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Federica Stefani


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Federica Stefani is a reporter at Highland News and Media specialising in environment, transport and food&drink as well as podcasting. An MA graduate in Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University, she joined HNM in 2019, also working as part the digital development team.

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Attendance for Nairn Academy S4-S6 pupils limited as school left to manage six vacancies and staff absences

29 November 2024
Attendance for Nairn Academy S4-S6 pupils limited as school left to manage six vacancies and staff absences

Attendance for Nairn Academy S4-S6 pupils limited as school left to manage six vacancies and staff absences

29 November 2024

“Exceptional staffing pressures” at a Nairn school have sparked concerns that staff absence and vacant posts could impact pupil attainment.


New Inverness live music venue An Seòmar on Church Street announces grand opening date

28 November 2024
New Inverness live music venue An Seòmar on Church Street announces grand opening date

New Inverness live music venue An Seòmar on Church Street announces grand opening date

28 November 2024

A new Inverness music venue which has replaced Revolution bar is set to open doors with a special ‘grand opening act’.


WATCH: MSPs call out Scottish Government over ‘broken promise’ on A96 dualling as Corridor Review sparks anger

28 November 2024
WATCH: MSPs call out Scottish Government over ‘broken promise’ on A96 dualling as Corridor Review sparks anger

WATCH: MSPs call out Scottish Government over ‘broken promise’ on A96 dualling as Corridor Review sparks anger

28 November 2024

A statement on the A96 dualling scheme was met with anger by MSPs, prompting accusations of ‘betrayal’ and ‘broken promises’ to Highland communities.


Green Hive set to host festive fundraiser to support Seaman’s Hall development

28 November 2024
Green Hive set to host festive fundraiser to support Seaman’s Hall development

Green Hive set to host festive fundraiser to support Seaman’s Hall development

28 November 2024

A Nairn charity promoting sustainability in the community is set to host its first-ever fundraising from its community hub at Seaman’s Hall.


Police launch Operation Sabine in bid to uncover fresh information on Nairn banker’s murder

28 November 2024
Police launch Operation Sabine in bid to uncover fresh information on Nairn banker’s murder

Police launch Operation Sabine in bid to uncover fresh information on Nairn banker’s murder

28 November 2024

Detectives leading the reinvestigation into the murder of a Nairn banker 20 years ago have launched a new online appeal to uncover new information.


‘It should be a city to be proud of’ - development plans for Inverness come together at Town House event

26 November 2024
‘It should be a city to be proud of’ - development plans for Inverness come together at Town House event

‘It should be a city to be proud of’ - development plans for Inverness come together at Town House event

26 November 2024

An event bringing together representatives from major development projects in Inverness was hailed as a “great success”.


Work by UHI artists from Highlands and Moray will be on show at prestigious Edinburgh exhibition

26 November 2024
Work by UHI artists from Highlands and Moray will be on show at prestigious Edinburgh exhibition

Work by UHI artists from Highlands and Moray will be on show at prestigious Edinburgh exhibition

26 November 2024

Artists from UHI Inverness and UHI Moray will have their work on display at a renowned Scotland-wide annual exhibition.


Goals and challenges at heart of discussion as Whisky Talks event brings community together in Inverness

25 November 2024
Goals and challenges at heart of discussion as Whisky Talks event brings community together in Inverness

Goals and challenges at heart of discussion as Whisky Talks event brings community together in Inverness

25 November 2024

Whisky enthusiasts and industry representatives gathered in Inverness to celebrate the spirit and discuss opportunities and challenges in the sector.


Steering group hopes to ‘keep the momentum going’ as Nairn development plan set to be launched this week

25 November 2024
Steering group hopes to ‘keep the momentum going’ as Nairn development plan set to be launched this week

Steering group hopes to ‘keep the momentum going’ as Nairn development plan set to be launched this week

25 November 2024

The final version of a community-led plan setting out priorities for the future development of Nairnshire will be presented to the public this week.


‘Highlanders’ lives are being put at risk’ - Highland MSPs back petition calling for a timeline on Nairn Bypass and A96 dualling

24 November 2024
‘Highlanders’ lives are being put at risk’ - Highland MSPs back petition calling for a timeline on Nairn Bypass and A96 dualling

‘Highlanders’ lives are being put at risk’ - Highland MSPs back petition calling for a timeline on Nairn Bypass and A96 dualling

24 November 2024

More Highland MSPs have backed our petition asking for a timeline for the Nairn Bypass and A96 dualling to be delivered by the end of 2024.


PICTURES: Inverness tunes into festive spirit at Christmas lights switch on

24 November 2024
PICTURES: Inverness tunes into festive spirit at Christmas lights switch on

PICTURES: Inverness tunes into festive spirit at Christmas lights switch on

24 November 2024

Crowds gathered in Falcon Square singing along to the most popular festive songs as Santa switched on the city’s Christmas lights.


New project for food waste initiative Nairn Food Nest as volunteers start works on new growing area

24 November 2024
New project for food waste initiative Nairn Food Nest as volunteers start works on new growing area

New project for food waste initiative Nairn Food Nest as volunteers start works on new growing area

24 November 2024

A popular initiative to tackle food waste in Nairn is going from strength to strength and is now expanding into a new food-growing project.


COURT ROUND-UP: Assault in prison and £200,000 cocaine haul among last week’s Inverness court business

24 November 2024
COURT ROUND-UP: Assault in prison and £200,000 cocaine haul among last week’s Inverness court business

COURT ROUND-UP: Assault in prison and £200,000 cocaine haul among last week’s Inverness court business

24 November 2024

A mix of criminal cases were dealt with at Inverness Sheriff Court last week - here is a round-up.


Logie Steading Christmas market named among top 7 UK boutique events

23 November 2024
Logie Steading Christmas market named among top 7 UK boutique events

Logie Steading Christmas market named among top 7 UK boutique events

23 November 2024

A Christmas market south-east of Nairn has been named among seven top “boutique markets” in the UK by The Times.


Awards night marks ‘great season’ for Nairn Golf Club

23 November 2024
Awards night marks ‘great season’ for Nairn Golf Club

Awards night marks ‘great season’ for Nairn Golf Club

23 November 2024

Members at Nairn Golf Club celebrated the end of the 2024 season and their achievement at the club’s annual prize-giving dinner and ceilidh.


WATCH: New woodland light trail brings spark of magic to winter nights at Highland adventure park

23 November 2024
WATCH: New woodland light trail brings spark of magic to winter nights at Highland adventure park

WATCH: New woodland light trail brings spark of magic to winter nights at Highland adventure park

23 November 2024

A new winter light trail is set to open for the first time this evening at one of the Cairngorms’ most popular parks.


WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

23 November 2024
WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

23 November 2024

Disruption is set to hit transport across the Highlands and Moray, with extreme weather brought by Storm Bert prompting reduced speed on train lines.


Spirits, stars and mystery: three experiences in Boat of Garten for a winter break with a twist

22 November 2024
Spirits, stars and mystery: three experiences in Boat of Garten for a winter break with a twist

Spirits, stars and mystery: three experiences in Boat of Garten for a winter break with a twist

22 November 2024

Winter is fast approaching - frosty days, the festive frenzy and nights stretching long and dark are around the corner.


Plans for new battery storage facility in Nairn take step forward as councillors wary of impact of new developments

21 November 2024
Plans for new battery storage facility in Nairn take step forward as councillors wary of impact of new developments

Plans for new battery storage facility in Nairn take step forward as councillors wary of impact of new developments

21 November 2024

Councillors urged to look into the cumulative impact of new energy facilities as plans for a new battery storage unit in Nairn took a step forward.


‘Pinnacle moment’ in Inverness construction graduate’s career as she scoops top industry award

21 November 2024
‘Pinnacle moment’ in Inverness construction graduate’s career as she scoops top industry award

‘Pinnacle moment’ in Inverness construction graduate’s career as she scoops top industry award

21 November 2024

A talented construction graduate working on the site of the new HMP Highland has been crowned ‘graduate of the year’ at a prestigious awards ceremony.


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