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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.

WATCH: Gareth Gates on his Inverness performance, trip to The Mustard Seed and new musical

20 January 2025
WATCH: Gareth Gates on his Inverness performance, trip to The Mustard Seed and new musical

WATCH: Gareth Gates on his Inverness performance, trip to The Mustard Seed and new musical

20 January 2025

Gareth Gates Sings Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will be an action-packed performance for all to enjoy.


Inverness takeaway closes just months after reopening

20 January 2025
Inverness takeaway closes just months after reopening

Inverness takeaway closes just months after reopening

20 January 2025

The owner of The Grumpy Chef, based on Waterloo Place, said it is with a ‘heavy heart’ they have decided to close the door.


Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations to take place in Inverness

19 January 2025
Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations to take place in Inverness

Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations to take place in Inverness

19 January 2025

Chinese Lunar New Year is fast approaching and there will be a big celebration taking place on January 27 in Inverness.


Highland MSP urges Scottish Government to follow Spain’s lead in taking radical measures to tackle the housing crisis

19 January 2025
Highland MSP urges Scottish Government to follow Spain’s lead in taking radical measures to tackle the housing crisis

Highland MSP urges Scottish Government to follow Spain’s lead in taking radical measures to tackle the housing crisis

19 January 2025

Spain's Prime Minister announced plans to prioritise available homes for residents by imposing a new tax.


Inverness woman on a mission to ensure people suffering from hair loss are given the best care

19 January 2025
Inverness woman on a mission to ensure people suffering from hair loss are given the best care

Inverness woman on a mission to ensure people suffering from hair loss are given the best care

19 January 2025

“I understand the confidence that people’s hair gives them,” says Beverley Macdougall.


Inverness support worker follows in family’s dance steps to take part in Strictly Inverness 2025

15 January 2025
Inverness support worker follows in family’s dance steps to take part in Strictly Inverness 2025

Inverness support worker follows in family’s dance steps to take part in Strictly Inverness 2025

15 January 2025

Mags Young (58) is one of this year’s Strictly Inverness contestants, a competition raising funds for the Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


Police attend two-vehicle crash at Inverness bus station with one person taken to hospital

15 January 2025
Police attend two-vehicle crash at Inverness bus station with one person taken to hospital

Police attend two-vehicle crash at Inverness bus station with one person taken to hospital

15 January 2025

One person has been taken to hospital after the two-vehicle incident involving a bus this afternoon.


‘Phantom gritter’ spent over 30 hours gritting more than 50 Inverness streets free of charge in sub-zero temperatures

14 January 2025
‘Phantom gritter’ spent over 30 hours gritting more than 50 Inverness streets free of charge in sub-zero temperatures

‘Phantom gritter’ spent over 30 hours gritting more than 50 Inverness streets free of charge in sub-zero temperatures

14 January 2025

James Glennie (known as Jimbo) covered more than 50 side streets with grit, ensuring that the elderly and disabled could get out safely.


Inverness gaming shop closes its doors after nine years

13 January 2025
Inverness gaming shop closes its doors after nine years

Inverness gaming shop closes its doors after nine years

13 January 2025

Ellerium Games on Lombard Streets has closed after nine years as a board game, tabletop and trading card game shop, with an in-built gaming space.


NHS Highland team develops a partnership with hospital in Zambia

12 January 2025
NHS Highland team develops a partnership with hospital in Zambia

NHS Highland team develops a partnership with hospital in Zambia

12 January 2025

The NHS Highland, research development and innovation (RD&I) team have been working with Chipata Central Hospital.


Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

12 January 2025
Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

12 January 2025

The Highland Shortbread Showdown is back for its third edition in 2025, with businesses encouraged to enter their best bakes.


Adventurer set to host talk to raise funds to support unpaid carers in the Highlands

12 January 2025
Adventurer set to host talk to raise funds to support unpaid carers in the Highlands

Adventurer set to host talk to raise funds to support unpaid carers in the Highlands

12 January 2025

Connecting Carers has teamed up with adventurer Lorraine McCall who will speak about resilience.


Retail unit in popular Inverness market space becomes available as tailoring shop shuts

10 January 2025
Retail unit in popular Inverness market space becomes available as tailoring shop shuts

Retail unit in popular Inverness market space becomes available as tailoring shop shuts

10 January 2025

The alterations service had been a prominent feature in the market for 12 years, but the owner has now decided to move down south.


Man jailed for headbutting female pub employee

10 January 2025
Man jailed for headbutting female pub employee

Man jailed for headbutting female pub employee

10 January 2025

Staff had to barricade themselves inside and call the police, heard Inverness Sheriff Court.


Best bars in Inverness are named at annual awards ceremony

07 January 2025
Best bars in Inverness are named at annual awards ceremony

Best bars in Inverness are named at annual awards ceremony

07 January 2025

Accolades have been dished out to a number of city centre businesses.


Does Inverness need another recycling centre? People wait up to 40 minutes to use current one

06 January 2025
Does Inverness need another recycling centre? People wait up to 40 minutes to use current one

Does Inverness need another recycling centre? People wait up to 40 minutes to use current one

06 January 2025

Inverness residents have been sharing their woes of visiting Inverness Recycling Centre over the festive period.


American tourist pleads guilty after careless collision seriously injured four people on A9

06 January 2025
American tourist pleads guilty after careless collision seriously injured four people on A9

American tourist pleads guilty after careless collision seriously injured four people on A9

06 January 2025

Christopher Adams from North Carolina tendered a guilty plea to causing serious injury by careless driving on the A9 near the Ralia junction.


New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

05 January 2025
New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

05 January 2025

The NHS Highland Engagement Hub is a one-stop shop to let the agency know about the topics people would like to hear more about.


NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

04 January 2025
NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

04 January 2025

NHS Highland and Highland Council have agreed to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities.


Q&A: Meet the person who makes people’s dream wedding come true in Inverness

02 January 2025
Q&A: Meet the person who makes people’s dream wedding come true in Inverness

Q&A: Meet the person who makes people’s dream wedding come true in Inverness

02 January 2025

Marta Makowska is the events manager at Macdonald Drumossie Hotel.


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