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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.

Popular city centre cafe to open tea room and gift shop at Inverness Cathedral

22 April 2025
Popular city centre cafe to open tea room and gift shop at Inverness Cathedral

Popular city centre cafe to open tea room and gift shop at Inverness Cathedral

22 April 2025

A popular Inverness bakehouse and cantina is set to open a tea room and gift shop at Inverness Cathedral.


Scooty and the Skyhooks to perform for fundraiser organised by Strictly Inverness contestant

21 April 2025
Scooty and the Skyhooks to perform for fundraiser organised by Strictly Inverness contestant

Scooty and the Skyhooks to perform for fundraiser organised by Strictly Inverness contestant

21 April 2025

With just weeks until the Strictly Inverness performance, he is hoping the event will help boost his funds.


Sadness and shock at death of Pope Francis (88)

21 April 2025
Sadness and shock at death of Pope Francis (88)

Sadness and shock at death of Pope Francis (88)

21 April 2025

Condolences have been expressed following the death of Pope Francis announced this morning.


New cafe set to open in Inverness with focus on health and nutrition

21 April 2025
New cafe set to open in Inverness with focus on health and nutrition

New cafe set to open in Inverness with focus on health and nutrition

21 April 2025

A new café with a focus on health and nutrition is set to open its doors in Inverness.


New cafe set to open in Inverness with focus on health and nutrition

21 April 2025
New cafe set to open in Inverness with focus on health and nutrition

New cafe set to open in Inverness with focus on health and nutrition

21 April 2025

A new café with a focus on health and nutrition is set to open its doors in Inverness.


Highland firm praised for producing award winning apprentices

20 April 2025
Highland firm praised for producing award winning apprentices

Highland firm praised for producing award winning apprentices

20 April 2025

Mechanical, electrical and renewables business RI Cruden has been collaborating with UHI Inverness in vocational education.


Murder mystery night set to take place in Inverness in aid of local charities

20 April 2025
Murder mystery night set to take place in Inverness in aid of local charities

Murder mystery night set to take place in Inverness in aid of local charities

20 April 2025

A murder mystery night with a ‘Traitors’ theme is set to take place in Inverness to raise funds for the Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


Inverness nightclub set to be remembered for charity fundraiser

19 April 2025
Inverness nightclub set to be remembered for charity fundraiser

Inverness nightclub set to be remembered for charity fundraiser

19 April 2025

The Back to Blue night is set to take place at the Raigmore Motel on April 26 to raise funds for the Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


Inverness Strictly contestants speak about their dancing journey as competition is just weeks away

19 April 2025
Inverness Strictly contestants speak about their dancing journey as competition is just weeks away

Inverness Strictly contestants speak about their dancing journey as competition is just weeks away

19 April 2025

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause podcast, Chris Dixon interviews Erin Smith and Rachel Smart.


Fundraiser set up to raise funds for life-saving surgery for Inverness dad raises over £27k in one day

18 April 2025
Fundraiser set up to raise funds for life-saving surgery for Inverness dad raises over £27k in one day

Fundraiser set up to raise funds for life-saving surgery for Inverness dad raises over £27k in one day

18 April 2025

A fundraiser set up to support a Tornagrain dad-of-four after he was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour has reached over £27,000.


Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

17 April 2025
Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

17 April 2025

Entries are now open for the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2025.


Business that suffered loss of building in Fairways fire set to get permanent new home

16 April 2025
Business that suffered loss of building in Fairways fire set to get permanent new home

Business that suffered loss of building in Fairways fire set to get permanent new home

16 April 2025

SJ Travel Centre was one of several businesses that were destroyed at Fairways Business Park.


Man drove his van towards an elderly lady’s house and separately attacked another man inside his home

16 April 2025
Man drove his van towards an elderly lady’s house and separately attacked another man inside his home

Man drove his van towards an elderly lady’s house and separately attacked another man inside his home

16 April 2025

David Stewart (50) was spotted outside the woman’s address before he climbed into a van and drove towards the house.


Man left unattended by his carer sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl inside an Inverness shop

15 April 2025
Man left unattended by his carer sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl inside an Inverness shop

Man left unattended by his carer sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl inside an Inverness shop

15 April 2025

Inverness Sheriff Court heard that Philip Mackenzie required 24/7 care and had been out for lunch with his carer when he asked to go to the toilet.


Inverness park fully reopens as safety inspection completed after child almost hit by falling equipment

14 April 2025
Inverness park fully reopens as safety inspection completed after child almost hit by falling equipment

Inverness park fully reopens as safety inspection completed after child almost hit by falling equipment

14 April 2025

Whin Park has been fully reopened for public use after a climbing frame was temporarily closed


Inverness cafe set to reduce its hours for the ‘foreseeable future’

14 April 2025
Inverness cafe set to reduce its hours for the ‘foreseeable future’

Inverness cafe set to reduce its hours for the ‘foreseeable future’

14 April 2025

The operators said: “The past few years have made it difficult for many independent cafe businesses to stay afloat.”


Highland bakeries shortlisted for pie world championship

14 April 2025
Highland bakeries shortlisted for pie world championship

Highland bakeries shortlisted for pie world championship

14 April 2025

Ashers Bakery, Cafe V8 and Macleans Highland Bakery have all been shortlisted for the 2025 World Championship Scotch Pie Awards.


Paedophile sexually assaulted two girls

14 April 2025
Paedophile sexually assaulted two girls

Paedophile sexually assaulted two girls

14 April 2025

The 67-year-old has been placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register.


People interested in sober events invited to take part in new workshop programme

13 April 2025
People interested in sober events invited to take part in new workshop programme

People interested in sober events invited to take part in new workshop programme

13 April 2025

The Highland Sober Collective has been launched by Laura Johnston-Scott, who is aiming to provide more alcohol-free social events.


Woman speaks about her experience of helping victims of crime in Inverness

13 April 2025
Woman speaks about her experience of helping victims of crime in Inverness

Woman speaks about her experience of helping victims of crime in Inverness

13 April 2025

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) is on the lookout for anyone who can offer at least four hours per week and feels they can make a difference.


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