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Rachel Smart


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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.

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Investigation reveals over 3400 abandoned vehicles and 946 fly-tipping incidents reported to council over 5 years

19 July 2025
Investigation reveals over 3400 abandoned vehicles and 946 fly-tipping incidents reported to council over 5 years

Investigation reveals over 3400 abandoned vehicles and 946 fly-tipping incidents reported to council over 5 years

19 July 2025

The statistics show a sharp increase in the number of abandoned vehicles with 327 reported in 2020/2021 to 1291 in 2024/2025.


Blaze at Nairn-Dava road controlled after 30 firefighters attended the scene

19 July 2025
Blaze at Nairn-Dava road controlled after 30 firefighters attended the scene

Blaze at Nairn-Dava road controlled after 30 firefighters attended the scene

19 July 2025

More than 30 firefighters attended the wild fire at Fleenasmore yesterday (July 18).


Woman caught drug-driving twice within a three-week period

19 July 2025
Woman caught drug-driving twice within a three-week period

Woman caught drug-driving twice within a three-week period

19 July 2025

Nicole Calder (34) had cocaine in her system seven times the limit on two occasions between December 2024 and January 2025.


Highland teacher charged with sexual offences against a pupil

18 July 2025
Highland teacher charged with sexual offences against a pupil

Highland teacher charged with sexual offences against a pupil

18 July 2025

David Vincent (57) appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court with charges alleging that he engaged in sexual activity with a pupil under the age of 18.


Older people were left distressed after bus route was cancelled says Highland councillor

18 July 2025
Older people were left distressed after bus route was cancelled says Highland councillor

Older people were left distressed after bus route was cancelled says Highland councillor

18 July 2025

A Highland councillor has said that older people are being left isolated by the withdrawal of bus services.


Finalists for the Highland Business Women awards announced

17 July 2025
Finalists for the Highland Business Women awards announced

Finalists for the Highland Business Women awards announced

17 July 2025

The shortlist for the Highland Business Women Awards has been selected by the judges.


Highland Council to launch new bus route in Inverness running five days a week

16 July 2025
Highland Council to launch new bus route in Inverness running five days a week

Highland Council to launch new bus route in Inverness running five days a week

16 July 2025

A new bus service is set to start in Inverness from August 4.


Trains from Inverness to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow cancelled due to signalling fault

16 July 2025
Trains from Inverness to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow cancelled due to signalling fault

Trains from Inverness to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow cancelled due to signalling fault

16 July 2025

Train services from Inverness to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow have all been cancelled.


Inverness woman who had granddaughter in car recalls three-vehicle crash at Culloden

15 July 2025
Inverness woman who had granddaughter in car recalls three-vehicle crash at Culloden

Inverness woman who had granddaughter in car recalls three-vehicle crash at Culloden

15 July 2025

A woman has shared her experience after being involved in a three-vehicle crash in Inverness.


Fault causes train cancellations on Far North Line

15 July 2025
Fault causes train cancellations on Far North Line

Fault causes train cancellations on Far North Line

15 July 2025

Trains between Kyle of Lochalsh and Inverness and Wick to Inverness have been cancelled this morning.


Two men have appeared at court charged with assault and robbery

14 July 2025
Two men have appeared at court charged with assault and robbery

Two men have appeared at court charged with assault and robbery

14 July 2025

Two men who have appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court have been charged with assault and robbery.


Highland Council ‘has not listened’ say parents of pupils at Drummond School as ‘dangerous’ environment continues for staff and children

14 July 2025
Highland Council ‘has not listened’ say parents of pupils at Drummond School as ‘dangerous’ environment continues for staff and children

Highland Council ‘has not listened’ say parents of pupils at Drummond School as ‘dangerous’ environment continues for staff and children

14 July 2025

Parents of pupils at Drummond School say Highland Council is ‘failing the educational and health needs’ of their children.


French tourist caused three-vehicle smash at Culloden which left woman and boy injured

14 July 2025
French tourist caused three-vehicle smash at Culloden which left woman and boy injured

French tourist caused three-vehicle smash at Culloden which left woman and boy injured

14 July 2025

French tourist Joris Cocquebert (41) caused the three-car accident when he failed to give way on Friday, July 11.


Man was caught driving at 111mph on A96 between Inverness and Nairn

14 July 2025
Man was caught driving at 111mph on A96 between Inverness and Nairn

Man was caught driving at 111mph on A96 between Inverness and Nairn

14 July 2025

Diogo Monteiro (36) was spotted travelling at excessive speeds on the 60mph road between Inverness and Nairn on September 29, last year.


Drummond School celebrates joy, community and inclusion at recent fun day

12 July 2025
Drummond School celebrates joy, community and inclusion at recent fun day

Drummond School celebrates joy, community and inclusion at recent fun day

12 July 2025

A fun day at Drummond School was filled with laughter, colour and music.


Inverness man jailed for three years after New Year’s Day robbery

12 July 2025
Inverness man jailed for three years after New Year’s Day robbery

Inverness man jailed for three years after New Year’s Day robbery

12 July 2025

A jury unanimously found James John Stewart (39) guilty of several offences, including stealing a purse and a quantity of money.


Highland Council to appoint two full-time staff to Drummond School amidst concerns from parents of pupils

11 July 2025
Highland Council to appoint two full-time staff to Drummond School amidst concerns from parents of pupils

Highland Council to appoint two full-time staff to Drummond School amidst concerns from parents of pupils

11 July 2025

Highland Council has said two additional staff members will join Drummond School, amidst concerns from parents of pupils.


Rash medication made woman feel like she wanted to rip off her face

11 July 2025
Rash medication made woman feel like she wanted to rip off her face

Rash medication made woman feel like she wanted to rip off her face

11 July 2025

Zane Lukstina says the treatment she was given at Raigmore Hospital made it worse.


Parents of pupils at Drummond School say they ‘will not stop fighting for them’

09 July 2025
Parents of pupils at Drummond School say they ‘will not stop fighting for them’

Parents of pupils at Drummond School say they ‘will not stop fighting for them’

09 July 2025

It was revealed earlier this year that staffing levels at the special needs school had dropped significantly despite the pupil roll increasing.


Inverness woman reaches 1000-mile mark of Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge in memory of her mum

09 July 2025
Inverness woman reaches 1000-mile mark of Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge in memory of her mum

Inverness woman reaches 1000-mile mark of Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge in memory of her mum

09 July 2025

Jo Page reached Inverness on June 8 after starting from Land’s End.


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