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Federica Stefani


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Federica Stefani is a reporter for the Inverness Courier, Ross-shire Journal and other Highland News and Media titles, mainly focusing on news from the Nairnshire area. With a background in foreign languages and international politics, she joined the company in 2019 after graduating in Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University and was temporarily part of the digital development team. She is also passionate about the food & drink scene, specializing in whisky writing

Federica Stefani

WATCH: ‘When will we have a timeline?’ — Transport Secretary to be questioned over delivery of A96 section dualling

25 April 2025
WATCH: ‘When will we have a timeline?’ — Transport Secretary to be questioned over delivery of A96 section dualling

WATCH: ‘When will we have a timeline?’ — Transport Secretary to be questioned over delivery of A96 section dualling

25 April 2025

The Transport Secretary will be asked again when a detailed timetable for the dualling of the A96 between Inverness and Nairn will be published.


'It's a fantastic legacy for Hamish and Susan' - charity shares delight with new milestone in Nairn Links boost

25 April 2025
'It's a fantastic legacy for Hamish and Susan' - charity shares delight with new milestone in Nairn Links boost

'It's a fantastic legacy for Hamish and Susan' - charity shares delight with new milestone in Nairn Links boost

25 April 2025

A development project to give a new lease of life to a Nairn beauty spot is now complete.


Partnership between care home and football club aims to strengthen links between generations

24 April 2025
Partnership between care home and football club aims to strengthen links between generations

Partnership between care home and football club aims to strengthen links between generations

24 April 2025

A Nairn care home has teamed up with an Inverness youth football team in a bid to strengthen intergenerational links.


Husband’s epilepsy diagnosis inspires Highland bus firm boss’ London marathon furdraising challenge

23 April 2025
Husband’s epilepsy diagnosis inspires Highland bus firm boss’ London marathon furdraising challenge

Husband’s epilepsy diagnosis inspires Highland bus firm boss’ London marathon furdraising challenge

23 April 2025

A Highland bus firm’s boss is set to take on a gruelling running challenge for an epilepsy charity after her husband was diagnosed with the condition.


Appeal launched after bird of prey found shot to death

23 April 2025
Appeal launched after bird of prey found shot to death

Appeal launched after bird of prey found shot to death

23 April 2025

Police Scotland and RSPB Scotland are appealing for information after a male sparrowhawk was shot in Inverness.


A96 restricted near Culloden after collision

22 April 2025
A96 restricted near Culloden after collision

A96 restricted near Culloden after collision

22 April 2025

The A96 between Inverness and Nairn is now restricted in both directions following a road crash.


Family ‘overwhelmed’ by community support following ‘devastating’ brain tumour diagnosis

22 April 2025
Family ‘overwhelmed’ by community support following ‘devastating’ brain tumour diagnosis

Family ‘overwhelmed’ by community support following ‘devastating’ brain tumour diagnosis

22 April 2025

A Tornagrain family said they were “overwhelmed” by the show of community spirit, which raised more than £30,000 towards life-saving surgery.


Fundraising 200-mile walk to Orkney seeks to support medical aid in Palestine

22 April 2025
Fundraising 200-mile walk to Orkney seeks to support medical aid in Palestine

Fundraising 200-mile walk to Orkney seeks to support medical aid in Palestine

22 April 2025

A Nairnshire 21-year-old is currently undertaking a 200-mile walk to raise funds and awareness for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).


Volunteers hard at work with snowdrops planting

21 April 2025
Volunteers hard at work with snowdrops planting

Volunteers hard at work with snowdrops planting

21 April 2025

A group of volunteers was hard at work to bring more colour to Nairn’s streets — with the help of local residents.


Will you be Nairn’s next star baker?

21 April 2025
Will you be Nairn’s next star baker?

Will you be Nairn’s next star baker?

21 April 2025

Amateur bakers are being encouraged to get their pinnies on for a Bake Off-style cake competition as part of a Nairn food and drink festival.


PICTURES: Easter weekend fun brings crowd at historic landmark

21 April 2025
PICTURES: Easter weekend fun brings crowd at historic landmark

PICTURES: Easter weekend fun brings crowd at historic landmark

21 April 2025

A local landmark has seen hundreds of people of all ages turning up for an egg-citing Easter weekend.


Restrictions within avian flu surveillance zone continue after case detected in Daviot

18 April 2025
Restrictions within avian flu surveillance zone continue after case detected in Daviot

Restrictions within avian flu surveillance zone continue after case detected in Daviot

18 April 2025

A surveillance zone for avian flu is still in place around Inverness after a case of the disease was confirmed in Daviot in March.


PICTURES: Easter fun in the sun as egg hunt takes on city centre

18 April 2025
PICTURES: Easter fun in the sun as egg hunt takes on city centre

PICTURES: Easter fun in the sun as egg hunt takes on city centre

18 April 2025

Inverness city centre was taken over by hundreds of egg hunters to mark the start of Easter Weekend.


Fundraiser launched to help save life of dad-of-four battling aggressive brain tumour

18 April 2025
Fundraiser launched to help save life of dad-of-four battling aggressive brain tumour

Fundraiser launched to help save life of dad-of-four battling aggressive brain tumour

18 April 2025

Friends and family of a Tornagrain dad and community stalwart are hoping to raise £30,000 to cover the costs of potentially life-saving surgery.


80-year-old lady defies bone disease by walking full circumference of Scottish island for charity

18 April 2025
80-year-old lady defies bone disease by walking full circumference of Scottish island for charity

80-year-old lady defies bone disease by walking full circumference of Scottish island for charity

18 April 2025

A Nairn lady living with a bone-weakening condition marked her 80th birthday by walking the full circumference of a Scottish island.


Man (36) arrested after city centre incident and police assault

17 April 2025
Man (36) arrested after city centre incident and police assault

Man (36) arrested after city centre incident and police assault

17 April 2025

A man was arrested in connection with an incident in Inverness city centre earlier today.


New chapter for Inverness Craig Dunain stalwart after over decade with the club

17 April 2025
New chapter for Inverness Craig Dunain stalwart after over decade with the club

New chapter for Inverness Craig Dunain stalwart after over decade with the club

17 April 2025

She has taken on a myriad of roles over the last 11 years, but is nor focusing her efforts in a new direction.


‘I have never been more proud of my artwork’ — local artist shares joy behind charity art trail project

17 April 2025
‘I have never been more proud of my artwork’ — local artist shares joy behind charity art trail project

‘I have never been more proud of my artwork’ — local artist shares joy behind charity art trail project

17 April 2025

A Nairnshire artist’s creativity is behind one of the statues included in a public art initiative in support of Highland Hospice.


Rare sighting of humpback whale near Inverness reported by marine wildlife watchers

16 April 2025
Rare sighting of humpback whale near Inverness reported by marine wildlife watchers

Rare sighting of humpback whale near Inverness reported by marine wildlife watchers

16 April 2025

Wildlife watchers were in for a treat yesterday as a humpback whale was spotted swimming in the waters of the Beauly Firth.


New 24-homes rental development hopes to ease pressure on market

16 April 2025
New 24-homes rental development hopes to ease pressure on market

New 24-homes rental development hopes to ease pressure on market

16 April 2025

A new housing development in Inverness has now been completed, it has been announced.


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