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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: Inverness domestic abuse survivor speaks out

14 December 2024
WATCH: Inverness domestic abuse survivor speaks out

WATCH: Inverness domestic abuse survivor speaks out

14 December 2024

Lisa Horne is a survivor of domestic abuse. She speaks about her experience and how her life has changed since she left.


Inverness Chamber of Commerce freezes membership charges to support business community

13 December 2024
Inverness Chamber of Commerce freezes membership charges to support business community

Inverness Chamber of Commerce freezes membership charges to support business community

13 December 2024

Inverness Chamber of Commerce has announced a freeze on membership fees to support the local business community during challenging economic times.


Inverness businessman receives OBE for services to the economy of the Highlands

12 December 2024
Inverness businessman receives OBE for services to the economy of the Highlands

Inverness businessman receives OBE for services to the economy of the Highlands

12 December 2024

Inverness businessman Stewart Nicol has been given an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the economy of the Highlands.


PICTURES: Christmas carol concert raises vital funds for Highland Action for Little Ones

12 December 2024
PICTURES: Christmas carol concert raises vital funds for Highland Action for Little Ones

PICTURES: Christmas carol concert raises vital funds for Highland Action for Little Ones

12 December 2024

Networking group, Highland Business Women, has held its inaugural Christmas Carol Concert.


High Life Highland countryside ranger service win gold at international awards

08 December 2024
High Life Highland countryside ranger service win gold at international awards

High Life Highland countryside ranger service win gold at international awards

08 December 2024

The team were awarded for the Highland Wildflower Meadow Mosaic Project at the annual Green Apple Environment Awards.


Inverness charity that supports elderly and disabled adults celebrates 20th anniversary with £200K funding boost

07 December 2024
Inverness charity that supports elderly and disabled adults celebrates 20th anniversary with £200K funding boost

Inverness charity that supports elderly and disabled adults celebrates 20th anniversary with £200K funding boost

07 December 2024

An Inverness charity has marked its 20th anniversary with a move to new headquarters and a future secured by £200,000 of NHS Highland funding.


Inverness charity launches Christmas call out for donations

07 December 2024
Inverness charity launches Christmas call out for donations

Inverness charity launches Christmas call out for donations

07 December 2024

The Discovery College in Inverness has launched a Christmas Call Out, and is asking businesses and individuals to donate.


Renewable energy hub opens at UHI Inverness

07 December 2024
Renewable energy hub opens at UHI Inverness

Renewable energy hub opens at UHI Inverness

07 December 2024

A new training hub has opened at UHI Inverness to upskill the next generation of heating and plumbing installers in green technologies.


Christmas Fair kicks off at Inverness Town House

06 December 2024
Christmas Fair kicks off at Inverness Town House

Christmas Fair kicks off at Inverness Town House

06 December 2024

The Christmas Fair Extravaganza runs from today (Friday 6) to Sunday 8, with fun activities for children and adults alike.


Inverness man who hurled racist abuse and got stuck in window after police stand-off avoids jail

06 December 2024
Inverness man who hurled racist abuse and got stuck in window after police stand-off avoids jail

Inverness man who hurled racist abuse and got stuck in window after police stand-off avoids jail

06 December 2024

Ross Williamson (37) climbed on the roof while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.


Inverness Family Centre in Merkinch scoops first prize at national awards ceremony

06 December 2024
Inverness Family Centre in Merkinch scoops first prize at national awards ceremony

Inverness Family Centre in Merkinch scoops first prize at national awards ceremony

06 December 2024

Inverness Family Centre (ELC) recently scooped the first prize award for Early Learning and Childcare at a national awards ceremony


Police Scotland officers safeguard 66 people being exploited by County Lines gangs in one week

06 December 2024
Police Scotland officers safeguard 66 people being exploited by County Lines gangs in one week

Police Scotland officers safeguard 66 people being exploited by County Lines gangs in one week

06 December 2024

Between Monday, November 25 and Sunday, December 1, officers across the country identified and safeguarded a number of vulnerable people.


Skerryvore, Callum Beattie and Ministry of Sound Ibiza all set to play in Inverness this weekend

05 December 2024
Skerryvore, Callum Beattie and Ministry of Sound Ibiza all set to play in Inverness this weekend

Skerryvore, Callum Beattie and Ministry of Sound Ibiza all set to play in Inverness this weekend

05 December 2024

Skerryvore will kick-off the weekend at Inverness Leisure Centre, followed by Callum Beattie and Ministry of Sound Ibiza.


Cawdor Castle takes ownership of village country pub and restaurant

04 December 2024
Cawdor Castle takes ownership of village country pub and restaurant

Cawdor Castle takes ownership of village country pub and restaurant

04 December 2024

Lady Cawdor is set to take on Cawdor Tavern after its proprietors have stepped down after 30 years.


‘Love Inverness’ app launched to provide central hub for events, transport and exclusive offers

03 December 2024
‘Love Inverness’ app launched to provide central hub for events, transport and exclusive offers

‘Love Inverness’ app launched to provide central hub for events, transport and exclusive offers

03 December 2024

Inverness City Centre BID has announced the launch of a new ‘Love Inverness’ app, which is now available to download for free on the app store.


Eden Court wins venue of the year at Scots Trad Music Awards held in Inverness

01 December 2024
Eden Court wins venue of the year at Scots Trad Music Awards held in Inverness

Eden Court wins venue of the year at Scots Trad Music Awards held in Inverness

01 December 2024

Inverness held the most prestigious night in Scotland’s traditional music calendar on November 30.


Police enquiries ongoing after driver flees scene after crashing into wall in Inverness

01 December 2024
Police enquiries ongoing after driver flees scene after crashing into wall in Inverness

Police enquiries ongoing after driver flees scene after crashing into wall in Inverness

01 December 2024

A driver has fled the scene after crashing into a wall on an Inverness residential street.


Highland property and construction dinner raises £20k for local charities

01 December 2024
Highland property and construction dinner raises £20k for local charities

Highland property and construction dinner raises £20k for local charities

01 December 2024

The eleventh Highland Construction and Property Dinner took place at the Drumossie Hotel on November 22, with over 300 guests in attendance.


Festive artists and makers market takes place at Inverness Creative Academy

01 December 2024
Festive artists and makers market takes place at Inverness Creative Academy

Festive artists and makers market takes place at Inverness Creative Academy

01 December 2024

Festive shoppers braced the cold to attend the opening of the Artists and Makers Market at the Inverness Creative Academy this weekend.


PICTURES: Street party for Nairn Christmas lights switch-on

30 November 2024
PICTURES: Street party for Nairn Christmas lights switch-on

PICTURES: Street party for Nairn Christmas lights switch-on

30 November 2024

A Christmas extravaganza has taken place in Nairn.


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