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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.

WATCH: Strictly for a Cause podcast with Alness beauty salon owner and Inverness Kart Raceway track manager

15 February 2025
WATCH: Strictly for a Cause podcast with Alness beauty salon owner and Inverness Kart Raceway track manager

WATCH: Strictly for a Cause podcast with Alness beauty salon owner and Inverness Kart Raceway track manager

15 February 2025

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause podcast episode we speak to Gavin Ordish-Smith and Michaela Newlands about their dancing adventure so far.


Should the Eastgate be turned into a conference centre? Tourism mogul claims shopping spot is as ‘dead as a dodo’

15 February 2025
Should the Eastgate be turned into a conference centre? Tourism mogul claims shopping spot is as ‘dead as a dodo’

Should the Eastgate be turned into a conference centre? Tourism mogul claims shopping spot is as ‘dead as a dodo’

15 February 2025

With the shopping centre’s food court closing and Lakeland relocating is it time to rethink what could be done with the large shopping space?


Highland hotel group passionate about ensuring year-long employment and investing in community

14 February 2025
Highland hotel group passionate about ensuring year-long employment and investing in community

Highland hotel group passionate about ensuring year-long employment and investing in community

14 February 2025

Since its inception in 2021, Highland Coast Hotels has prioritised creating year-round employment for residents in the Highlands.


Night of drinking to soothe PTSD from a stabbing led man to square up to Inverness police officers

13 February 2025
Night of drinking to soothe PTSD from a stabbing led man to square up to Inverness police officers

Night of drinking to soothe PTSD from a stabbing led man to square up to Inverness police officers

13 February 2025

Christopher Connell (47) repeatedly “got in the faces” of officers in Grant Street, and called them c****.


Inverness businessman represents the Highlands at international conference in Dubai

13 February 2025
Inverness businessman represents the Highlands at international conference in Dubai

Inverness businessman represents the Highlands at international conference in Dubai

13 February 2025

Cristian Voinea, founder of Lead2Leap made the 5000-mile journey to represent Circle Networks’ ‘Highland Circle’ at the inaugural event.


Inverness Kart Raceway track manager set to take to the dancefloor for Strictly Inverness

12 February 2025
Inverness Kart Raceway track manager set to take to the dancefloor for Strictly Inverness

Inverness Kart Raceway track manager set to take to the dancefloor for Strictly Inverness

12 February 2025

An Inverness Strictly contestant is set to host a quiz tonight to raise funds for the Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport awarded customs site status at Port of Nigg

12 February 2025
Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport awarded customs site status at Port of Nigg

Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport awarded customs site status at Port of Nigg

12 February 2025

Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport has achieved another development milestone with the awarding of customs site status to Port of Nigg.


Inverness-headquartered firm is one of UK’s fastest growing energy services providers

11 February 2025
Inverness-headquartered firm is one of UK’s fastest growing energy services providers

Inverness-headquartered firm is one of UK’s fastest growing energy services providers

11 February 2025

Aurora Energy Services (Aurora) has become established as one of the UK’s fastest growing energy services providers.


PICTURES: Catwalk for a Cause is inspirational night of strength and hope in aid of the Highland Hospice

10 February 2025
PICTURES: Catwalk for a Cause is inspirational night of strength and hope in aid of the Highland Hospice

PICTURES: Catwalk for a Cause is inspirational night of strength and hope in aid of the Highland Hospice

10 February 2025

Catwalk for a Cause was an inspirational and emotional evening on Saturday at the Drumossie Hotel in aid of the Highland Hospice.


New Inverness cafe in former Velocity unit set to open in March

09 February 2025
New Inverness cafe in former Velocity unit set to open in March

New Inverness cafe in former Velocity unit set to open in March

09 February 2025

Roots Cafe will open in the former unit of Velocity Cafe on Crown Avenue.


Former Inverness primary school teacher to set off in world-first row around the UK in aid of dad who has Alzheimer's

09 February 2025
Former Inverness primary school teacher to set off in world-first row around the UK in aid of dad who has Alzheimer's

Former Inverness primary school teacher to set off in world-first row around the UK in aid of dad who has Alzheimer's

09 February 2025

Alison Barr (60) will set sail in a team of eight from Eyemouth on April 1, in the mammoth 2000 mile challenge.


Brewing success: Inverness coffee roastery thrives despite challenges roasting 40,000 kilogrammes of coffee beans each year

08 February 2025
Brewing success: Inverness coffee roastery thrives despite challenges roasting 40,000 kilogrammes of coffee beans each year

Brewing success: Inverness coffee roastery thrives despite challenges roasting 40,000 kilogrammes of coffee beans each year

08 February 2025

Grain and Grind has eight shops across Scotland, including one on Tomnahurich Street, alongside its coffee roastery on Lotland Street.


WATCH: Why Highland woman’s late grandad is her inspiration for taking part in Strictly Inverness

08 February 2025
WATCH: Why Highland woman’s late grandad is her inspiration for taking part in Strictly Inverness

WATCH: Why Highland woman’s late grandad is her inspiration for taking part in Strictly Inverness

08 February 2025

In this week’s episode we talk to contestants Becky Oman and Michael Mackenzie who are taking part in Strictly Inverness 2025.


Lakeland set to relocate to Simpsons Garden Centre after announcing it will leave Eastgate Inverness

07 February 2025
Lakeland set to relocate to Simpsons Garden Centre after announcing it will leave Eastgate Inverness

Lakeland set to relocate to Simpsons Garden Centre after announcing it will leave Eastgate Inverness

07 February 2025

Lakeland will be relocating to Simpsons Garden Centre after it was announced that it is closing its doors in the Eastgate Centre after a decade.


Inverness event will provide platform for businesses to engage directly with Highland Council’s leadership team

07 February 2025
Inverness event will provide platform for businesses to engage directly with Highland Council’s leadership team

Inverness event will provide platform for businesses to engage directly with Highland Council’s leadership team

07 February 2025

The event will ensure business voices are heard in shaping policies and priorities.


Another blow for Eastgate as Lakeland to close its store in the shopping centre after 10 years

06 February 2025
Another blow for Eastgate as Lakeland to close its store in the shopping centre after 10 years

Another blow for Eastgate as Lakeland to close its store in the shopping centre after 10 years

06 February 2025

It has been confirmed that a national store is set to leave the Eastgate Centre.


Food court at Eastgate Shopping Centre closes just two years after £2million investment

05 February 2025
Food court at Eastgate Shopping Centre closes just two years after £2million investment

Food court at Eastgate Shopping Centre closes just two years after £2million investment

05 February 2025

The manager of the Highland’s main shopping outlet confirmed that Loch & Larder will be closing.


NHS Highland nurse lands job as manager of new multi-million pound care home in Inverness

05 February 2025
NHS Highland nurse lands job as manager of new multi-million pound care home in Inverness

NHS Highland nurse lands job as manager of new multi-million pound care home in Inverness

05 February 2025

Parklands Care Homes has appointed a care professional with two decades of experience in social care to manage its new flagship care home.


Highland care provider set to see costs rise by £80,000-a-month due to National Insurance hike

05 February 2025
Highland care provider set to see costs rise by £80,000-a-month due to National Insurance hike

Highland care provider set to see costs rise by £80,000-a-month due to National Insurance hike

05 February 2025

Parklands Care Homes is set to open its 58-care-bed home in Milton of Leys in May this year.


Inverness motorhome company provide support to charity cycle to transport match ball for Six Nations game

05 February 2025
Inverness motorhome company provide support to charity cycle to transport match ball for Six Nations game

Inverness motorhome company provide support to charity cycle to transport match ball for Six Nations game

05 February 2025

An Inverness-based motorhome hire company is supporting a charity cycle challenge for the second year.


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