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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

‘You better behave behind the wheel’ - sheriff tells driver spotted at 70mph in 30mph zone

28 April 2025
‘You better behave behind the wheel’ - sheriff tells driver spotted at 70mph in 30mph zone

‘You better behave behind the wheel’ - sheriff tells driver spotted at 70mph in 30mph zone

28 April 2025

It was on a stretch of road that switched between 30mph and 50mph.


Strictly Inverness contestants get spicy for their fundraising efforts

27 April 2025
Strictly Inverness contestants get spicy for their fundraising efforts

Strictly Inverness contestants get spicy for their fundraising efforts

27 April 2025

The perfect pairing of a quiz and a curry are about to marry at an Inverness event.


WEEKEND COURT ROUND-UP: Hammer-wielding robber, teenage paedophile and ‘manipulative’ football coach

27 April 2025
WEEKEND COURT ROUND-UP: Hammer-wielding robber, teenage paedophile and ‘manipulative’ football coach

WEEKEND COURT ROUND-UP: Hammer-wielding robber, teenage paedophile and ‘manipulative’ football coach

27 April 2025

It has been a busy week at Inverness Sheriff Court.


Bryan Adams gigs hailed ‘fantastic’ after two performances at Eden Court

26 April 2025
Bryan Adams gigs hailed ‘fantastic’ after two performances at Eden Court

Bryan Adams gigs hailed ‘fantastic’ after two performances at Eden Court

26 April 2025

People who attended the Bryan Adams concert at Eden Court have said it was a ‘fantastic night’.


Grant Street cordoned off by police as someone has taken ill

26 April 2025
Grant Street cordoned off by police as someone has taken ill

Grant Street cordoned off by police as someone has taken ill

26 April 2025

Ambulance services are in attendance.


Inverness man to run course of NC500 completing two marathons a day in aid of mental health charity

26 April 2025
Inverness man to run course of NC500 completing two marathons a day in aid of mental health charity

Inverness man to run course of NC500 completing two marathons a day in aid of mental health charity

26 April 2025

A man from Inverness is set to embark on a mammoth challenge by running the course of the NC500.


A9 partially blocked at Dalwhinnie due to ongoing road traffic incident

26 April 2025
A9 partially blocked at Dalwhinnie due to ongoing road traffic incident

A9 partially blocked at Dalwhinnie due to ongoing road traffic incident

26 April 2025

The A9 is partially blocked at Dalwhinnie due to a road traffic incident.


Strictly Inverness contestants speak about shaving their hair and nearly getting decapitated

26 April 2025
Strictly Inverness contestants speak about shaving their hair and nearly getting decapitated

Strictly Inverness contestants speak about shaving their hair and nearly getting decapitated

26 April 2025

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause podcast we speak to Jane Fuller and Andrew Simpkins.


Competition opens for emerging artists to win the chance to play at Belladrum

26 April 2025
Competition opens for emerging artists to win the chance to play at Belladrum

Competition opens for emerging artists to win the chance to play at Belladrum

26 April 2025

Co-op and the festival are teaming up to support grassroots music, so Co-op members are being invited to enter an exclusive talent search.


Inverness man fined after shouting and swearing at his partner in city bar

26 April 2025
Inverness man fined after shouting and swearing at his partner in city bar

Inverness man fined after shouting and swearing at his partner in city bar

26 April 2025

An Inverness man has been fined after shouting and swearing at his partner in an Inverness bar.


Local musician set to use his talents to boost his fundraising efforts for Strictly Inverness

25 April 2025
Local musician set to use his talents to boost his fundraising efforts for Strictly Inverness

Local musician set to use his talents to boost his fundraising efforts for Strictly Inverness

25 April 2025

John O’Brien (59) has been working on his artistic abilities as he has been learning to dance since January as part of Strictly Inverness.


Inverness Strictly contestant set to host a quiz this weekend as fundraiser for the hospice and ice centre

25 April 2025
Inverness Strictly contestant set to host a quiz this weekend as fundraiser for the hospice and ice centre

Inverness Strictly contestant set to host a quiz this weekend as fundraiser for the hospice and ice centre

25 April 2025

Jorja Campbell (19) is one of this year’s participants in the annual dancing competition.


Strictly Inverness contestant to host family fancy dress party in Beauly this weekend

25 April 2025
Strictly Inverness contestant to host family fancy dress party in Beauly this weekend

Strictly Inverness contestant to host family fancy dress party in Beauly this weekend

25 April 2025

Beauly is set to have a family fancy dress party this weekend.


Paint and prosecco night set to take place as fundraiser for Strictly Inverness contestant

24 April 2025
Paint and prosecco night set to take place as fundraiser for Strictly Inverness contestant

Paint and prosecco night set to take place as fundraiser for Strictly Inverness contestant

24 April 2025

A Strictly Inverness contestant is getting creative for one of her fundraisers by hosting a paint and prosecco evening.


Highland council letter to remove railings from grave ‘disgusting’ claim family

24 April 2025
Highland council letter to remove railings from grave ‘disgusting’ claim family

Highland council letter to remove railings from grave ‘disgusting’ claim family

24 April 2025

Lillian Matheson received the letter about her late husband’s grave with instructions that she must remove the things that she has put around it.


Golf day raises £41,000 for Highland mental health charity

23 April 2025
Golf day raises £41,000 for Highland mental health charity

Golf day raises £41,000 for Highland mental health charity

23 April 2025

Mikeysline has putted an extra £41,000 into its local mental health provision.


Historical items dating back 3500 years found at new golf course near Inverness

22 April 2025
Historical items dating back 3500 years found at new golf course near Inverness

Historical items dating back 3500 years found at new golf course near Inverness

22 April 2025

A range of historical items, including a 3500 year old Bronze Age cremation urn, have been found during the construction of a new golf course.


Popular city centre cafe to open tea room and gift shop at Inverness Cathedral

22 April 2025
Popular city centre cafe to open tea room and gift shop at Inverness Cathedral

Popular city centre cafe to open tea room and gift shop at Inverness Cathedral

22 April 2025

A popular Inverness bakehouse and cantina is set to open a tea room and gift shop at Inverness Cathedral.


Scooty and the Skyhooks to perform for fundraiser organised by Strictly Inverness contestant

21 April 2025
Scooty and the Skyhooks to perform for fundraiser organised by Strictly Inverness contestant

Scooty and the Skyhooks to perform for fundraiser organised by Strictly Inverness contestant

21 April 2025

With just weeks until the Strictly Inverness performance, he is hoping the event will help boost his funds.


Sadness and shock at death of Pope Francis (88)

21 April 2025
Sadness and shock at death of Pope Francis (88)

Sadness and shock at death of Pope Francis (88)

21 April 2025

Condolences have been expressed following the death of Pope Francis announced this morning.


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