Niall Harkiss

2 days ago | johnogroat-journal.co.uk | Niall Harkiss

Wick veteran Kev Stewart has returned from an “emotional” 300km journey across the Netherlands, cycling the historic Liberation Trail in tribute to those who gave their lives during Operation Market Garden in 1944. The route, which traces the Allied advance during one of the most ambitious operations of the Second World War, took Mr Stewart and fellow participants to key battlegrounds, memorials and cemeteries — including Arnhem, Groesbeek and the Reichswald Forest.

2 days ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Niall Harkiss

The head teacher of two Easter Ross primary schools has hailed pupils’ “hard work, dedication and compassion” after they were awarded the Silver “Rights Respecting Schools” award by UNICEF UK. Pupils and staff at Inver Primary and Knockbreck Primary have spent the last two years working towards the accolade, having earned the bronze award in 2023. The achievement recognises their commitment to embedding the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into daily school life.

3 days ago | inverness-courier.co.uk | Niall Harkiss

An Ullapool footballer, now living in Inverness, swapped his boots for boxing gloves earlier this month — raising more than £1500 for a cause close to home. Kyle Mackenzie, who plays for Lochbroom FC in his hometown during the summer, and also plays for St Duthus FC in Tain, stepped into the ring on May 3 to take part in an Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) event attended by hundreds of supporters in Aviemore.

4 days ago | northern-times.co.uk | Niall Harkiss

Bunillidh Sports Club have capped off a remarkable season in the Sutherland Pool League, clinching a league and fours double. The league, which this year saw five teams compete, culminated in a strong showing from the Helmsdale club, who triumphed in both the league and the prestigious County Fours Final hosted at Brora Rangers Social Club.

4 days ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Niall Harkiss

An Easter Ross cat protection charity has issued a heartfelt plea to find a rural home for three young feral kittens who have been languishing in pens for months. The siblings — two grey and white and one grey, all around a year old — were trapped and brought into care by the Tain & District branch of Cats Protection after concerns were raised for their safety.