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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

Highland businesses scoop awards for delicious pies at national awards ceremony

12 May 2025
Highland businesses scoop awards for delicious pies at national awards ceremony

Highland businesses scoop awards for delicious pies at national awards ceremony

12 May 2025

Butchers and bakeries from the Highlands have claimed prizes at the 2025 World Championship Scotch Pie Awards.


The Traitors winner is special guest at Hollywood Bowl’s VIP launch

12 May 2025
The Traitors winner is special guest at Hollywood Bowl’s VIP launch

The Traitors winner is special guest at Hollywood Bowl’s VIP launch

12 May 2025

The 2025 winner of The Traitors enjoyed a game of bowling at Inverness’ newest entertainment centre.


80 artists to gather at Eden Court to explore how shift to renewable energy impacts communities

12 May 2025
80 artists to gather at Eden Court to explore how shift to renewable energy impacts communities

80 artists to gather at Eden Court to explore how shift to renewable energy impacts communities

12 May 2025

Around 80 artists, curators and other art world players will gather in Inverness.


Inverness man who attempted to break into a house was caught on CCTV

12 May 2025
Inverness man who attempted to break into a house was caught on CCTV

Inverness man who attempted to break into a house was caught on CCTV

12 May 2025

Stuart Lilley (50) was using tools during his bid to get inside a property in Southside Road on July 5, last year.


Man stole quantities of booze from an Inverness supermarket to fuel his addiction

11 May 2025
Man stole quantities of booze from an Inverness supermarket to fuel his addiction

Man stole quantities of booze from an Inverness supermarket to fuel his addiction

11 May 2025

A man stole quantities of booze from an Inverness supermarket to fuel his addiction.


Inverness property that was finalist in BBC Scotland’s Home of the Year on the market for £600,000

11 May 2025
Inverness property that was finalist in BBC Scotland’s Home of the Year on the market for £600,000

Inverness property that was finalist in BBC Scotland’s Home of the Year on the market for £600,000

11 May 2025

After a 14 year renovation, the Inverness home in Crown is on the market at offers of over £600,000.


Toxic plant giant hogweed gets treated in Culloden as public urged to look out for it

11 May 2025
Toxic plant giant hogweed gets treated in Culloden as public urged to look out for it

Toxic plant giant hogweed gets treated in Culloden as public urged to look out for it

11 May 2025

Volunteers and workers have been making the most of the glorious weather to treat an invasive species.


Inverness father told police officers that he ‘would get them’ when they were off duty

11 May 2025
Inverness father told police officers that he ‘would get them’ when they were off duty

Inverness father told police officers that he ‘would get them’ when they were off duty

11 May 2025

James Lane (34) became volatile and threatening and uttered violence to police officers who had attended his address on another matter on March 11.


Protesters turn out in large numbers to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

11 May 2025
Protesters turn out in large numbers to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Protesters turn out in large numbers to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

11 May 2025

One-thousand protestors took part in a staged a sit-down demonstration on Ness Bridge, yesterday.


Loch Ness cruise company celebrate 50th anniversary with the launch of new app

11 May 2025
Loch Ness cruise company celebrate 50th anniversary with the launch of new app

Loch Ness cruise company celebrate 50th anniversary with the launch of new app

11 May 2025

Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the launch of an app.


WEEKEND COURT ROUND UP: Traffic cone attack, Fairways fire accused and knife carrying

11 May 2025
WEEKEND COURT ROUND UP: Traffic cone attack, Fairways fire accused and knife carrying

WEEKEND COURT ROUND UP: Traffic cone attack, Fairways fire accused and knife carrying

11 May 2025

It’s been another busy week at Inverness Sheriff Court.


Inverness-based charity gets funding boost from supermarket giant

10 May 2025
Inverness-based charity gets funding boost from supermarket giant

Inverness-based charity gets funding boost from supermarket giant

10 May 2025

Asda Foundation has given a £1,000 grant to Spokes For Folks.


Daylight shows damage of Tomnahurich Cemetery Hill fire

10 May 2025
Daylight shows damage of Tomnahurich Cemetery Hill fire

Daylight shows damage of Tomnahurich Cemetery Hill fire

10 May 2025

Pictures captured show the damage a fire at Tomnahurich Cemetery Hill caused last night.


Community walk to take place in Inverness for Mental Health Awareness week

10 May 2025
Community walk to take place in Inverness for Mental Health Awareness week

Community walk to take place in Inverness for Mental Health Awareness week

10 May 2025

The walk, titled ‘Bridge of Hope: One Bridge, One Breath, One Shared Journey’, will begin at 4pm at The Gathering Place, Bught Road.


Strictly Inverness contestants share about their dancing adventure as competition takes place this week

10 May 2025
Strictly Inverness contestants share about their dancing adventure as competition takes place this week

Strictly Inverness contestants share about their dancing adventure as competition takes place this week

10 May 2025

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause podcast we catch up with Chris Dixon and Elisha Gilham.


Taste of Nairn continues with the world tattie scone championships taking place

10 May 2025
Taste of Nairn continues with the world tattie scone championships taking place

Taste of Nairn continues with the world tattie scone championships taking place

10 May 2025

Taste of Nairn is continuing into its second day and there is plenty to get your teeth stuck into, according to the organisers.


Teenager struck man with traffic cone and assaulted another man a few days later

10 May 2025
Teenager struck man with traffic cone and assaulted another man a few days later

Teenager struck man with traffic cone and assaulted another man a few days later

10 May 2025

An Inverness teenager carried out two assaults on different people.


Inverness hospitality firm wins accolade at national awards ceremony

08 May 2025
Inverness hospitality firm wins accolade at national awards ceremony

Inverness hospitality firm wins accolade at national awards ceremony

08 May 2025

An Inverness business has won the best hospitality employer of the year award at a national ceremony.


Youth mentoring charity behind Inverness Kart Raceway appeals for volunteers

07 May 2025
Youth mentoring charity behind Inverness Kart Raceway appeals for volunteers

Youth mentoring charity behind Inverness Kart Raceway appeals for volunteers

07 May 2025

Day 1 Mentoring celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.


Very high to extreme risk of wildfire in place across the north of Scotland

06 May 2025
Very high to extreme risk of wildfire in place across the north of Scotland

Very high to extreme risk of wildfire in place across the north of Scotland

06 May 2025

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has urged people who live within or who may enter rural environments to exercise caution.


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