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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: ‘One of the first things we did was organise a will’ - healthcare hero looks back at first lockdown

23 March 2025
WATCH: ‘One of the first things we did was organise a will’ - healthcare hero looks back at first lockdown

WATCH: ‘One of the first things we did was organise a will’ - healthcare hero looks back at first lockdown

23 March 2025

Five years after the first lockdown, Beauly GP Dr Ross Jaffrey looks back at the community response and learning points of the Covid pandemic.


WATCH: ‘It was the longest, loneliest week of my life’ - Daughter remembers losing her mum to Covid

23 March 2025
WATCH: ‘It was the longest, loneliest week of my life’ - Daughter remembers losing her mum to Covid

WATCH: ‘It was the longest, loneliest week of my life’ - Daughter remembers losing her mum to Covid

23 March 2025

Former NHS Highland health board member Melanie Newdick talks of the tragic loss of her mother to covid during the pandemic.


OPINION: Learning during furlough was a way out of a dark place

22 March 2025
OPINION: Learning during furlough was a way out of a dark place

OPINION: Learning during furlough was a way out of a dark place

22 March 2025

Federica Stefani shares her story of being a furloughed reporter during lockdown.


Inverness flights to Heathrow cancelled as power cut hits the London airport

21 March 2025
Inverness flights to Heathrow cancelled as power cut hits the London airport

Inverness flights to Heathrow cancelled as power cut hits the London airport

21 March 2025

Flights between Inverness and Heathrow have been cancelled this morning following a power outage at the London Airport.


Big season set to start for Nairn Golf Club as it prepares to host major amateur event

20 March 2025
Big season set to start for Nairn Golf Club as it prepares to host major amateur event

Big season set to start for Nairn Golf Club as it prepares to host major amateur event

20 March 2025

It’s set to be an exciting season for Nairn golfers, with a major championship set to come to the town this summer.


Wildfire risk rated “very high” to “extreme” across the Highlands and Moray

20 March 2025
Wildfire risk rated “very high” to “extreme” across the Highlands and Moray

Wildfire risk rated “very high” to “extreme” across the Highlands and Moray

20 March 2025

Firefighters warned that areas of the Highlands will experience a very high risk of wildfires tomorrow with some areas deemed at extreme risk.


End of an era for Black Isle cafe as it closes after sale falls through

20 March 2025
End of an era for Black Isle cafe as it closes after sale falls through

End of an era for Black Isle cafe as it closes after sale falls through

20 March 2025

A popular seafront cafe on the Black Isle is set to close doors at the end of March, after attempts to sell the business fell through.


Nessie is one of eight mythical creatures celebrated in new stamp set

20 March 2025
Nessie is one of eight mythical creatures celebrated in new stamp set

Nessie is one of eight mythical creatures celebrated in new stamp set

20 March 2025

The Loch Ness monster will be featured in a new limited set of stamps created by Royal Mail celebrating myths and legends.


New RBS city centre branch now open for business

19 March 2025
New RBS city centre branch now open for business

New RBS city centre branch now open for business

19 March 2025

Royal Bank of Scotland has opened its new Inverness branch on Falcon Square this week.


Avian flu outbreak south of Inverness confirmed - with protection zone now in effect

19 March 2025
Avian flu outbreak south of Inverness confirmed - with protection zone now in effect

Avian flu outbreak south of Inverness confirmed - with protection zone now in effect

19 March 2025

Avian flu has been found in premises south of Inverness, the Scottish Government has confirmed, with restrictions now in effect within the area.


Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes awards night

19 March 2025
Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes awards night

Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes awards night

19 March 2025

It was an emotional evening as communities from across the Highlands gathered in Inverness to celebrate their unsung heroes.


PICTURES: Eclectic and touching theatre display is food for thought for Nairn audiences

17 March 2025
PICTURES: Eclectic and touching theatre display is food for thought for Nairn audiences

PICTURES: Eclectic and touching theatre display is food for thought for Nairn audiences

17 March 2025

The sometimes thin line between fact and imagination was at the heart of a theatrical blend of puppetry and cinema which came to Nairn last week.


‘This is for all parents and carers like me’ - proud dad is named Carer of the Year

16 March 2025
‘This is for all parents and carers like me’ - proud dad is named Carer of the Year

‘This is for all parents and carers like me’ - proud dad is named Carer of the Year

16 March 2025

It was an emotional night for an Inverness-based dad who was named Carer of the Year at Friday’s Highland Heroes Awards 2025.


‘We do it for the rewarding feeling you get’ - selfless Inverness volunteer recognised at awards night

16 March 2025
‘We do it for the rewarding feeling you get’ - selfless Inverness volunteer recognised at awards night

‘We do it for the rewarding feeling you get’ - selfless Inverness volunteer recognised at awards night

16 March 2025

An Inverness teenager was named volunteer of the year at Friday’s Highland Heroes Awards.


WATCH: ‘My mantra is to be who you needed when you were younger’ - says Culloden Academy teacher after winning ‘special’ award

15 March 2025
WATCH: ‘My mantra is to be who you needed when you were younger’ - says Culloden Academy teacher after winning ‘special’ award

WATCH: ‘My mantra is to be who you needed when you were younger’ - says Culloden Academy teacher after winning ‘special’ award

15 March 2025

A Culloden Academy teacher said it was “terryfing and special” to be named Secondary Teacher of the year at last night’s Highland Heroes awards.


Clean sweep at exams for Inverness young acrobats

13 March 2025
Clean sweep at exams for Inverness young acrobats

Clean sweep at exams for Inverness young acrobats

13 March 2025

An Inverness performing arts school is celebrating a fantastic result after pupils showed their talent in acrobatics.


‘It is imperative that we learn from this tragedy’ - councillor calls on stronger maritime safety measures after North sea oil tanker collision

13 March 2025
‘It is imperative that we learn from this tragedy’ - councillor calls on stronger maritime safety measures after North sea oil tanker collision

‘It is imperative that we learn from this tragedy’ - councillor calls on stronger maritime safety measures after North sea oil tanker collision

13 March 2025

A Highland councillor - who is president of an environmental organisation - expressed her concerns on the impact of the North Sea oil tanker incident.


Inverness selected for pioneering low-carbon heating project

13 March 2025
Inverness selected for pioneering low-carbon heating project

Inverness selected for pioneering low-carbon heating project

13 March 2025

Inverness is set to benefit from pioneering green heating technology as part of a major new partnership.


WATCH: New management team speaks of new chapter for Auldearn mansion

12 March 2025
WATCH: New management team speaks of new chapter for Auldearn mansion

WATCH: New management team speaks of new chapter for Auldearn mansion

12 March 2025

Boath House in Auldearn reopened last weekend under a new management team.


Special trip to meet Santa announced as one-off direct flight will connect Inverness to Lapland

12 March 2025
Special trip to meet Santa announced as one-off direct flight will connect Inverness to Lapland

Special trip to meet Santa announced as one-off direct flight will connect Inverness to Lapland

12 March 2025

An Inverness-based travel agency has announced they will organise a special day trip to meet Santa - with a direct flight from Inverness Airport.


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