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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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WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges health secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

17 January 2025
WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges health secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges health secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

17 January 2025

Action must be taken soon to bring back vaccinations into GP practices, a Highland MSP said during a Holyrood debate on rural health last night.


Highland MSP Edward Mountain calls out ‘dangerous’ A&E waiting times at Raigmore Hospital as 30 per cent exceed four-hour target

17 January 2025
Highland MSP Edward Mountain calls out ‘dangerous’ A&E waiting times at Raigmore Hospital as 30 per cent exceed four-hour target

Highland MSP Edward Mountain calls out ‘dangerous’ A&E waiting times at Raigmore Hospital as 30 per cent exceed four-hour target

17 January 2025

A Highland MSP has criticised the A&E waiting times at Raigmore Hospital, which he has called “dangerous”.


Nairn Academy’s mobile phone ban sees positive results after first week

17 January 2025
Nairn Academy’s mobile phone ban sees positive results after first week

Nairn Academy’s mobile phone ban sees positive results after first week

17 January 2025

The first week after the introduction of a new ban on mobile phones at Nairn Academy has been hailed as ‘very positive’ by the school.


Nairn’s ‘vibrant artistic community’ on showcase in new exhibition

16 January 2025
Nairn’s ‘vibrant artistic community’ on showcase in new exhibition

Nairn’s ‘vibrant artistic community’ on showcase in new exhibition

16 January 2025

Almost 150 artworks by local artists will be on showcase at Nairn Community & Arts Centre for its fifth annual community exhibition.


‘What would happen if we had another pandemic tomorrow?’ - Concerns over impact of new vaccine delivery scheme on Highland patients raised at Covid Inquiry in London

16 January 2025
‘What would happen if we had another pandemic tomorrow?’ - Concerns over impact of new vaccine delivery scheme on Highland patients raised at Covid Inquiry in London

‘What would happen if we had another pandemic tomorrow?’ - Concerns over impact of new vaccine delivery scheme on Highland patients raised at Covid Inquiry in London

16 January 2025

A former NHS Highland board member called for the Scottish Government to ‘actually listen’ to concerns over the new vaccine delivery system.


Highland Hospital Radio volunteer shortlisted as Best Female Presenter at prestigious national award

15 January 2025
Highland Hospital Radio volunteer shortlisted as Best Female Presenter at prestigious national award

Highland Hospital Radio volunteer shortlisted as Best Female Presenter at prestigious national award

15 January 2025

A volunteer presenter and DJ at an Inverness-based hospital radio presenter is running for a prestigious national award.


Women’s football club in Nairn looking for new players and committee members

14 January 2025
Women’s football club in Nairn looking for new players and committee members

Women’s football club in Nairn looking for new players and committee members

14 January 2025

Club is looking for fresh faces in 2025.


NHS Highland urges eligible residents to book Covid vaccine as winter offer set to end this month

14 January 2025
NHS Highland urges eligible residents to book Covid vaccine as winter offer set to end this month

NHS Highland urges eligible residents to book Covid vaccine as winter offer set to end this month

14 January 2025

Those eligible to get a free Covid vaccine have until the end of January to get the jag - whilst flu vaccine is available until the end of March.


New vaccine delivery system deemed 'not fit for purpose' as uptake in the Highlands drops

14 January 2025
New vaccine delivery system deemed 'not fit for purpose' as uptake in the Highlands drops

New vaccine delivery system deemed 'not fit for purpose' as uptake in the Highlands drops

14 January 2025

Calls to bring back vaccinations to GPs after Highland experiences ‘concerning’ drop in uptake


Nairn Museum set to be featured in BBC TV show today in bid to preserve ‘extraordinary’ historical artworks

13 January 2025
Nairn Museum set to be featured in BBC TV show today in bid to preserve ‘extraordinary’ historical artworks

Nairn Museum set to be featured in BBC TV show today in bid to preserve ‘extraordinary’ historical artworks

13 January 2025

Nairn Museum is set to be featured in a popular BBC documentary reality TV show today.


Nairn music group prepares to hit right note with ceilidh to support community centre

12 January 2025
Nairn music group prepares to hit right note with ceilidh to support community centre

Nairn music group prepares to hit right note with ceilidh to support community centre

12 January 2025

Nairnites and music lovers will be treated to a special winter ceilidh this weekend - all in aid of a local community hub.


Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

09 January 2025
Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

09 January 2025

The family of Nairn’s Alistair Wilson, murdered in 2004, said they were “extremely grateful” to the First Minister after he met with them yesterday.


PICTURES: Nairn under the snow

09 January 2025
PICTURES: Nairn under the snow

PICTURES: Nairn under the snow

09 January 2025

Our reader’s top pictures of wintry landscapes in Nairnshire.


‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

09 January 2025
‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

09 January 2025

The First Minister has met the family of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson, whose murder remains unsolved after more than two decades.


UPDATE: Ness Bridge traffic lights out for the whole day as SSEN investigates power cable fault

08 January 2025
UPDATE: Ness Bridge traffic lights out for the whole day as SSEN investigates power cable fault

UPDATE: Ness Bridge traffic lights out for the whole day as SSEN investigates power cable fault

08 January 2025

Works to restore power to traffic lights at a busy Inverness city centre junction continue as motorists and pedestrians warned to take extra care.


New mobile phone ban at Nairn Academy in force from this week

08 January 2025
New mobile phone ban at Nairn Academy in force from this week

New mobile phone ban at Nairn Academy in force from this week

08 January 2025

Pupils at Nairn Academy back to school after the holidays are having to adapt to a new ban on the use of mobile phones on its grounds.


WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

08 January 2025
WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

08 January 2025

Snow showers and ice will bring further disruption to travel in the Highlands and Moray as a yellow weather warning has been extended.


Traffic lights out of service at busy Inverness city centre junction

08 January 2025
Traffic lights out of service at busy Inverness city centre junction

Traffic lights out of service at busy Inverness city centre junction

08 January 2025

Traffic lights at a busy Inverness city centre junction are currently out of order.


Highland Council takes on new Inverness bus route after it’s dropped by Stagecoach

07 January 2025
Highland Council takes on new Inverness bus route after it’s dropped by Stagecoach

Highland Council takes on new Inverness bus route after it’s dropped by Stagecoach

07 January 2025

Highland Council will add an Inverness city network route to its services after Stagecoach announced they would no longer be providing the service.


Flights to and from Inverness Airport cancelled or delayed as Highland wintry spell continues

07 January 2025
Flights to and from Inverness Airport cancelled or delayed as Highland wintry spell continues

Flights to and from Inverness Airport cancelled or delayed as Highland wintry spell continues

07 January 2025

Weather disruption has hit flights to and from Inverness Airport today with several delays and cancellations.


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