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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

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.


Cancer support cards available at Scotmid stores in Inverness in collaboration with Maggie’s and Hallmark

30 June 2025
Cancer support cards available at Scotmid stores in Inverness in collaboration with Maggie’s and Hallmark

Cancer support cards available at Scotmid stores in Inverness in collaboration with Maggie’s and Hallmark

30 June 2025

A Highland charity has partnered with Scotmid to sell heartfelt cancer support cards.


Man nearly three times over drink-drive limit before being abusive towards police officers on Church Street

30 June 2025
Man nearly three times over drink-drive limit before being abusive towards police officers on Church Street

Man nearly three times over drink-drive limit before being abusive towards police officers on Church Street

30 June 2025

Callum Ross (22) was found in charge of the vehicle by police in Church Street, Inverness on February 2.


Recovery plan in place for Inverness Ice Centre so it can remain community hub

29 June 2025
Recovery plan in place for Inverness Ice Centre so it can remain community hub

Recovery plan in place for Inverness Ice Centre so it can remain community hub

29 June 2025

The centre, which operates as a community-owned charity, has been a fixture in the Highlands for decades.


Overnight investigations set to start at Raigmore Interchange with single-lane road closures in place

29 June 2025
Overnight investigations set to start at Raigmore Interchange with single-lane road closures in place

Overnight investigations set to start at Raigmore Interchange with single-lane road closures in place

29 June 2025

Overnight roadworks are set to start at Raigmore Interchange from Monday, June 30.


Raigmore primary pupils get opportunity to discuss climate change with local businesses

29 June 2025
Raigmore primary pupils get opportunity to discuss climate change with local businesses

Raigmore primary pupils get opportunity to discuss climate change with local businesses

29 June 2025

A climate club from a local primary school had the chance to visit businesses at the Port of Inverness.


Inverness event will focus on how to create stronger and compassionate communities for children

29 June 2025
Inverness event will focus on how to create stronger and compassionate communities for children

Inverness event will focus on how to create stronger and compassionate communities for children

29 June 2025

An event is set to take place to discuss practical, compassionate strategies to keep children safe, promote inclusion and build stronger communities.


Traffic lights out of operation at busy city centre junction

29 June 2025
Traffic lights out of operation at busy city centre junction

Traffic lights out of operation at busy city centre junction

29 June 2025

Traffic lights between Queensgate and Academy Street are currently out.


Woman was caught driving at more than 90mph on a journey from Inverness

29 June 2025
Woman was caught driving at more than 90mph on a journey from Inverness

Woman was caught driving at more than 90mph on a journey from Inverness

29 June 2025

Eilidh Graham (21) was followed by an unmarked police car while travelling between North Kessock and Tore on March 8 last year.


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