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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.

Inverness Royal Academy pupils win £3000 grant for Maggie’s Highland

29 April 2024
Inverness Royal Academy pupils win £3000 grant for Maggie’s Highland

Inverness Royal Academy pupils win £3000 grant for Maggie’s Highland

29 April 2024

Pupils from Inverness Royal Academy have handed over a £3000 cheque to Maggie’s Highland.


Over 80 Highlanders contribute to art project for Palestinians that is being displayed in Venice

27 April 2024
Over 80 Highlanders contribute to art project for Palestinians that is being displayed in Venice

Over 80 Highlanders contribute to art project for Palestinians that is being displayed in Venice

27 April 2024

A Highland art project is among various works featured in an exhibition in Venice dedicated to Palestinians.


The Apprentice Store recognises increased social impact in the Highlands

27 April 2024
The Apprentice Store recognises increased social impact in the Highlands

The Apprentice Store recognises increased social impact in the Highlands

27 April 2024

The Apprentice Store is celebrating increased social impact in the Highlands thanks to a record year of support from its clients all over the UK.


Concerns as Tomahurich Bridge set to close for repairs amidst Torvean Swing Bridge troubles

26 April 2024
Concerns as Tomahurich Bridge set to close for repairs amidst Torvean Swing Bridge troubles

Concerns as Tomahurich Bridge set to close for repairs amidst Torvean Swing Bridge troubles

26 April 2024

Concerns have been raised after it was revealed that one of the two swing bridges over the Caledonian Canal is to close for three weeks next month.


Inverness Chamber of Commerce announce appointment of three new directors to its board

26 April 2024
Inverness Chamber of Commerce announce appointment of three new directors to its board

Inverness Chamber of Commerce announce appointment of three new directors to its board

26 April 2024

Inverness Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of three new directors to its board.


Plans submitted for £5million Home Bargains store in Inverness

26 April 2024
Plans submitted for £5million Home Bargains store in Inverness

Plans submitted for £5million Home Bargains store in Inverness

26 April 2024

Plans for the development of a new Home Bargains store in the Stratton area of Inverness have been submitted to The Highland Council.


The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 launches for entries

25 April 2024
The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 launches for entries

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 launches for entries

25 April 2024

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 (HIFAD) has launched for entries.


Veterinary practice set to open in Beauly with acupuncture and herbal medicine services

23 April 2024
Veterinary practice set to open in Beauly with acupuncture and herbal medicine services

Veterinary practice set to open in Beauly with acupuncture and herbal medicine services

23 April 2024

A journey almost half way round the world has ended with the opening of a new veterinary practice in Beauly.


New Inverness venue with axe-throwing and rooftop bar set to open this week

23 April 2024
New Inverness venue with axe-throwing and rooftop bar set to open this week

New Inverness venue with axe-throwing and rooftop bar set to open this week

23 April 2024

Playback, based in Academy Street, is a concept dreamed up by businessmen Taran Campbell and David Montgomery.


Highland hotel picks up two trophies at national awards ceremony

23 April 2024
Highland hotel picks up two trophies at national awards ceremony

Highland hotel picks up two trophies at national awards ceremony

23 April 2024

Macdonald Aviemore Resort has been crowned Scotland’s best four-star hotel in the North


Torvean Swing Bridge remains closed with operational issue

23 April 2024
Torvean Swing Bridge remains closed with operational issue

Torvean Swing Bridge remains closed with operational issue

23 April 2024

Torvean Swing Bridge remains closed to road traffic after an issue with its automatic operation occurred yesterday.


Inverness city centre coffee shop set to close

23 April 2024
Inverness city centre coffee shop set to close

Inverness city centre coffee shop set to close

23 April 2024

Costa Coffee - part of the UK chain - in Inglis Street will close in July.


Shortage of Inverness rental properties force letting agents to ‘close viewings within an hour’

22 April 2024
Shortage of Inverness rental properties force letting agents to ‘close viewings within an hour’

Shortage of Inverness rental properties force letting agents to ‘close viewings within an hour’

22 April 2024

Inverness is still experiencing a shortage of rental properties with only seven properties available, according to the property website Rightmove.


Overnight closures on A9 northbound at Croy junction set to take place

22 April 2024
Overnight closures on A9 northbound at Croy junction set to take place

Overnight closures on A9 northbound at Croy junction set to take place

22 April 2024

Overnight closures on the A9 northbound are set to take place from April 24.


Torvean Swing Bridge closed due to ‘operational issue’ - AGAIN!

22 April 2024
Torvean Swing Bridge closed due to ‘operational issue’ - AGAIN!

Torvean Swing Bridge closed due to ‘operational issue’ - AGAIN!

22 April 2024

This is a continuing saga after already having closed due to issues this month.


Highland Council report on tree planting project in response to climate emergency

22 April 2024
Highland Council report on tree planting project in response to climate emergency

Highland Council report on tree planting project in response to climate emergency

22 April 2024

Highland Council teams have been working to improve biodiversity across the region by embarking on an ambitious tree planting project.


Highland enterprise agency signs memorandum of understanding with world’s largest shipbuilding company

17 April 2024
Highland enterprise agency signs memorandum of understanding with world’s largest shipbuilding company

Highland enterprise agency signs memorandum of understanding with world’s largest shipbuilding company

17 April 2024

The MoU between Scotland’s enterprise agencies and the world’s largest shipbuilding company could bring economic benefits for the Highlands.


New bus service to begin operating from Inverness

16 April 2024
New bus service to begin operating from Inverness

New bus service to begin operating from Inverness

16 April 2024

Travel tech company, FlixBus, has added Inverness, Aviemore and Pitlochry to its Scottish network.


New bus service to begin operating from Inverness

16 April 2024
New bus service to begin operating from Inverness

New bus service to begin operating from Inverness

16 April 2024

Travel tech company, FlixBus, has added Inverness, Aviemore and Pitlochry to its Scottish network.


Inverness-contractor completes groundworks at new residential development in the Slackbuie

16 April 2024
Inverness-contractor completes groundworks at new residential development in the Slackbuie

Inverness-contractor completes groundworks at new residential development in the Slackbuie

16 April 2024

Inverness-based contractor, Capstone Construction, has completed groundworks at a new residential development in the Slackbuie area of Inverness.


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