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Rachel Smart


Business reporter

I studied my undergraduate degree in politics and international relations at the University of Aberdeen and I completed my Masters in Journalism at RGU this year. I have always been interested in people and how society works. It's great when your passions align with your job.

Fundraiser launched to support Highland parents of newborn baby who is in a critical condition

29 March 2024
Fundraiser launched to support Highland parents of newborn baby who is in a critical condition

Fundraiser launched to support Highland parents of newborn baby who is in a critical condition

29 March 2024

Kyro Macphee - who is just seven days old - has been airlifted to Dundee Hospital and is currently fighting for his life, with a severe infection.


Popular Inverness cafe reopens after refurbishment with new takeaway offering

29 March 2024
Popular Inverness cafe reopens after refurbishment with new takeaway offering

Popular Inverness cafe reopens after refurbishment with new takeaway offering

29 March 2024

After a challenging three-month break due to flood damage, Café Artysans is back open.


Inverness Musical Theatre gets standing ovation on opening night of Made in Dagenham with heart-warming performance

28 March 2024
Inverness Musical Theatre gets standing ovation on opening night of Made in Dagenham with heart-warming performance

Inverness Musical Theatre gets standing ovation on opening night of Made in Dagenham with heart-warming performance

28 March 2024

The production was seamless, with every person on stage claiming a presence in the debut night of Made in Dagenham.


Highland business secures four-year advertising and sponsorship contract with local authority

27 March 2024
Highland business secures four-year advertising and sponsorship contract with local authority

Highland business secures four-year advertising and sponsorship contract with local authority

27 March 2024

A Highland business has secured a four-year advertising and sponsorship contract with the local authority.


Four decades of music from Highland ensemble Scooty and the Skyhooks

27 March 2024
Four decades of music from Highland ensemble Scooty and the Skyhooks

Four decades of music from Highland ensemble Scooty and the Skyhooks

27 March 2024

Four decades ago, four Beauly lads decided to start a band for the love of music. Fast forward to 2024 and they are still giving it their best.


Figures show 2365 incidents of domestic abuse recorded by police in Highland during 2022-23

26 March 2024
Figures show 2365 incidents of domestic abuse recorded by police in Highland during 2022-23

Figures show 2365 incidents of domestic abuse recorded by police in Highland during 2022-23

26 March 2024

Victims of domestic violence have been encouraged to seek support and report incidents to police, following a reduction in recorded cases.


Inverness Musical Theatre set to put women’s equality into the spotlight with Made in Dagenham show

26 March 2024
Inverness Musical Theatre set to put women’s equality into the spotlight with Made in Dagenham show

Inverness Musical Theatre set to put women’s equality into the spotlight with Made in Dagenham show

26 March 2024

Highlanders are in for a treat this week, as Inverness Musical Theatre is set to take to the stage with its rendition of Made in Dagenham.


Couple left 'furious' after receiving £100 fine at Inverness car park – despite only being there for 12 minutes

23 March 2024
Couple left 'furious' after receiving £100 fine at Inverness car park – despite only being there for 12 minutes

Couple left 'furious' after receiving £100 fine at Inverness car park – despite only being there for 12 minutes

23 March 2024

Ruth Beddall had nipped into Smyths to collect an order for her grandchildren while her husband waited in the car outside.


Free events to boost digital wellbeing set to take place in the Highlands

23 March 2024
Free events to boost digital wellbeing set to take place in the Highlands

Free events to boost digital wellbeing set to take place in the Highlands

23 March 2024

The events are aimed to help people develop a more positive relationship with their phones and learn how to take control of their personal data.


Live art event in Inverness raises over £5000 for local charities

22 March 2024
Live art event in Inverness raises over £5000 for local charities

Live art event in Inverness raises over £5000 for local charities

22 March 2024

A local rotary club has raised over £5000 for various charities through a live art event.


Funeral for young truck driver who died on A9 to take place in Nairn

22 March 2024
Funeral for young truck driver who died on A9 to take place in Nairn

Funeral for young truck driver who died on A9 to take place in Nairn

22 March 2024

The funeral of a young man who tragically died on the A9 will take place on April 4.


Highland entrepreneurs of the future pick up awards at regional finals

22 March 2024
Highland entrepreneurs of the future pick up awards at regional finals

Highland entrepreneurs of the future pick up awards at regional finals

22 March 2024

The business leaders of the future have been recognised at the Highland and Moray regional finals of the Young Enterprise Scotland Company Programme.


Visit Inverness Loch Ness Tourism boss 'delighted' to have received successful BID renewal

19 March 2024
Visit Inverness Loch Ness Tourism boss 'delighted' to have received successful BID renewal

Visit Inverness Loch Ness Tourism boss 'delighted' to have received successful BID renewal

19 March 2024

Visit Inverness Loch Ness has said its 'delighted' to have received a successful Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Renewal Ballot.


PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

18 March 2024
PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

18 March 2024

Some 400 people were at the Drumossie Hotel on Friday night for the annual Highland Heroes event.


Live art event set to take place in Inverness in aid of local charities

18 March 2024
Live art event set to take place in Inverness in aid of local charities

Live art event set to take place in Inverness in aid of local charities

18 March 2024

Rotary Club of Inverness Loch Ness will be raising funds for Alzheimer Scotland and local charity Highland Support for Refugees.


'Yes' vote for renewal of Visit Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District

18 March 2024
'Yes' vote for renewal of Visit Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District

'Yes' vote for renewal of Visit Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District

18 March 2024

Those eligible to vote in the geographical area have voted ‘yes’ to renew the Visit Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District.


WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

17 March 2024
WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

17 March 2024

David MacRae was recognised for doing something quietly within his community, without any thought of praise for himself.


WATCH: Community-driven Merkinch Primary crowned school of the year at Highland Heroes Awards

17 March 2024
WATCH: Community-driven Merkinch Primary crowned school of the year at Highland Heroes Awards

WATCH: Community-driven Merkinch Primary crowned school of the year at Highland Heroes Awards

17 March 2024

An Inverness school has been named as school of the year at this year's Highland Heroes Awards.


WATCH: Highland Action for Little Ones named charitable organisation of the year as '1 in 5 children lives in poverty'

16 March 2024
WATCH: Highland Action for Little Ones named charitable organisation of the year as '1 in 5 children lives in poverty'

WATCH: Highland Action for Little Ones named charitable organisation of the year as '1 in 5 children lives in poverty'

16 March 2024

Highland Action for Little Ones (HALO) has been named as charitable organisation of the year at the Highland Heroes Awards.


WATCH: Hero of heroes honoured for selfless dedication to Inverness says 'we need to help our neighbours'

16 March 2024
WATCH: Hero of heroes honoured for selfless dedication to Inverness says 'we need to help our neighbours'

WATCH: Hero of heroes honoured for selfless dedication to Inverness says 'we need to help our neighbours'

16 March 2024

David MacRae was recognised for doing something quietly within his community, without any thought of praise for himself.


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