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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.

New fund to support life sciences sector in the Highlands

18 September 2024
New fund to support life sciences sector in the Highlands

New fund to support life sciences sector in the Highlands

18 September 2024

A new fund has been announced for life sciences businesses in the Highlands, looking to invest in capital growth projects.


Alistair Wilson: A timeline of events of the unsolved ‘doorstep murder’

16 September 2024
Alistair Wilson: A timeline of events of the unsolved ‘doorstep murder’

Alistair Wilson: A timeline of events of the unsolved ‘doorstep murder’

16 September 2024

A timeline of events from the unsolved murder case from 2004 to today.


Inverness has its ‘coach-friendly’ status renewed

16 September 2024
Inverness has its ‘coach-friendly’ status renewed

Inverness has its ‘coach-friendly’ status renewed

16 September 2024

The Inverness Coach and Visitor Ambassador service was commended for exceeding the criteria of the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT).


Alistair Wilson: Nairn murder to be ‘completely’ reinvestigated

16 September 2024
Alistair Wilson: Nairn murder to be ‘completely’ reinvestigated

Alistair Wilson: Nairn murder to be ‘completely’ reinvestigated

16 September 2024

The Lord Advocate has instructed a complete reinvestigation of the 2004 murder of Alistair Wilson in Nairn.


Postal votes for Inverness Central ward by-election have been distributed

16 September 2024
Postal votes for Inverness Central ward by-election have been distributed

Postal votes for Inverness Central ward by-election have been distributed

16 September 2024

The Highland Council is advising postal voters to read instructions when completing their statement and ballot paper to ensure their vote counts.


Funds raised at pre-loved clothing sale will provide 50 free counselling sessions in the Highlands

13 September 2024
Funds raised at pre-loved clothing sale will provide 50 free counselling sessions in the Highlands

Funds raised at pre-loved clothing sale will provide 50 free counselling sessions in the Highlands

13 September 2024

A pre-loved clothing sale in Inverness has raised over £2800 for a local charity.


Winners of the Prosper Business Excellence Awards revealed

13 September 2024
Winners of the Prosper Business Excellence Awards revealed

Winners of the Prosper Business Excellence Awards revealed

13 September 2024

Businesses across the Highlands and Islands were recognised for contributing to the country’s economy.


Highland Business Week 2024: A Celebration of Innovation, Networking, and Success

13 September 2024
Highland Business Week 2024: A Celebration of Innovation, Networking, and Success

Highland Business Week 2024: A Celebration of Innovation, Networking, and Success

13 September 2024

The full event diary for Highland Business Week.


‘Highland Council are right to embrace the campervan community’, readers give their views on controversial scheme

12 September 2024
‘Highland Council are right to embrace the campervan community’, readers give their views on controversial scheme

‘Highland Council are right to embrace the campervan community’, readers give their views on controversial scheme

12 September 2024

People in the Highlands have been giving their views on the Highland Council’s controversial new motorhome scheme.


PICTURES: Glitterball dancers shine with major boost for mental health charity

10 September 2024
PICTURES: Glitterball dancers shine with major boost for mental health charity

PICTURES: Glitterball dancers shine with major boost for mental health charity

10 September 2024

Amateur dancers step up for Highland cause Mikeysline.


Inverness city centre set for new ‘cafe for the curious’

08 September 2024
Inverness city centre set for new ‘cafe for the curious’

Inverness city centre set for new ‘cafe for the curious’

08 September 2024

A 26-year-old from Inverness is looking forward to sharing his ‘heart and soul’ with the city with his new business venture.


Families living with Huntington’s disease hit Inverness city centre for five-hour dance party

08 September 2024
Families living with Huntington’s disease hit Inverness city centre for five-hour dance party

Families living with Huntington’s disease hit Inverness city centre for five-hour dance party

08 September 2024

The event included a live DJ set of 100 hits to raise awareness about the rare condition.


UPDATE: A9 now closed in both directions due to three-vehicle collision

08 September 2024
UPDATE: A9 now closed in both directions due to three-vehicle collision

UPDATE: A9 now closed in both directions due to three-vehicle collision

08 September 2024

The A9 is now closed in both directions at Kingussie due to a three-vehicle collision.


Oldest annual gathering in Inverness sees parade of Highland Council

08 September 2024
Oldest annual gathering in Inverness sees parade of Highland Council

Oldest annual gathering in Inverness sees parade of Highland Council

08 September 2024

The oldest annual gathering stage in Inverness took place today.


‘We must make use of the homes we already have’, says Highland MSP

08 September 2024
‘We must make use of the homes we already have’, says Highland MSP

‘We must make use of the homes we already have’, says Highland MSP

08 September 2024

A Highland MSP has urged the Scottish Government to invest money into making use of buildings already built.


200 cyclists complete 77-mile challenge from Skye Bridge to Kessock Bridge

07 September 2024
200 cyclists complete 77-mile challenge from Skye Bridge to Kessock Bridge

200 cyclists complete 77-mile challenge from Skye Bridge to Kessock Bridge

07 September 2024

About 200 cyclists have taken part in a 77-mile event from the Skye Bridge to the Kessock Bridge today (September 7).


Highland’s first economic analysis of climate change risks paints ‘sobering picture’

07 September 2024
Highland’s first economic analysis of climate change risks paints ‘sobering picture’

Highland’s first economic analysis of climate change risks paints ‘sobering picture’

07 September 2024

A Highland organisation has released the region’s first economic analysis of climate change risks.


One person taken to hospital after incident at Kessock Bridge last night

07 September 2024
One person taken to hospital after incident at Kessock Bridge last night

One person taken to hospital after incident at Kessock Bridge last night

07 September 2024

Police attended a concern for person call on the Kessock Bridge.


UPDATE: Fire services now left the scene of false alarm at Highland Hospice

07 September 2024
UPDATE: Fire services now left the scene of false alarm at Highland Hospice

UPDATE: Fire services now left the scene of false alarm at Highland Hospice

07 September 2024

Scottish Fire and Rescue service has now confirmed the incident on Bishops Road was a false alarm.


Two fire appliances attend scene of incident in Inverness

07 September 2024
Two fire appliances attend scene of incident in Inverness

Two fire appliances attend scene of incident in Inverness

07 September 2024

Two fire appliances have been called to an incident at Bishops Road in Inverness.


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