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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.

Rachel Smart

Hammer-brandishing barber told he ‘should have locked door and phoned the police’

10 November 2025
Hammer-brandishing barber told he ‘should have locked door and phoned the police’

Hammer-brandishing barber told he ‘should have locked door and phoned the police’

10 November 2025

A barber who brandished a hammer in the city centre has been sentenced.


Ladies-only fitness studio celebrates one year under new leadership

09 November 2025
Ladies-only fitness studio celebrates one year under new leadership

Ladies-only fitness studio celebrates one year under new leadership

09 November 2025

A ladies-only fitness studio is celebrating one year under new leadership.


Special guest announced for Christmas light switch-on at Falcon Square

07 November 2025
Special guest announced for Christmas light switch-on at Falcon Square

Special guest announced for Christmas light switch-on at Falcon Square

07 November 2025

The city’s Christmas lights are set to be switched on with entertainment from a Highland sensation.


Highland businesses asked to give their opinion on housing needs across the region

07 November 2025
Highland businesses asked to give their opinion on housing needs across the region

Highland businesses asked to give their opinion on housing needs across the region

07 November 2025

The survey is a part of the Highland Council’s plan to tackle the impact of housing shortages on Highland communities.


Highland armed forces veteran was caught drug-driving nine times the limit

07 November 2025
Highland armed forces veteran was caught drug-driving nine times the limit

Highland armed forces veteran was caught drug-driving nine times the limit

07 November 2025

An ex-serviceman was caught drug-driving nine times the limit.


Inverness business receives financial penalty after employee was trapped in conveyor belt

06 November 2025
Inverness business receives financial penalty after employee was trapped in conveyor belt

Inverness business receives financial penalty after employee was trapped in conveyor belt

06 November 2025

An Inverness-based business has received a financial penalty after health and safety failings saw one of its employees trapped in a conveyor belt.


Inverness-based property experts celebrate hat-trick of awards at national ceremony

06 November 2025
Inverness-based property experts celebrate hat-trick of awards at national ceremony

Inverness-based property experts celebrate hat-trick of awards at national ceremony

06 November 2025

Home Sweet Home received three awards at the prestigious ESTAS Customer Service Awards 2025.


Jail for man who had over £22k worth of cannabis

05 November 2025
Jail for man who had over £22k worth of cannabis

Jail for man who had over £22k worth of cannabis

05 November 2025

He admitted a third offence of being concerned in the supply of drugs.


Driver who killed pensioner ‘almost instantaneously’ on A9 is sentenced

04 November 2025
Driver who killed pensioner ‘almost instantaneously’ on A9 is sentenced

Driver who killed pensioner ‘almost instantaneously’ on A9 is sentenced

04 November 2025

A man who hit and killed a pensioner on the A9 has been sentenced.


Repair works at Rose Street car park begin and expected to last four weeks

03 November 2025
Repair works at Rose Street car park begin and expected to last four weeks

Repair works at Rose Street car park begin and expected to last four weeks

03 November 2025

The car park will remain open during the repairs.


Veterans impacted by sight loss gather at Inverness War Memorial ahead of Remembrance Sunday

03 November 2025
Veterans impacted by sight loss gather at Inverness War Memorial ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Veterans impacted by sight loss gather at Inverness War Memorial ahead of Remembrance Sunday

03 November 2025

Veterans affected by sight loss have laid a wreath at the Inverness War Memorial ahead of Remembrance Sunday.


Teenager reported missing from Abriachan has been traced

03 November 2025
Teenager reported missing from Abriachan has been traced

Teenager reported missing from Abriachan has been traced

03 November 2025

A 14-year-old boy who was reported missing has been found.


90 staff start training at Inverness Castle as 2025 opening hope draws closer

03 November 2025
90 staff start training at Inverness Castle as 2025 opening hope draws closer

90 staff start training at Inverness Castle as 2025 opening hope draws closer

03 November 2025

The Inverness Castle Experience has recruited all its staff, with 90 team members set to begin training this week.


Proposed overhead line could have “devastating and lasting” impacts on wildlife warns expert

02 November 2025
Proposed overhead line could have “devastating and lasting” impacts on wildlife warns expert

Proposed overhead line could have “devastating and lasting” impacts on wildlife warns expert

02 November 2025

A climate and heritage expert has raised concerns about SSEN Transmission’s proposed overhead power line.


Housing demand survey launched as council housing applications rise 13 per cent in 5 years

02 November 2025
Housing demand survey launched as council housing applications rise 13 per cent in 5 years

Housing demand survey launched as council housing applications rise 13 per cent in 5 years

02 November 2025

The number of applicants for Highland Council houses has grown by 13 per cent over the past five years.


Teenager knocked male unconscious in city centre

01 November 2025
Teenager knocked male unconscious in city centre

Teenager knocked male unconscious in city centre

01 November 2025

A teenager knocked another male unconscious in Inverness city centre.


Independent local businesses to be celebrated during weekend-long event

31 October 2025
Independent local businesses to be celebrated during weekend-long event

Independent local businesses to be celebrated during weekend-long event

31 October 2025

A launch weekend has been planned to celebrate local creativity, style and enterprise.


Finalists of Inverness City Centre Business Awards revealed

31 October 2025
Finalists of Inverness City Centre Business Awards revealed

Finalists of Inverness City Centre Business Awards revealed

31 October 2025

The finalists for the 2025 Inverness City Centre Business Awards have been confirmed following the close of public voting.


EXPLAINED: Who is defined as an asylum seeker as 300 individuals set to arrive in Inverness

29 October 2025
EXPLAINED: Who is defined as an asylum seeker as 300 individuals set to arrive in Inverness

EXPLAINED: Who is defined as an asylum seeker as 300 individuals set to arrive in Inverness

29 October 2025

Who is an asylum seeker? And who qualifies as a refugee compared to an undocumented migrant?


Not booked your Christmas party yet? Here are a few locations offering a festive bonanza

29 October 2025
Not booked your Christmas party yet? Here are a few locations offering a festive bonanza

Not booked your Christmas party yet? Here are a few locations offering a festive bonanza

29 October 2025

With Christmas just around the corner, it is time to look the glad rags out and get ready for the annual get together.


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