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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

Heavy police presence near Beechwood House after call for concern for a person

24 June 2025
Heavy police presence near Beechwood House after call for concern for a person

Heavy police presence near Beechwood House after call for concern for a person

24 June 2025

The road is currently blocked with police tape across the scene.


Loch Ness RNLI launch rescue to save three stranded kayakers

24 June 2025
Loch Ness RNLI launch rescue to save three stranded kayakers

Loch Ness RNLI launch rescue to save three stranded kayakers

24 June 2025

The kayakers found themselves stranded around one nautical mile south of the Lochside Hostel at Alltsigh.


Inverness teenager (14) diagnosed with cancer surrounded by support from community

24 June 2025
Inverness teenager (14) diagnosed with cancer surrounded by support from community

Inverness teenager (14) diagnosed with cancer surrounded by support from community

24 June 2025

Dylan Williams (14) is currently in his third week of chemotherapy and lumbar punctures after being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.


Inverness road blocked in both directions due to fallen tree

23 June 2025
Inverness road blocked in both directions due to fallen tree

Inverness road blocked in both directions due to fallen tree

23 June 2025

It is currently blocking the road in both directions.


Business women will be ready to party!

18 June 2025
Business women will be ready to party!

Business women will be ready to party!

18 June 2025

Support from local firms helps make Highland Business Women Awards so special.


Christmas credit card landed offender in the dock

16 June 2025
Christmas credit card landed offender in the dock

Christmas credit card landed offender in the dock

16 June 2025

A man was called back to court after failing to comply with sex offender notification requirements linked to a credit card.


Kessock Ferry Swim set to return next month

14 June 2025
Kessock Ferry Swim set to return next month

Kessock Ferry Swim set to return next month

14 June 2025

Brave participants will be able to swim from South Kessock to North Kessock and back again in aid of the outdoor charity, Aban.


Addict stole charity cash in supermarket break-in

14 June 2025
Addict stole charity cash in supermarket break-in

Addict stole charity cash in supermarket break-in

14 June 2025

A drug addict stole charity tins in a late night break-in at a city supermarket.


‘You clearly have a problem’: toy store shoplifter spared jail term

14 June 2025
‘You clearly have a problem’: toy store shoplifter spared jail term

‘You clearly have a problem’: toy store shoplifter spared jail term

14 June 2025

A woman who went on a seven-week-long toy store shoplifting spree has been given a community payback order.


Police officer targeted outside rehab facility

14 June 2025
Police officer targeted outside rehab facility

Police officer targeted outside rehab facility

14 June 2025

Woman threw mobile after being refused entry.


Parents speak out about ‘unsafe’ conditions at Drummond School as ‘system fails’ children and staff

13 June 2025
Parents speak out about ‘unsafe’ conditions at Drummond School as ‘system fails’ children and staff

Parents speak out about ‘unsafe’ conditions at Drummond School as ‘system fails’ children and staff

13 June 2025

Parents of pupils at an Inverness school catering for pupils with learning difficulties have shared their concerns for children and staff.


Inverness Airport changes rules for car parking — and it has received backlash

12 June 2025
Inverness Airport changes rules for car parking — and it has received backlash

Inverness Airport changes rules for car parking — and it has received backlash

12 June 2025

Changes to parking at Inverness Airport have come into force.


Co-op shoppers get chance to win Belladrum weekend tickets

11 June 2025
Co-op shoppers get chance to win Belladrum weekend tickets

Co-op shoppers get chance to win Belladrum weekend tickets

11 June 2025

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival turns 21 this year, and to celebrate it has teamed-up with Co-Op superstores.


Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

10 June 2025
Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

10 June 2025

The annual Highland Youth Parliament (HYP) conference will take place at Inverness Leisure Centre on Friday, June 13.


Content creator held his hands around neck of ex-partner

10 June 2025
Content creator held his hands around neck of ex-partner

Content creator held his hands around neck of ex-partner

10 June 2025

A content creator held his hands around the neck of his ex-girlfriend and pushed her across the kitchen a court had been told.


Inverness school gets clothing bank after teachers note concerns for pupils

09 June 2025
Inverness school gets clothing bank after teachers note concerns for pupils

Inverness school gets clothing bank after teachers note concerns for pupils

09 June 2025

A clothing bank has been created at Inverness Royal Academy, after teachers had concerns for pupils.


Young people in Inverness urged to give blood donations

09 June 2025
Young people in Inverness urged to give blood donations

Young people in Inverness urged to give blood donations

09 June 2025

The appeal comes during Blood Donor Week (June 9- 15), which leads up to World Blood Donor Day on June 14.


Energy developer to give £20m per year to Highland communities

09 June 2025
Energy developer to give £20m per year to Highland communities

Energy developer to give £20m per year to Highland communities

09 June 2025

The commitment is expected to deliver over £20 million a year throughout the operational lifetime of the project.


Highlanders get opportunity to win e-bike by choosing greener ways to travel

09 June 2025
Highlanders get opportunity to win e-bike by choosing greener ways to travel

Highlanders get opportunity to win e-bike by choosing greener ways to travel

09 June 2025

As part of Bike Week, which runs from 9–15 June, active travellers can earn rewards for walking, wheeling, cycling, or taking public transport.


Inverness Girlguiding group has first weekend away since Covid thanks to cashback scheme

08 June 2025
Inverness Girlguiding group has first weekend away since Covid thanks to cashback scheme

Inverness Girlguiding group has first weekend away since Covid thanks to cashback scheme

08 June 2025

A Girlguiding unit from Inverness has been able to go on their first big weekend away since Covid.


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