respect’ of squad following Archer Shield defeat

23 July 2024

A late goal secured the win for Orkney.


Wick Academy boss aims to ‘fill void’ in midfield after three new signings announced

22 July 2024
Wick Academy boss aims to ‘fill void’ in midfield after three new signings announced

Wick Academy boss aims to ‘fill void’ in midfield after three new signings announced

22 July 2024

Kieran Macgregor, Callan Jessiman and George Ewing have agreed 2 year deals.


WATCH: Historic return for ‘Ultraman’ runner Ashley Cain in John O’ Groats after completion of world record attempt in baby daughter’s memory

22 July 2024
WATCH: Historic return for ‘Ultraman’ runner Ashley Cain in John O’ Groats after completion of world record attempt in baby daughter’s memory

WATCH: Historic return for ‘Ultraman’ runner Ashley Cain in John O’ Groats after completion of world record attempt in baby daughter’s memory

22 July 2024

He completed the “world’s first” challenge — running, cycling and kayaking three full lengths of Great Britain — in under three months.


Filmmakers running wild across Highlands as ‘first ever’ 48-hour film project begins

20 July 2024
Filmmakers running wild across Highlands as ‘first ever’ 48-hour film project begins

Filmmakers running wild across Highlands as ‘first ever’ 48-hour film project begins

20 July 2024

The three-day project kicked off at Eden Court yesterday.


‘Ultraman’ athlete and childhood cancer activist Ashley Cain prepares to set world record at John O’Groats on Saturday

18 July 2024
‘Ultraman’ athlete and childhood cancer activist Ashley Cain prepares to set world record at John O’Groats on Saturday

‘Ultraman’ athlete and childhood cancer activist Ashley Cain prepares to set world record at John O’Groats on Saturday

18 July 2024

The 33-year-old will kayak to John O’Groats for midday on Saturday to conclude his world record attempt.


UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier three-vehicle crash near Tain

16 July 2024
UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier three-vehicle crash near Tain

UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier three-vehicle crash near Tain

16 July 2024

Northbound and southbound lanes of the A9 at Tain have reopened.


A9 closed in both directions at Tain after three vehicle crash

16 July 2024
A9 closed in both directions at Tain after three vehicle crash

A9 closed in both directions at Tain after three vehicle crash

16 July 2024

Northbound and southbound lanes are closed.


Families in far north areas encouraged to complete Highland Council ELC survey

15 July 2024
Families in far north areas encouraged to complete Highland Council ELC survey

Families in far north areas encouraged to complete Highland Council ELC survey

15 July 2024

Families in Caithness and north Sutherland are urged to complete the survey.


Ness tie awaits Pentland United in Highland Amateur Cup quarter-finals

01 July 2024
Ness tie awaits Pentland United in Highland Amateur Cup quarter-finals

Ness tie awaits Pentland United in Highland Amateur Cup quarter-finals

01 July 2024

Pentland United will be ready for a “stern test” when they take on Ness in the last eight of the Highland Amateur Cup, according to Michael Gray.


Wick Groats co-manager hails benefit of ‘Euros’ break ahead of Highland Amateur Cup showdown with High Ormlie Hotspur

28 June 2024
Wick Groats co-manager hails benefit of ‘Euros’ break ahead of Highland Amateur Cup showdown with High Ormlie Hotspur

Wick Groats co-manager hails benefit of ‘Euros’ break ahead of Highland Amateur Cup showdown with High Ormlie Hotspur

28 June 2024

The clubs meet in the last 16 of the competition on Saturday.


PICTURES: Miller Academy Primary pupils all smiles after Active Schools netball double

24 June 2024
PICTURES: Miller Academy Primary pupils all smiles after Active Schools netball double

PICTURES: Miller Academy Primary pupils all smiles after Active Schools netball double

24 June 2024

Over 100 pupils took part in the competition at Mount Pleasant Primary.


Miller Academy primary praise for Noss after warm welcome in east v west primary football game

24 June 2024
Miller Academy primary praise for Noss after warm welcome in east v west primary football game

Miller Academy primary praise for Noss after warm welcome in east v west primary football game

24 June 2024

Miller Academy Primary School took the spoils in a game with Noss Primary on a sunny afternoon in Wick on Friday afternoon.


Station in Thurso among 11 locations on RNLI’s 200-year anniversary relay tour in June and July

12 June 2024
Station in Thurso among 11 locations on RNLI’s 200-year anniversary relay tour in June and July

Station in Thurso among 11 locations on RNLI’s 200-year anniversary relay tour in June and July

12 June 2024

The scroll will visit Lochinver on June 23, and Thurso on June 26.


Contract for Flight Ticket Initiative is ‘significant milestone’ for Orbex

06 June 2024
Contract for Flight Ticket Initiative is ‘significant milestone’ for Orbex

Contract for Flight Ticket Initiative is ‘significant milestone’ for Orbex

06 June 2024

Orbex has announced the signing of a framework contract for the Flight Ticket Initiative.


Transport secretary confirms three bids received for Tomatin to Moy A9 dualling contract

06 June 2024
Transport secretary confirms three bids received for Tomatin to Moy A9 dualling contract

Transport secretary confirms three bids received for Tomatin to Moy A9 dualling contract

06 June 2024

Cabinet secretary for transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, confirmed three bids have been received for work on the six-mile stretch.


‘Buzz of excitement’ for red carpet premiere of Thurso primary kids’ mythical movies

04 June 2024
‘Buzz of excitement’ for red carpet premiere of Thurso primary kids’ mythical movies

‘Buzz of excitement’ for red carpet premiere of Thurso primary kids’ mythical movies

04 June 2024

Children at a Thurso primary school rolled out the red carpet for the premiere of their very own animated film last week.


‘Real honour’ for teenage Thurso swimmer selected for North District team to compete in Europe

04 June 2024
‘Real honour’ for teenage Thurso swimmer selected for North District team to compete in Europe

‘Real honour’ for teenage Thurso swimmer selected for North District team to compete in Europe

04 June 2024

Tom Armitage will travel to Portugal on Thursday as part of a 17-strong North District team.


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