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Federica Stefani


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Federica Stefani is a reporter at Highland News and Media specialising in environment, transport and food&drink as well as podcasting. An MA graduate in Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University, she joined HNM in 2019, also working as part the digital development team.

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Stories and flavours: Scotland’s finest in new Ullapool event series

24 July 2024
Stories and flavours: Scotland’s finest in new Ullapool event series

Stories and flavours: Scotland’s finest in new Ullapool event series

24 July 2024

To celebrate the fascinating Scottish heritage, The Seaforth Restaurant in Ullapool will launch a brand new, immersive experience this summer.


Call to Highland nature lovers to help conservation charity in Big Butterfly Count this summer

18 July 2024
Call to Highland nature lovers to help conservation charity in Big Butterfly Count this summer

Call to Highland nature lovers to help conservation charity in Big Butterfly Count this summer

18 July 2024

A charity is calling wildlife enthusiasts in the region to join a monitoring initiative to track the impact of climate change on butterflies.


RNLI Lochinver lifeboat rescues lone sailor after yacht suffers engine problems

13 July 2024
RNLI Lochinver lifeboat rescues lone sailor after yacht suffers engine problems

RNLI Lochinver lifeboat rescues lone sailor after yacht suffers engine problems

13 July 2024

A lone sailor was rescued after his yacht broke down off the Sutherland coast today.


Temporary timetable introduced on Highland train services amidst ScotRail cuts

09 July 2024
Temporary timetable introduced on Highland train services amidst ScotRail cuts

Temporary timetable introduced on Highland train services amidst ScotRail cuts

09 July 2024

Train commuters are being warned of changes to ScotRail services in the Highlands after a pay dispute resulted in a shortage of drivers.


WATCH: Historic ‘Rose Window’ reassembly begins at Inverness Castle Experience

09 July 2024
WATCH: Historic ‘Rose Window’ reassembly begins at Inverness Castle Experience

WATCH: Historic ‘Rose Window’ reassembly begins at Inverness Castle Experience

09 July 2024

The iconic ‘Rose Window’, originally crafted in 1867 has been restored and is now being reassembled to become part of the Inverness Castle Experience.


Mental health service doubles up GP practices supported across the Highlands

09 July 2024
Mental health service doubles up GP practices supported across the Highlands

Mental health service doubles up GP practices supported across the Highlands

09 July 2024

A national mental health charity is expanding its reach to cover new areas including West Sutherland, Badenoch and Strathspey.


Highland Council Buses join ticketing app network to allow customers to purchase tickets online

08 July 2024
Highland Council Buses join ticketing app network to allow customers to purchase tickets online

Highland Council Buses join ticketing app network to allow customers to purchase tickets online

08 July 2024

Bus users will now be able to purchase Highland Council bus tickets through a dedicated app.


Drivers warned of lane closures on A9 near Tomatin in July

27 June 2024
Drivers warned of lane closures on A9 near Tomatin in July

Drivers warned of lane closures on A9 near Tomatin in July

27 June 2024

Road improvement works on the A9 between Slochd and Findhorn Bridge will require overnight lane closures between Monday, July 8 and Saturday, July 13.


SNP launch manifesto for the Highlands ahead of general election

24 June 2024
SNP launch manifesto for the Highlands ahead of general election

SNP launch manifesto for the Highlands ahead of general election

24 June 2024

The SNP has unveiled its manifesto for the Highlands today (June 24) ahead of the forthcoming general election on July 4.


UHI Inverness staff inspired by strongman Tom Stoltman at city conference

23 June 2024
UHI Inverness staff inspired by strongman Tom Stoltman at city conference

UHI Inverness staff inspired by strongman Tom Stoltman at city conference

23 June 2024

Hundreds of UHI Inverness members of staff gathered at a conference this week to take part in workshops and hear from the Invergordon guest speaker.


PICTURES: Sun shines over Highland Pride 2024 parade

22 June 2024
PICTURES: Sun shines over Highland Pride 2024 parade

PICTURES: Sun shines over Highland Pride 2024 parade

22 June 2024

People of all ages, families, friends – and pets too – marched Inverness to celebrate Highland Pride this year.


WATCH: Hundreds march in Inverness for Highland Pride march

22 June 2024
WATCH: Hundreds march in Inverness for Highland Pride march

WATCH: Hundreds march in Inverness for Highland Pride march

22 June 2024

Rainbows flowed through the Highland capital today as hundreds flocked to the city centre to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.


Trains cancelled between Inverness and Elgin and on the Far North line

19 June 2024
Trains cancelled between Inverness and Elgin and on the Far North line

Trains cancelled between Inverness and Elgin and on the Far North line

19 June 2024

Passengers travelling between Inverness, Wick and Elgin will face major disruption today due to several train cancellations.


New development manager appointed for iconic Highland route NC500

19 June 2024
New development manager appointed for iconic Highland route NC500

New development manager appointed for iconic Highland route NC500

19 June 2024

The organisation behind one of Scotland’s most popular routes announced the creation of a new role.


Police appeal after careless driver forces lorry off the road on A836 near Melvich

05 June 2024
Police appeal after careless driver forces lorry off the road on A836 near Melvich

Police appeal after careless driver forces lorry off the road on A836 near Melvich

05 June 2024

Police Scotland are asking for help after an incident of careless driving which saw a lorry coming off the road to avoid a collision near Melvich.


Strike action involving cleansing and waste workers in the Highlands could begin in July

29 May 2024
Strike action involving cleansing and waste workers in the Highlands could begin in July

Strike action involving cleansing and waste workers in the Highlands could begin in July

29 May 2024

Highland Council could be among 29 councils in Scotland affected by industrial action launched by the country’s largest union.


Thunderstorms set to hit the Highlands tomorrow as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

28 May 2024
Thunderstorms set to hit the Highlands tomorrow as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

Thunderstorms set to hit the Highlands tomorrow as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

28 May 2024

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to hit the region once again tomorrow.


A837 near Loch Assynt closed after serious road crash

22 May 2024
A837 near Loch Assynt closed after serious road crash

A837 near Loch Assynt closed after serious road crash

22 May 2024

A Highland road part of the NC500 route is currently closed following a serious road crash, police have announced.


Former policeman (47) jailed for seven years for abusive and sexual offences in Sutherland

15 May 2024
Former policeman (47) jailed for seven years for abusive and sexual offences in Sutherland

Former policeman (47) jailed for seven years for abusive and sexual offences in Sutherland

15 May 2024

A 47-year-old man has been jailed for abusive and sexual offences Sutherland between April 2019 and December 2021, police have confirmed.


SSEN Transmission set to launch first £2m Community Benefit Fund in September

15 May 2024
SSEN Transmission set to launch first £2m Community Benefit Fund in September

SSEN Transmission set to launch first £2m Community Benefit Fund in September

15 May 2024

SSEN Transmission announced they will soon launch a first round of funding to support communities in the Highlands and the north of Scotland.


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