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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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Highland weather helped inspire STV presenter’s new children’s book

12 December 2024
Highland weather helped inspire STV presenter’s new children’s book

Highland weather helped inspire STV presenter’s new children’s book

12 December 2024

An STV presenter revealed how a meteorological milestone in the Highlands helped inspire his first children’s book.


First £50,000 of grants from Ardersier Port Community Fund awarded to Nairnshire projects

12 December 2024
First £50,000 of grants from Ardersier Port Community Fund awarded to Nairnshire projects

First £50,000 of grants from Ardersier Port Community Fund awarded to Nairnshire projects

12 December 2024

A new pool of funding set up by owners at Ardersier Port has awarded £50,000 to twelve projects since launching in August.


Inverness choir hopes to go big for charity in annual Christmas concert

11 December 2024
Inverness choir hopes to go big for charity in annual Christmas concert

Inverness choir hopes to go big for charity in annual Christmas concert

11 December 2024

An Inverness-based Christian choir is set to return on stage for its annual Christmas charity concert.


WATCH: MSP calls for ‘radical change’ to address staff shortages at Nairn Academy and Highland schools

11 December 2024
WATCH: MSP calls for ‘radical change’ to address staff shortages at Nairn Academy and Highland schools

WATCH: MSP calls for ‘radical change’ to address staff shortages at Nairn Academy and Highland schools

11 December 2024

An MSP is calling for the Scottish Government to make urgent changes to tackle the staffing crisis hitting Nairn Academy and other rural schools.


Inverness hit by power cut with around 1500 SSEN customers affected

11 December 2024
Inverness hit by power cut with around 1500 SSEN customers affected

Inverness hit by power cut with around 1500 SSEN customers affected

11 December 2024

Around 1500 houses and businesses in Inverness were hit by a power cut earlier today.


‘Exciting but challenging times’ ahead for Nairn Museum as long-standing directors step down

11 December 2024
‘Exciting but challenging times’ ahead for Nairn Museum as long-standing directors step down

‘Exciting but challenging times’ ahead for Nairn Museum as long-standing directors step down

11 December 2024

It was a year of change for Nairn Museum, with several leading figures officially stepping down at a recent volunteers’ lunch.


PICTURES: First Nairn Christmas tractor run is ‘huge success’ for community

09 December 2024
PICTURES: First Nairn Christmas tractor run is ‘huge success’ for community

PICTURES: First Nairn Christmas tractor run is ‘huge success’ for community

09 December 2024

A parade of suitably festive looking tractors drove through the wind and rain in Nairnshire last weekend, raising money for charity.


Leading conservationist support for Nairn Beach Wheelchairs set to help ‘bring the beach experience to life’

09 December 2024
Leading conservationist support for Nairn Beach Wheelchairs set to help ‘bring the beach experience to life’

Leading conservationist support for Nairn Beach Wheelchairs set to help ‘bring the beach experience to life’

09 December 2024

A new service to make Nairn's beaches more accessible will enable users to get even closer to nature with the help of a leading conservationist.


Patients in wheelchairs can now enjoy hospital garden thanks to Rotary Club

09 December 2024
Patients in wheelchairs can now enjoy hospital garden thanks to Rotary Club

Patients in wheelchairs can now enjoy hospital garden thanks to Rotary Club

09 December 2024

A Nairn hospital charity has celebrated a £6200 boost to help improve lives of patients in the town.


Whispers of Islay: Whisky and wildlife on the Queen of the Hebrides

08 December 2024
Whispers of Islay: Whisky and wildlife on the Queen of the Hebrides

Whispers of Islay: Whisky and wildlife on the Queen of the Hebrides

08 December 2024

For the whisky enthusiast, few things can compare to spending a night on distillery grounds.


WATCH: Lifelong dream gets closer as Inverness’s first Greek eatery has fab start

07 December 2024
WATCH: Lifelong dream gets closer as Inverness’s first Greek eatery has fab start

WATCH: Lifelong dream gets closer as Inverness’s first Greek eatery has fab start

07 December 2024

There were around 100 orders on opening night and demand has stayed high since.


‘I wish it was my local’: A trip to Pitlochry’s McKays Hotel and Restaurant

06 December 2024
‘I wish it was my local’: A trip to Pitlochry’s McKays Hotel and Restaurant

‘I wish it was my local’: A trip to Pitlochry’s McKays Hotel and Restaurant

06 December 2024

‘You immediately feel welcome, with friendly staff and a fireplace in the middle of the room happily crackling’


‘Get involved’ call to make Nairn plan a reality

02 December 2024
‘Get involved’ call to make Nairn plan a reality

‘Get involved’ call to make Nairn plan a reality

02 December 2024

Residents have been urged to get behind development projects for the local area.


Nairn Christmas tractor run to help four charities

02 December 2024
Nairn Christmas tractor run to help four charities

Nairn Christmas tractor run to help four charities

02 December 2024

Families will be able to enjoy a brand new festive event in aid of a good cause this weekend.


‘It’s fantastic to see where we are at, it's very exciting times’ – a journey in flavour for Wester Ross micro-distillery

02 December 2024
‘It’s fantastic to see where we are at, it's very exciting times’ – a journey in flavour for Wester Ross micro-distillery

‘It’s fantastic to see where we are at, it's very exciting times’ – a journey in flavour for Wester Ross micro-distillery

02 December 2024

This year has been a rather incredible one for a Wester Ross family-run distillery.


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.


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