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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

Inverness man jailed for three years after New Year’s Day robbery

12 July 2025
Inverness man jailed for three years after New Year’s Day robbery

Inverness man jailed for three years after New Year’s Day robbery

12 July 2025

A jury unanimously found James John Stewart (39) guilty of several offences, including stealing a purse and a quantity of money.


Highland Council to appoint two full-time staff to Drummond School amidst concerns from parents of pupils

11 July 2025
Highland Council to appoint two full-time staff to Drummond School amidst concerns from parents of pupils

Highland Council to appoint two full-time staff to Drummond School amidst concerns from parents of pupils

11 July 2025

Highland Council has said two additional staff members will join Drummond School, amidst concerns from parents of pupils.


Rash medication made woman feel like she wanted to rip off her face

11 July 2025
Rash medication made woman feel like she wanted to rip off her face

Rash medication made woman feel like she wanted to rip off her face

11 July 2025

Zane Lukstina says the treatment she was given at Raigmore Hospital made it worse.


Parents of pupils at Drummond School say they ‘will not stop fighting for them’

09 July 2025
Parents of pupils at Drummond School say they ‘will not stop fighting for them’

Parents of pupils at Drummond School say they ‘will not stop fighting for them’

09 July 2025

It was revealed earlier this year that staffing levels at the special needs school had dropped significantly despite the pupil roll increasing.


Inverness woman reaches 1000-mile mark of Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge in memory of her mum

09 July 2025
Inverness woman reaches 1000-mile mark of Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge in memory of her mum

Inverness woman reaches 1000-mile mark of Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge in memory of her mum

09 July 2025

Jo Page reached Inverness on June 8 after starting from Land’s End.


Inverness road shut after child cyclist hit by car

08 July 2025
Inverness road shut after child cyclist hit by car

Inverness road shut after child cyclist hit by car

08 July 2025

The child has been taken to Raigmore for treatment.


Inverness car dealership named best in the UK for customer care

08 July 2025
Inverness car dealership named best in the UK for customer care

Inverness car dealership named best in the UK for customer care

08 July 2025

What started with one man and a mission has grown into one of the country’s top-rated independent dealerships for customer care.


Temporary traffic restrictions in place for Belladrum

08 July 2025
Temporary traffic restrictions in place for Belladrum

Temporary traffic restrictions in place for Belladrum

08 July 2025

To reduce the disruption to traffic, the restrictions will be in place from July 17 to August 8.


Young people being given the chance to play at Under Canvas, Eden Court

08 July 2025
Young people being given the chance to play at Under Canvas, Eden Court

Young people being given the chance to play at Under Canvas, Eden Court

08 July 2025

Two young artists are being given the opportunity to perform at Under Canvas at Eden Court.


Q&A: Sharleen Spiteri on why Belladrum is the only Scottish tour date for Texas

07 July 2025
Q&A: Sharleen Spiteri on why Belladrum is the only Scottish tour date for Texas

Q&A: Sharleen Spiteri on why Belladrum is the only Scottish tour date for Texas

07 July 2025

With a career spanning over three decades, Texas remains one of Scotland’s most beloved musical exports.


Fundraising event for the Highland Hospice set to take place at Aldourie Castle

07 July 2025
Fundraising event for the Highland Hospice set to take place at Aldourie Castle

Fundraising event for the Highland Hospice set to take place at Aldourie Castle

07 July 2025

Participants of the charity challenge, 5 Go West Again, are hosting an exclusive event at Aldourie Castle on the banks of Loch Ness.


Belladrum announce full line-up for beloved Verb Garden

07 July 2025
Belladrum announce full line-up for beloved Verb Garden

Belladrum announce full line-up for beloved Verb Garden

07 July 2025

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival has revealed the 2025 line-up for its beloved spoken word tent, the Verb Garden.


Nairn man told bingo staff he would kill them if he wasn’t served another drink

07 July 2025
Nairn man told bingo staff he would kill them if he wasn’t served another drink

Nairn man told bingo staff he would kill them if he wasn’t served another drink

07 July 2025

A member of staff at an Inverness bingo hall was subjected to a tirade of abuse by a Nairn man, a sheriff was told.


Man was pursued by police in car chase while high on cocaine

06 July 2025
Man was pursued by police in car chase while high on cocaine

Man was pursued by police in car chase while high on cocaine

06 July 2025

A man who attempted to evade police in a car chase has been fined and disqualified from driving.


Man punched the windscreen of a car before shouting and swearing at police officers

06 July 2025
Man punched the windscreen of a car before shouting and swearing at police officers

Man punched the windscreen of a car before shouting and swearing at police officers

06 July 2025

Nathan Saunders (18) committed the offence on March 16 outside Lauders in Church Street.


Pub security staff suffer racist abuse

06 July 2025
Pub security staff suffer racist abuse

Pub security staff suffer racist abuse

06 July 2025

The 49-year-old also shouted and swore at police officers.


Gamekeeper who was helping contain wild fires earlier this week fears ‘someone will end up dead’

04 July 2025
Gamekeeper who was helping contain wild fires earlier this week fears ‘someone will end up dead’

Gamekeeper who was helping contain wild fires earlier this week fears ‘someone will end up dead’

04 July 2025

Gamekeeper Edward Jaundrell described the wild fires as an ‘eye-opener and a nightmare’.


Three Inverness women are building community through movement and wellness

03 July 2025
Three Inverness women are building community through movement and wellness

Three Inverness women are building community through movement and wellness

03 July 2025

Rebecca Farquhar, Rianna-Kate and Rachael Park have developed the Strong Girl Club.


Man made sexual comments to police officers and headbutted an officer

02 July 2025
Man made sexual comments to police officers and headbutted an officer

Man made sexual comments to police officers and headbutted an officer

02 July 2025

Stephen Stewart (65) attempted to headbutt a police officer in Baron Taylor’s Street on February 14.


Man pushed woman to the ground and seized her by the hair in city centre

01 July 2025
Man pushed woman to the ground and seized her by the hair in city centre

Man pushed woman to the ground and seized her by the hair in city centre

01 July 2025

Reece Taylor (27) pushed the woman to the ground before seizing her by the hair in Union Street on June 27.


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