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Federica Stefani


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Federica Stefani is a reporter for the Inverness Courier, Ross-shire Journal and other Highland News and Media titles, mainly focusing on news from the Nairnshire area. With a background in foreign languages and international politics, she joined the company in 2019 after graduating in Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University and was temporarily part of the digital development team. She is also passionate about the food & drink scene, specializing in whisky writing

Federica Stefani

WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges Health Secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

17 January 2025
WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges Health Secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges Health Secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

17 January 2025

Action must be taken soon to bring back vaccinations into GP practices, a Highland MSP said during a Holyrood debate on rural health last night.


Caithness and Sutherland coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

16 January 2025
Caithness and Sutherland coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

Caithness and Sutherland coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

16 January 2025

Coastal communities in Ross-shire could benefit from a share of a multimillion-pound fund.


Highland Hospital Radio volunteer shortlisted as Best Female Presenter at prestigious national award

15 January 2025
Highland Hospital Radio volunteer shortlisted as Best Female Presenter at prestigious national award

Highland Hospital Radio volunteer shortlisted as Best Female Presenter at prestigious national award

15 January 2025

A volunteer presenter and DJ at an Inverness-based hospital radio presenter is running for a prestigious national award.


NHS Highland urges eligible residents to book Covid vaccine as winter offer set to end this month

14 January 2025
NHS Highland urges eligible residents to book Covid vaccine as winter offer set to end this month

NHS Highland urges eligible residents to book Covid vaccine as winter offer set to end this month

14 January 2025

Those eligible to get a free Covid vaccine have until the end of January to get the jag - whilst flu vaccine is available until the end of March.


New vaccine delivery system deemed 'not fit for purpose' as uptake in the Highlands drops

14 January 2025
New vaccine delivery system deemed 'not fit for purpose' as uptake in the Highlands drops

New vaccine delivery system deemed 'not fit for purpose' as uptake in the Highlands drops

14 January 2025

Calls to bring back vaccinations to GPs after Highland experiences ‘concerning’ drop in uptake


Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

09 January 2025
Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

09 January 2025

The family of Nairn’s Alistair Wilson, murdered in 2004, said they were “extremely grateful” to the First Minister after he met with them yesterday.


‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

09 January 2025
‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

09 January 2025

The First Minister has met the family of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson, whose murder remains unsolved after more than two decades.


WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

08 January 2025
WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

08 January 2025

Snow showers and ice will bring further disruption to travel in the Highlands and Moray as a yellow weather warning has been extended.


Works for £2m structural improvement on Kessock Bridge start after two-month delay

07 January 2025
Works for £2m structural improvement on Kessock Bridge start after two-month delay

Works for £2m structural improvement on Kessock Bridge start after two-month delay

07 January 2025

Works to strengthen the bridge towers on the Kessock Bridge are underway after a delay to series of “essential works” was announced in October 2024.


Train passengers advised to plan ahead as extreme weather set to hit Highlands and Moray

29 December 2024
Train passengers advised to plan ahead as extreme weather set to hit Highlands and Moray

Train passengers advised to plan ahead as extreme weather set to hit Highlands and Moray

29 December 2024

Extreme rainfall and high winds may disrupt rail services across the Highlands and Moray from tomorrow.


‘Amazing experience’ for UHI Inverness students as field trip to Iceland focuses on environment and conservation projects

29 December 2024
‘Amazing experience’ for UHI Inverness students as field trip to Iceland focuses on environment and conservation projects

‘Amazing experience’ for UHI Inverness students as field trip to Iceland focuses on environment and conservation projects

29 December 2024

Students at UHI Inverness returned from an exciting trip to Iceland where to visit restoration projects and geothermal landmarks.


Staff shortages hit Far North Line again as Wick to Inverness train is cancelled

29 December 2024
Staff shortages hit Far North Line again as Wick to Inverness train is cancelled

Staff shortages hit Far North Line again as Wick to Inverness train is cancelled

29 December 2024

Passengers travelling from Wick to Inverness today will face some disruption as a service was cancelled due to staff shortages.


Trains between Inverness and Wick could face delays this morning as Highland temperatures drop

23 December 2024
Trains between Inverness and Wick could face delays this morning as Highland temperatures drop

Trains between Inverness and Wick could face delays this morning as Highland temperatures drop

23 December 2024

Train passengers travelling on the Far North Line could face disruption today due to icy conditions between Inverness and Lairg.


Highland weather helped inspire STV presenter’s new children’s book

12 December 2024
Highland weather helped inspire STV presenter’s new children’s book

Highland weather helped inspire STV presenter’s new children’s book

12 December 2024

An STV presenter revealed how a meteorological milestone in the Highlands helped inspire his first children’s book.


Police launch Operation Sabine in bid to uncover fresh information on Nairn banker’s murder

28 November 2024
Police launch Operation Sabine in bid to uncover fresh information on Nairn banker’s murder

Police launch Operation Sabine in bid to uncover fresh information on Nairn banker’s murder

28 November 2024

Detectives leading the reinvestigation into the murder of a Nairn banker 20 years ago have launched a new online appeal to uncover new information.


Goals and challenges at heart of discussion as Whisky Talks event brings community together in Inverness

25 November 2024
Goals and challenges at heart of discussion as Whisky Talks event brings community together in Inverness

Goals and challenges at heart of discussion as Whisky Talks event brings community together in Inverness

25 November 2024

Whisky enthusiasts and industry representatives gathered in Inverness to celebrate the spirit and discuss opportunities and challenges in the sector.


WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

23 November 2024
WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

23 November 2024

Disruption is set to hit transport across the Highlands and Moray, with extreme weather brought by Storm Bert prompting reduced speed on train lines.


Man (49) arrested following day-long Castletown standoff

06 November 2024
Man (49) arrested following day-long Castletown standoff

Man (49) arrested following day-long Castletown standoff

06 November 2024

A 49-year-old man has been arrested after police attended an incident in Castletown for more than 24 hours.


End of works on A9 at Tore roundabout delayed by almost two weeks due to weather

30 October 2024
End of works on A9 at Tore roundabout delayed by almost two weeks due to weather

End of works on A9 at Tore roundabout delayed by almost two weeks due to weather

30 October 2024

Road users travelling on the A9 at the Tore Roundabout are set to face further disruption next after works were delayed by the weather.


Overnight closures of A9 south of Alness for resurfacing works to start on Tuesday

30 October 2024
Overnight closures of A9 south of Alness for resurfacing works to start on Tuesday

Overnight closures of A9 south of Alness for resurfacing works to start on Tuesday

30 October 2024

Resurfacing works south of Alness will start next week after being delayed due to weather delays on other A9 schemes work.


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