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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.

Inverness charity that supports 160 people in the community is winner at Highland Heroes Awards 2025

16 March 2025
Inverness charity that supports 160 people in the community is winner at Highland Heroes Awards 2025

Inverness charity that supports 160 people in the community is winner at Highland Heroes Awards 2025

16 March 2025

Special Needs Action Project (SNAP) was founded nearly 30 years ago to improve the lives of young people with additional needs.


Inverness man attempted to bite police officers after arrest

16 March 2025
Inverness man attempted to bite police officers after arrest

Inverness man attempted to bite police officers after arrest

16 March 2025

A man who had been the victim of assault ended up trying to bite Inverness police officers.


Mikeysline scoop Highland Heroes award at prestigious ceremony

16 March 2025
Mikeysline scoop Highland Heroes award at prestigious ceremony

Mikeysline scoop Highland Heroes award at prestigious ceremony

16 March 2025

A suicide prevention charity has won the Emergency Services or Crisis Support Service of the Year at Highland Heroes 2025.


Owner who lost business in devastating fire forced to make ‘heartbreaking’ decision to let go staff member

16 March 2025
Owner who lost business in devastating fire forced to make ‘heartbreaking’ decision to let go staff member

Owner who lost business in devastating fire forced to make ‘heartbreaking’ decision to let go staff member

16 March 2025

SJ Gifts was due to open for the first time on March 10, however, a devastating blaze ripped through the premises it was situated in.


Turkish restaurant set to move to bigger premises in Inverness city centre

16 March 2025
Turkish restaurant set to move to bigger premises in Inverness city centre

Turkish restaurant set to move to bigger premises in Inverness city centre

16 March 2025

Aspendos on Queensgate will move further up the street into the former Escobar premises.


Man living in a tent at Inverness church hurled abuse at takeaway staff saying ‘they worshipped paedophiles’’

16 March 2025
Man living in a tent at Inverness church hurled abuse at takeaway staff saying ‘they worshipped paedophiles’’

Man living in a tent at Inverness church hurled abuse at takeaway staff saying ‘they worshipped paedophiles’’

16 March 2025

Tomas Karfik (33) walked into Max’s 2 on Lombard Street shouting and swearing at staff, including using a racist term, on February 6.


Boy (10) wins primary school pupil of the year at Highland Heroes for his compassion, dedication and teamwork

16 March 2025
Boy (10) wins primary school pupil of the year at Highland Heroes for his compassion, dedication and teamwork

Boy (10) wins primary school pupil of the year at Highland Heroes for his compassion, dedication and teamwork

16 March 2025

Angus MacDonald was announced as primary school pupil of the year at the packed out Highland Heroes awards at the Drumossie Hotel on Friday night.


LIFE AFTER CANCER: Survivor retrains to be a personal trainer specialising in cancer rehab after diagnosis

16 March 2025
LIFE AFTER CANCER: Survivor retrains to be a personal trainer specialising in cancer rehab after diagnosis

LIFE AFTER CANCER: Survivor retrains to be a personal trainer specialising in cancer rehab after diagnosis

16 March 2025

As our Life After Cancer series continues, we want to introduce you to the remarkable Joanna Ewing.


Paralegal takes on Strictly Inverness 2025 for a cause close to her heart

14 March 2025
Paralegal takes on Strictly Inverness 2025 for a cause close to her heart

Paralegal takes on Strictly Inverness 2025 for a cause close to her heart

14 March 2025

For Laura Archibald, taking part in Strictly Inverness 2025 is more than just a challenge—it’s a deeply personal way to give back.


Do you fancy taking over an Inverness pizza business?

11 March 2025
Do you fancy taking over an Inverness pizza business?

Do you fancy taking over an Inverness pizza business?

11 March 2025

An Inverness pizza business is currently on the market in what is described as a ‘fantastic opportunity’.


Business owner talks about ‘good of community’ after fire devastated two of her premises at Fairways Business Park

11 March 2025
Business owner talks about ‘good of community’ after fire devastated two of her premises at Fairways Business Park

Business owner talks about ‘good of community’ after fire devastated two of her premises at Fairways Business Park

11 March 2025

Julia Macleay owns SJ Travel Centre and SJ Gifts, the latter of which was set to open for its first day yesterday.


SSEN Transmission submits planning application to Highland Council for Fanellan substation project

11 March 2025
SSEN Transmission submits planning application to Highland Council for Fanellan substation project

SSEN Transmission submits planning application to Highland Council for Fanellan substation project

11 March 2025

SSEN Transmission has submitted a planning application to The Highland Council for the Fanellan 400kV substation and converter station project.


Fundraising page launched to support hairdresser who lost equipment in Inverness fire

10 March 2025
Fundraising page launched to support hairdresser who lost equipment in Inverness fire

Fundraising page launched to support hairdresser who lost equipment in Inverness fire

10 March 2025

A GoFundMe page has been launched to support a professional hair stylist whose place of work has been ravaged in a fire.


Charity behind Inverness Kart Raceway says huge ‘thank you’ to fire service for saving its building

10 March 2025
Charity behind Inverness Kart Raceway says huge ‘thank you’ to fire service for saving its building

Charity behind Inverness Kart Raceway says huge ‘thank you’ to fire service for saving its building

10 March 2025

A youth charity that runs Inverness Kart Raceway (IKR) has offered a huge ‘thank you’ to Inverness and supporting fire service teams.


Inverness golf centre, restaurant and bar reopen after deliberate fire as ‘hearts and thoughts’ go to destroyed businesses

10 March 2025
Inverness golf centre, restaurant and bar reopen after deliberate fire as ‘hearts and thoughts’ go to destroyed businesses

Inverness golf centre, restaurant and bar reopen after deliberate fire as ‘hearts and thoughts’ go to destroyed businesses

10 March 2025

Fairways Golf Centre and Restaurant was closed after the deliberate arson attack at Fairways Business Park in the early hours of Sunday morning.


Inverness roadworks for drainage investigations will see part of A9 down to single-lane use

10 March 2025
Inverness roadworks for drainage investigations will see part of A9 down to single-lane use

Inverness roadworks for drainage investigations will see part of A9 down to single-lane use

10 March 2025

Roadworks are set to take place on the A9 between the Longman Roundabout and Raigmore Interchange from tonight.


Friends land in dock after drunken brawl

10 March 2025
Friends land in dock after drunken brawl

Friends land in dock after drunken brawl

10 March 2025

Arron Matheson (26) and Reece Gordon (25) ended up in the altercation at the Glenalbyn Bar in Inverness on July 9, 2023.


Inverness Airport “best in Europe” for fifth year in a row

10 March 2025
Inverness Airport “best in Europe” for fifth year in a row

Inverness Airport “best in Europe” for fifth year in a row

10 March 2025

Inverness Airport has won the best airport in Europe serving under two million passengers — for the fifth year in a row.


Inverness travel company on the hunt for new premises after devastating fire at Fairways Business Park

10 March 2025
Inverness travel company on the hunt for new premises after devastating fire at Fairways Business Park

Inverness travel company on the hunt for new premises after devastating fire at Fairways Business Park

10 March 2025

SJ Travel was one of the businesses that was hit by a fire at Fairways Business Park in the early hours of Sunday morning.


Man stole and sold his stepmother’s jewellery from Inverness address to fund his drink and drugs habit

09 March 2025
Man stole and sold his stepmother’s jewellery from Inverness address to fund his drink and drugs habit

Man stole and sold his stepmother’s jewellery from Inverness address to fund his drink and drugs habit

09 March 2025

Ben Jackson (39) stole various items from the Inverness address after moving in with his father and stepmother during the Covid lockdown.


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