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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.

The Apprentice, a strong team and family spirit: Highland Business Suites celebrates a decade in Inverness

11 October 2024
The Apprentice, a strong team and family spirit: Highland Business Suites celebrates a decade in Inverness

The Apprentice, a strong team and family spirit: Highland Business Suites celebrates a decade in Inverness

11 October 2024

Highland Business Suites, the trading name for The Green House, celebrates its 10-year anniversary.


INSIDE HMP INVERNESS: ‘Recovery gives you things and addiction takes them away,’ says prisoner

11 October 2024
INSIDE HMP INVERNESS: ‘Recovery gives you things and addiction takes them away,’ says prisoner

INSIDE HMP INVERNESS: ‘Recovery gives you things and addiction takes them away,’ says prisoner

11 October 2024

People in custody at HMP Inverness spent time reflecting on addiction and recovery.


Popular eatery makes return to Inverness after hiatus

06 October 2024
Popular eatery makes return to Inverness after hiatus

Popular eatery makes return to Inverness after hiatus

06 October 2024

The Grumpy Chef - which used to be based on Chapel Street - has now taken up residence on Waterloo Place.


Nominate your favourite city centre businesses and win an Inverness Gift Card

04 October 2024
Nominate your favourite city centre businesses and win an Inverness Gift Card

Nominate your favourite city centre businesses and win an Inverness Gift Card

04 October 2024

Inverness BID is inviting you to nominate your favourite city centre businesses.


Inverness prison donates food grown in garden to local charity providing meals to those in need

03 October 2024
Inverness prison donates food grown in garden to local charity providing meals to those in need

Inverness prison donates food grown in garden to local charity providing meals to those in need

03 October 2024

HMP Inverness has been feeding the community through donations of prison-grown produce to local charity, Inverness Foodstuff.


PICTURES: Highland Business Awards celebrate innovation and strength of region

30 September 2024
PICTURES: Highland Business Awards celebrate innovation and strength of region

PICTURES: Highland Business Awards celebrate innovation and strength of region

30 September 2024

The annual awards took place on September 27 at the Kingsmills Hotel.


New app provides support to young adults in the Highlands

30 September 2024
New app provides support to young adults in the Highlands

New app provides support to young adults in the Highlands

30 September 2024

A new app has been launched to support young people living in the Highlands.


Silver Sunday event at Eastgate Centre set to combat social isolation and loneliness among older people

29 September 2024
Silver Sunday event at Eastgate Centre set to combat social isolation and loneliness among older people

Silver Sunday event at Eastgate Centre set to combat social isolation and loneliness among older people

29 September 2024

An Inverness event is set to bring older people at risk of isolation together.


‘Believe in yourself’, says Highland young employee of the year

28 September 2024
‘Believe in yourself’, says Highland young employee of the year

‘Believe in yourself’, says Highland young employee of the year

28 September 2024

Adrian Peterwas, who works at Aquascot, was crowned Highland young employee of the year at the Highland Business Awards at the Kingsmills Hotel.


Highland business leader of the year says ‘people who speak from the heart’ inspire him

28 September 2024
Highland business leader of the year says ‘people who speak from the heart’ inspire him

Highland business leader of the year says ‘people who speak from the heart’ inspire him

28 September 2024

Calum MacPherson, chief executive of Inverness and Cromarty Green Freeport was crowned Highland business leader of the year.


Revealed: Highland Business Awards winners

27 September 2024
Revealed: Highland Business Awards winners

Revealed: Highland Business Awards winners

27 September 2024

The Highland Business Awards winners were crowned today in an inspiring celebration of business excellence at The Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness.


PICTURES: Highland Spotlight a success with over 300 people in attendance

25 September 2024
PICTURES: Highland Spotlight a success with over 300 people in attendance

PICTURES: Highland Spotlight a success with over 300 people in attendance

25 September 2024

The Highland’s biggest business to business exhibition took place yesterday.


Young Highland entrepreneurs set to shine at region’s biggest business to business exhibition

23 September 2024
Young Highland entrepreneurs set to shine at region’s biggest business to business exhibition

Young Highland entrepreneurs set to shine at region’s biggest business to business exhibition

23 September 2024

Meet this year’s Rising Stars at Highland Spotlight.


Palestinian artist set to display exhibition at Inverness cafe

23 September 2024
Palestinian artist set to display exhibition at Inverness cafe

Palestinian artist set to display exhibition at Inverness cafe

23 September 2024

An exhibition by a Palestinian photographer is set to be displayed at XOKO Bakehouse this week, with an opportunity to meet the artist.


WATCH: Inverness group celebrates 25 years of fitness, fun and friendship

22 September 2024
WATCH: Inverness group celebrates 25 years of fitness, fun and friendship

WATCH: Inverness group celebrates 25 years of fitness, fun and friendship

22 September 2024

An Inverness group is celebrating over 25 years together.


Highland Indian Association celebrate Onam in North Kessock

21 September 2024
Highland Indian Association celebrate Onam in North Kessock

Highland Indian Association celebrate Onam in North Kessock

21 September 2024

The Highland Indian Association (HAI) recently gathered together for Onam celebrations.


Annual fundraiser in memory of Inverness boy who sadly passed away to raise funds for baby loss charity

20 September 2024
Annual fundraiser in memory of Inverness boy who sadly passed away to raise funds for baby loss charity

Annual fundraiser in memory of Inverness boy who sadly passed away to raise funds for baby loss charity

20 September 2024

Fundraisers inspired by the memory of a little boy who lost his life are set to host a fourth annual fundraiser for bereaved families this weekend.


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).


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