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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.

Highland MSP calls for ‘collective action’ to address Scotland’s housing emergency

16 May 2024
Highland MSP calls for ‘collective action’ to address Scotland’s housing emergency

Highland MSP calls for ‘collective action’ to address Scotland’s housing emergency

16 May 2024

A Highland MSP has called for collective action and shared responsibility to address Scotland’s escalating housing emergency.


Rory Bremner joins Prosper to celebrate Business Excellence in Highlands and Islands

15 May 2024
Rory Bremner joins Prosper to celebrate Business Excellence in Highlands and Islands

Rory Bremner joins Prosper to celebrate Business Excellence in Highlands and Islands

15 May 2024

One of Britain’s best-known impressionists and comedians, Rory Bremner, will return as host of Prosper’s Highlands & Islands Awards.


Closure of Kessock Bridge early this morning due to concern for a person

13 May 2024
Closure of Kessock Bridge early this morning due to concern for a person

Closure of Kessock Bridge early this morning due to concern for a person

13 May 2024

Police Scotland has said the Kessock Bridge was closed in the early hours of this morning due to concern for a person.


Two Highland-based rural development experts join board of directors at Community Land Scotland

13 May 2024
Two Highland-based rural development experts join board of directors at Community Land Scotland

Two Highland-based rural development experts join board of directors at Community Land Scotland

13 May 2024

Two Highland-based rural development experts have joined the board of directors of Community Land Scotland.


Unite announces Dounreay strike action back on

13 May 2024
Unite announces Dounreay strike action back on

Unite announces Dounreay strike action back on

13 May 2024

Unite has announced strike action at Dounreay Power Station is back on after over 500 of its members rejected the latest wage offer.


Jobs forecast for green freeport appears to have dropped

02 May 2024
Jobs forecast for green freeport appears to have dropped

Jobs forecast for green freeport appears to have dropped

02 May 2024

A UK government report shows the number of jobs produced by the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport could be 75 per cent less than forecast.


Skipinnish announce acoustic session at the Eastgate Shopping Centre

01 May 2024
Skipinnish announce acoustic session at the Eastgate Shopping Centre

Skipinnish announce acoustic session at the Eastgate Shopping Centre

01 May 2024

LCC Live and popular band Skipinnish have announced a special, up close and personal acoustic session at the Eastgate Shopping Centre, Inverness.


£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

30 April 2024
£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

30 April 2024

The annual salaries for newly appointed Highland Council assistant chief executives has been revealed - each earning £124,787.


Plans for new mode of transport in the Highlands take step forward

29 April 2024
Plans for new mode of transport in the Highlands take step forward

Plans for new mode of transport in the Highlands take step forward

29 April 2024

Plans for a new mode of transport in the Highlands has taken another step forward.


Over 80 Highlanders contribute to art project for Palestinians that is being displayed in Venice

27 April 2024
Over 80 Highlanders contribute to art project for Palestinians that is being displayed in Venice

Over 80 Highlanders contribute to art project for Palestinians that is being displayed in Venice

27 April 2024

A Highland art project is among various works featured in an exhibition in Venice dedicated to Palestinians.


The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 launches for entries

25 April 2024
The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 launches for entries

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 launches for entries

25 April 2024

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 (HIFAD) has launched for entries.


Social enterprise celebrates 30 years of supporting the Sutherland community

24 April 2024
Social enterprise celebrates 30 years of supporting the Sutherland community

Social enterprise celebrates 30 years of supporting the Sutherland community

24 April 2024

A Highland social enterprise is celebrating 30 years of providing home improvement, electrical recycling, and retail services to the North.


Overnight closures on A9 northbound at Croy junction set to take place

22 April 2024
Overnight closures on A9 northbound at Croy junction set to take place

Overnight closures on A9 northbound at Croy junction set to take place

22 April 2024

Overnight closures on the A9 northbound are set to take place from April 24.


Miss Scotland gives advice for those hoping to take part in the next pageant

16 April 2024
Miss Scotland gives advice for those hoping to take part in the next pageant

Miss Scotland gives advice for those hoping to take part in the next pageant

16 April 2024

Miss Scotland has given her advice for those hoping to take part in the next pageant.


Two hotels on NC500 up for sale in Tain for offers over £2.5million

15 April 2024
Two hotels on NC500 up for sale in Tain for offers over £2.5million

Two hotels on NC500 up for sale in Tain for offers over £2.5million

15 April 2024

Two hotels on the NC500 route are up for sale in Tain.


Luke Stoltman crowned Europe’s Strongest Man for second time

14 April 2024
Luke Stoltman crowned Europe’s Strongest Man for second time

Luke Stoltman crowned Europe’s Strongest Man for second time

14 April 2024

Highland strongman, Luke Stoltman has been crowned Europe’s Strongest Man.


Artefacts unearthed at Culloden Battlefield in latest investigations

13 April 2024
Artefacts unearthed at Culloden Battlefield in latest investigations

Artefacts unearthed at Culloden Battlefield in latest investigations

13 April 2024

A range of artefacts have been recovered by archaeologists at Culloden Battlefield in Inverness.


Call for Highland Council to enforce policy banning use of pesticides in school playgrounds which may cause cancer

13 April 2024
Call for Highland Council to enforce policy banning use of pesticides in school playgrounds which may cause cancer

Call for Highland Council to enforce policy banning use of pesticides in school playgrounds which may cause cancer

13 April 2024

A Highland MSP has asked Highland Council to take urgent action to enforce their policy banning the use of pesticides on school playgrounds.


Rural business organisation calls for better ‘rural-proofing’ of policies in wake of wood-burning stoves debacle

12 April 2024
Rural business organisation calls for better ‘rural-proofing’ of policies in wake of wood-burning stoves debacle

Rural business organisation calls for better ‘rural-proofing’ of policies in wake of wood-burning stoves debacle

12 April 2024

Scottish Land & Estates has called for better ‘rural-proofing’ of policies in the wake of the debacle over a ban on wood-burning stoves in new homes.


New initiative aimed at landlords of vacant crofts is hoped to strengthen crofting sector in Sutherland

11 April 2024
New initiative aimed at landlords of vacant crofts is hoped to strengthen crofting sector in Sutherland

New initiative aimed at landlords of vacant crofts is hoped to strengthen crofting sector in Sutherland

11 April 2024

The Crofting Commission has announced a new initiative designed to strengthen the crofting sector by engaging with landlords of vacant crofts.


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