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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 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.


COURT ROUND-UP: Paedophile rapist football coach gets prison sentence nearly doubled

02 February 2025
COURT ROUND-UP: Paedophile rapist football coach gets prison sentence nearly doubled

COURT ROUND-UP: Paedophile rapist football coach gets prison sentence nearly doubled

02 February 2025

From drink drivers to paedophiles, Inverness Sheriff Court has been busy this week.


Angler (89) makes first cast to mark the start of salmon fishing season in Inverness

01 February 2025
Angler (89) makes first cast to mark the start of salmon fishing season in Inverness

Angler (89) makes first cast to mark the start of salmon fishing season in Inverness

01 February 2025

Members were piped to the River Ness where honorary member George Skinner had the honour of the first cast to mark the start of the season.


Underwater photographer set to host informative talk at Inverness Royal Academy

01 February 2025
Underwater photographer set to host informative talk at Inverness Royal Academy

Underwater photographer set to host informative talk at Inverness Royal Academy

01 February 2025

Lawson Wood is set to host an informative talk at Inverness Royal Academy on February 10.


WATCH: Inverness Strictly contestant accidentally leaves foot thong in church

01 February 2025
WATCH: Inverness Strictly contestant accidentally leaves foot thong in church

WATCH: Inverness Strictly contestant accidentally leaves foot thong in church

01 February 2025

In the second episode of the Strictly for a Cause Podcast, we catch up with dancing duo Leah Campbell and Martin Dey.


Aldi stores in the Highlands donated 5,043 meals to those in need over the recent festive period

01 February 2025
Aldi stores in the Highlands donated 5,043 meals to those in need over the recent festive period

Aldi stores in the Highlands donated 5,043 meals to those in need over the recent festive period

01 February 2025

The supermarket teamed up with local good causes to donate a range of fresh and chilled foods from its stores.


Help shape the future of Highland: get involved in the new Local Development Plan

31 January 2025
Help shape the future of Highland: get involved in the new Local Development Plan

Help shape the future of Highland: get involved in the new Local Development Plan

31 January 2025

The Highland Council is inviting the community to play a key role in shaping the future of the region.


PICTURES: Chinese New Year celebrated in Inverness welcoming in year of the snake

28 January 2025
PICTURES: Chinese New Year celebrated in Inverness welcoming in year of the snake

PICTURES: Chinese New Year celebrated in Inverness welcoming in year of the snake

28 January 2025

All the stops were pulled out to celebrate Chinese New Year in Inverness, last night.


Inverness charity volunteer hopes to trade up paperclip for a house to auction for mental health charity

27 January 2025
Inverness charity volunteer hopes to trade up paperclip for a house to auction for mental health charity

Inverness charity volunteer hopes to trade up paperclip for a house to auction for mental health charity

27 January 2025

Inverness estate agent, George King, is aiming to trade up stationery for higher-value items with the final proceeds going to Mikeysline.


Highland transport stalwart retires after nearly three decades of providing community connections

27 January 2025
Highland transport stalwart retires after nearly three decades of providing community connections

Highland transport stalwart retires after nearly three decades of providing community connections

27 January 2025

In 1996, with a single minibus and a clear vision, Donald Mathieson, and his wife, Elizabeth, set out on a path to transform Highland transport.


WATCH: Inverness shop owner shares her story of finding community by welcoming people to the Highlands

27 January 2025
WATCH: Inverness shop owner shares her story of finding community by welcoming people to the Highlands

WATCH: Inverness shop owner shares her story of finding community by welcoming people to the Highlands

27 January 2025

Patricia Bloczynski discusses her childhood in Inverness, her first visit to Poland and helping people feel at home in the Highlands.


Highland charity founder makes Big Issue Changemaker list for work in combatting homelessness and poverty

27 January 2025
Highland charity founder makes Big Issue Changemaker list for work in combatting homelessness and poverty

Highland charity founder makes Big Issue Changemaker list for work in combatting homelessness and poverty

27 January 2025

New Start Highland’s chief executive, James Dunbar, has been honoured as a Big Issue Changemaker for Housing and Homelessness 2025.


WATCH: All the gossip as Strictly Inverness launches its first-ever podcast

25 January 2025
WATCH: All the gossip as Strictly Inverness launches its first-ever podcast

WATCH: All the gossip as Strictly Inverness launches its first-ever podcast

25 January 2025

In this first episode, we kick off by speaking to Billy Young and Kellyann McFarlane.


WATCH: Gareth Gates on his Inverness performance, trip to The Mustard Seed and new musical

20 January 2025
WATCH: Gareth Gates on his Inverness performance, trip to The Mustard Seed and new musical

WATCH: Gareth Gates on his Inverness performance, trip to The Mustard Seed and new musical

20 January 2025

Gareth Gates Sings Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will be an action-packed performance for all to enjoy.


Inverness takeaway closes just months after reopening

20 January 2025
Inverness takeaway closes just months after reopening

Inverness takeaway closes just months after reopening

20 January 2025

The owner of The Grumpy Chef, based on Waterloo Place, said it is with a ‘heavy heart’ they have decided to close the door.


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