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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.

Cawdor Castle takes ownership of village country pub and restaurant

04 December 2024
Cawdor Castle takes ownership of village country pub and restaurant

Cawdor Castle takes ownership of village country pub and restaurant

04 December 2024

Lady Cawdor is set to take on Cawdor Tavern after its proprietors have stepped down after 30 years.


‘Love Inverness’ app launched to provide central hub for events, transport and exclusive offers

03 December 2024
‘Love Inverness’ app launched to provide central hub for events, transport and exclusive offers

‘Love Inverness’ app launched to provide central hub for events, transport and exclusive offers

03 December 2024

Inverness City Centre BID has announced the launch of a new ‘Love Inverness’ app, which is now available to download for free on the app store.


Eden Court wins venue of the year at Scots Trad Music Awards held in Inverness

01 December 2024
Eden Court wins venue of the year at Scots Trad Music Awards held in Inverness

Eden Court wins venue of the year at Scots Trad Music Awards held in Inverness

01 December 2024

Inverness held the most prestigious night in Scotland’s traditional music calendar on November 30.


Police enquiries ongoing after driver flees scene after crashing into wall in Inverness

01 December 2024
Police enquiries ongoing after driver flees scene after crashing into wall in Inverness

Police enquiries ongoing after driver flees scene after crashing into wall in Inverness

01 December 2024

A driver has fled the scene after crashing into a wall on an Inverness residential street.


Highland property and construction dinner raises £20k for local charities

01 December 2024
Highland property and construction dinner raises £20k for local charities

Highland property and construction dinner raises £20k for local charities

01 December 2024

The eleventh Highland Construction and Property Dinner took place at the Drumossie Hotel on November 22, with over 300 guests in attendance.


Festive artists and makers market takes place at Inverness Creative Academy

01 December 2024
Festive artists and makers market takes place at Inverness Creative Academy

Festive artists and makers market takes place at Inverness Creative Academy

01 December 2024

Festive shoppers braced the cold to attend the opening of the Artists and Makers Market at the Inverness Creative Academy this weekend.


PICTURES: Street party for Nairn Christmas lights switch-on

30 November 2024
PICTURES: Street party for Nairn Christmas lights switch-on

PICTURES: Street party for Nairn Christmas lights switch-on

30 November 2024

A Christmas extravaganza has taken place in Nairn.


COURT ROUND UP: Inverness man tried to bite police officer’s face at Raigmore Hospital

30 November 2024
COURT ROUND UP: Inverness man tried to bite police officer’s face at Raigmore Hospital

COURT ROUND UP: Inverness man tried to bite police officer’s face at Raigmore Hospital

30 November 2024

Here's our recap of some of the cases that made the headlines last week.


PICTURES: All the action from Jingo Bingo at the Drumossie Hotel

30 November 2024
PICTURES: All the action from Jingo Bingo at the Drumossie Hotel

PICTURES: All the action from Jingo Bingo at the Drumossie Hotel

30 November 2024

Were you at Jingo Bingo at the Drumossie Hotel last weekend?


Man (34) arrested and charged after a road traffic incident on the A96

30 November 2024
Man (34) arrested and charged after a road traffic incident on the A96

Man (34) arrested and charged after a road traffic incident on the A96

30 November 2024

The crash took place between Alves and the Glenburgie Distillery junction at around 2.15am.


Police appeal for missing teenager with links to Inverness

30 November 2024
Police appeal for missing teenager with links to Inverness

Police appeal for missing teenager with links to Inverness

30 November 2024

Jacob Vergunst (15) has been reported missing from the Broxburn area and was last seen at 7.30pm on Tuesday, November 26.


Inverness mental health charity secures £280k of funding to support wellbeing in the community

30 November 2024
Inverness mental health charity secures £280k of funding to support wellbeing in the community

Inverness mental health charity secures £280k of funding to support wellbeing in the community

30 November 2024

The Discovery College has been successful in two funding applications from The National Lottery Community Fund and NHS Third Sector Funding


Festive magic in Inverness as Elf on the Shelf Hunt takes place at Victorian Market

30 November 2024
Festive magic in Inverness as Elf on the Shelf Hunt takes place at Victorian Market

Festive magic in Inverness as Elf on the Shelf Hunt takes place at Victorian Market

30 November 2024

A little bit of festive magic is taking place in Inverness city centre today (November 30).


UPDATE: A96 between Forres and Alves reopens after road traffic incident

30 November 2024
UPDATE: A96 between Forres and Alves reopens after road traffic incident

UPDATE: A96 between Forres and Alves reopens after road traffic incident

30 November 2024

The A96 between Forres and Alves has reopened.


Owners of Cawdor establishment say farewell after 30 years as proprietors

30 November 2024
Owners of Cawdor establishment say farewell after 30 years as proprietors

Owners of Cawdor establishment say farewell after 30 years as proprietors

30 November 2024

Cawdor Tavern has officially changed hands.


A96 closed in both directions between Forres and Alves due to accident early this morning

30 November 2024
A96 closed in both directions between Forres and Alves due to accident early this morning

A96 closed in both directions between Forres and Alves due to accident early this morning

30 November 2024

The fire service were called around 2.21am and sent one appliance to the scene before leaving at 4.40am.


Last chance for young Highland entrepreneurs to take part in business programme

30 November 2024
Last chance for young Highland entrepreneurs to take part in business programme

Last chance for young Highland entrepreneurs to take part in business programme

30 November 2024

IMPACT30 was launched by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in 2018 to help nurture and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.


Workers carry out inspection for ‘settlement cracks’ at Inverness Town House

29 November 2024
Workers carry out inspection for ‘settlement cracks’ at Inverness Town House

Workers carry out inspection for ‘settlement cracks’ at Inverness Town House

29 November 2024

Inverness Town House is currently being inspected for ‘settlement cracks’.


‘Emerging leader’ appointed as managing director of two Highland companies after acquisition

29 November 2024
‘Emerging leader’ appointed as managing director of two Highland companies after acquisition

‘Emerging leader’ appointed as managing director of two Highland companies after acquisition

29 November 2024

Daniel Cormack will take the reigns of Scotbuild and Calder Electrical after GEG Capital acquired the two Highland contractors.


Port of Inverness exceeds £2 million turnover for the first time in its 177-year history

29 November 2024
Port of Inverness exceeds £2 million turnover for the first time in its 177-year history

Port of Inverness exceeds £2 million turnover for the first time in its 177-year history

29 November 2024

The results for 2023/24 unveiled at the Port’s recent AGM included a record turnover of £2.08 million.


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