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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.

WATCH: Gareth Gates on his Inverness performance, trip to The Mustard Seed and new musical

21 January 2025
WATCH: Gareth Gates on his Inverness performance, trip to The Mustard Seed and new musical

WATCH: Gareth Gates on his Inverness performance, trip to The Mustard Seed and new musical

21 January 2025

Gareth Gates Sings Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will be an action-packed performance for all to enjoy.


Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

12 January 2025
Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

12 January 2025

The Highland Shortbread Showdown is back for its third edition in 2025, with businesses encouraged to enter their best bakes.


Death of soldier (24) in Tain after tragic accident ‘was avoidable’

09 January 2025
Death of soldier (24) in Tain after tragic accident ‘was avoidable’

Death of soldier (24) in Tain after tragic accident ‘was avoidable’

09 January 2025

The sheriff said: “He was clearly a much loved son, brother and partner and a very highly regarded soldier, both by his peers and senior officers.”


New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

05 January 2025
New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

05 January 2025

The NHS Highland Engagement Hub is a one-stop shop to let the agency know about the topics people would like to hear more about.


NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

04 January 2025
NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

04 January 2025

NHS Highland and Highland Council have agreed to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities.


Domestic abuse: ‘We need to get better at calling out poor behaviour in the Highlands,’ says detective

02 January 2025
Domestic abuse: ‘We need to get better at calling out poor behaviour in the Highlands,’ says detective

Domestic abuse: ‘We need to get better at calling out poor behaviour in the Highlands,’ says detective

02 January 2025

Domestic abuse is a serious issue across Scotland, including in the Highlands.


Healthcare worker at Raigmore honoured as the UKs physician associate of the year 2024

30 December 2024
Healthcare worker at Raigmore honoured as the UKs physician associate of the year 2024

Healthcare worker at Raigmore honoured as the UKs physician associate of the year 2024

30 December 2024

A healthcare worker at Raigmore has been honoured as the UKs physician associate of the year 2024.


Do you need help running your business? The HR Dept Highlands and Moray can help you

29 December 2024
Do you need help running your business? The HR Dept Highlands and Moray can help you

Do you need help running your business? The HR Dept Highlands and Moray can help you

29 December 2024

Running a business in the North of Scotland comes with unique challenges.


5113 domestic abuse reports last festive season: don’t suffer in silence in the Highlands this Christmas

23 December 2024
5113 domestic abuse reports last festive season: don’t suffer in silence in the Highlands this Christmas

5113 domestic abuse reports last festive season: don’t suffer in silence in the Highlands this Christmas

23 December 2024

Scotland’s senior law officer has encouraged victims not to suffer in silence this festive period.


THE GOVERNOR SPEAKS: Why we sentence too many to jail, Christmas, corruption and addiction at HMP Inverness

21 December 2024
THE GOVERNOR SPEAKS: Why we sentence too many to jail, Christmas, corruption and addiction at HMP Inverness

THE GOVERNOR SPEAKS: Why we sentence too many to jail, Christmas, corruption and addiction at HMP Inverness

21 December 2024

Scott Watson, the governor of HMP Inverness, has 29 years of experience with the Scottish Prison Service.


Tourist tax sparks debate in the Highlands amid concerns over economic impact

16 December 2024
Tourist tax sparks debate in the Highlands amid concerns over economic impact

Tourist tax sparks debate in the Highlands amid concerns over economic impact

16 December 2024

Highland Council’s proposed visitor levy has sparked a heated debate.


High Life Highland countryside ranger service win gold at international awards

08 December 2024
High Life Highland countryside ranger service win gold at international awards

High Life Highland countryside ranger service win gold at international awards

08 December 2024

The team were awarded for the Highland Wildflower Meadow Mosaic Project at the annual Green Apple Environment Awards.


Police Scotland officers safeguard 66 people being exploited by County Lines gangs in one week

06 December 2024
Police Scotland officers safeguard 66 people being exploited by County Lines gangs in one week

Police Scotland officers safeguard 66 people being exploited by County Lines gangs in one week

06 December 2024

Between Monday, November 25 and Sunday, December 1, officers across the country identified and safeguarded a number of vulnerable people.


New roles set to be created in Caithness and Sutherland to support the offshore wind supply chain

05 December 2024
New roles set to be created in Caithness and Sutherland to support the offshore wind supply chain

New roles set to be created in Caithness and Sutherland to support the offshore wind supply chain

05 December 2024

Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm, developed by Ocean Winds, has funded a new pre-apprenticeship programme.


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

02 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

02 December 2024

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


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.


Highland woman helps clothe domestic abuse survivors with dignity

15 November 2024
Highland woman helps clothe domestic abuse survivors with dignity

Highland woman helps clothe domestic abuse survivors with dignity

15 November 2024

A Highland woman has started a charity to give dignifying help to those living in clothes poverty.


Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

11 November 2024
Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

11 November 2024

A Highland hiker with a passion for inclusivity has found another source of inspiration.


Leader of Scottish Labour party visits Inverness and says he wants to ‘deliver for the Highlands’

09 November 2024
Leader of Scottish Labour party visits Inverness and says he wants to ‘deliver for the Highlands’

Leader of Scottish Labour party visits Inverness and says he wants to ‘deliver for the Highlands’

09 November 2024

Anas Sarwar was the keynote speaker at a Prosper event at the Kingsmills Hotel.


Man and woman jailed after forcing women from Thailand into prostitution in the Highlands

08 November 2024
Man and woman jailed after forcing women from Thailand into prostitution in the Highlands

Man and woman jailed after forcing women from Thailand into prostitution in the Highlands

08 November 2024

A man and woman have been jailed for a total of 10 years and nine months for running an extensive trafficking operation for sexual exploitation.


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