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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

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.


One man taken to Raigmore after single-vehicle crash as A82 remains closed

08 June 2025
One man taken to Raigmore after single-vehicle crash as A82 remains closed

One man taken to Raigmore after single-vehicle crash as A82 remains closed

08 June 2025

One man has been taking to hospital after a single-vehicle accident on the A82 this morning.


A82 closed between Inverness and Drumnadrochit due to road traffic incident

08 June 2025
A82 closed between Inverness and Drumnadrochit due to road traffic incident

A82 closed between Inverness and Drumnadrochit due to road traffic incident

08 June 2025

Traffic Scotland is warning motorists to use a different route and allow extra time for this journey.


Man made threats to police officers after arrest

08 June 2025
Man made threats to police officers after arrest

Man made threats to police officers after arrest

08 June 2025

A man who has been plagued with mental health issues throughout his life landed himself in the dock after threatening police officers.


Man ended up in fight with partner’s ex outside Morrisons

06 June 2025
Man ended up in fight with partner’s ex outside Morrisons

Man ended up in fight with partner’s ex outside Morrisons

06 June 2025

A man who got into a fight with his partner’s ex has been ordered to carry out unpaid work.


Woman makes dream come true as she opens new salon in Inverness

04 June 2025
Woman makes dream come true as she opens new salon in Inverness

Woman makes dream come true as she opens new salon in Inverness

04 June 2025

Hair There Beautyful is the brainchild of Zarina Ainslie who has over 20 years of experience as a hairdresser.


Charitable organisations to be recognised at Highland Business Women awards

04 June 2025
Charitable organisations to be recognised at Highland Business Women awards

Charitable organisations to be recognised at Highland Business Women awards

04 June 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards 2025 are taking place on August 21 at the Kingsmills Hotel.


Royal Bank of Scotland officially re-opens its £2.5 million Inverness branch

03 June 2025
Royal Bank of Scotland officially re-opens its £2.5 million Inverness branch

Royal Bank of Scotland officially re-opens its £2.5 million Inverness branch

03 June 2025

Royal Bank of Scotland has officially re-opened its Inverness branch, following a £2.5 million investment.


Inverness-based renewable energy firm acquires Aberdeen business

03 June 2025
Inverness-based renewable energy firm acquires Aberdeen business

Inverness-based renewable energy firm acquires Aberdeen business

03 June 2025

An Inverness-based business has acquired Encomara, a firm specialising in floating wind systems and subsea engineering.


Highland woman shares her experience of alcoholism and addiction in book soon to be on sale in Waterstones

03 June 2025
Highland woman shares her experience of alcoholism and addiction in book soon to be on sale in Waterstones

Highland woman shares her experience of alcoholism and addiction in book soon to be on sale in Waterstones

03 June 2025

Lorna Munro (62) has published a memoir titled Living in 3D: Drink, Drugs and Denial.


Man (30) arrested and charged with attempted murder of two people in Inverness

02 June 2025
Man (30) arrested and charged with attempted murder of two people in Inverness

Man (30) arrested and charged with attempted murder of two people in Inverness

02 June 2025

A 30-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder of two people.


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