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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.

Rachel Smart

Highland businesses asked to give their opinion on housing needs across the region

07 November 2025
Highland businesses asked to give their opinion on housing needs across the region

Highland businesses asked to give their opinion on housing needs across the region

07 November 2025

The survey is a part of the Highland Council’s plan to tackle the impact of housing shortages on Highland communities.


Driver who killed pensioner ‘almost instantaneously’ on A9 is sentenced

04 November 2025
Driver who killed pensioner ‘almost instantaneously’ on A9 is sentenced

Driver who killed pensioner ‘almost instantaneously’ on A9 is sentenced

04 November 2025

A man who hit and killed a pensioner on the A9 has been sentenced.


Housing demand survey launched as council housing applications rise 13 per cent in 5 years

02 November 2025
Housing demand survey launched as council housing applications rise 13 per cent in 5 years

Housing demand survey launched as council housing applications rise 13 per cent in 5 years

02 November 2025

The number of applicants for Highland Council houses has grown by 13 per cent over the past five years.


STORM AMY: Compensation and where to get hot food as 4900 properties still without power

06 October 2025
STORM AMY: Compensation and where to get hot food as 4900 properties still without power

STORM AMY: Compensation and where to get hot food as 4900 properties still without power

06 October 2025

Thousands of people in the north of Scotland remain without power after Storm Amy.


Bonar Bridge man caught drink-driving on A9 near Ardullie Roundabout

06 October 2025
Bonar Bridge man caught drink-driving on A9 near Ardullie Roundabout

Bonar Bridge man caught drink-driving on A9 near Ardullie Roundabout

06 October 2025

A young man drove nearly four times the drink-drive limit.


Sutherland-based stalwart crowned business leader of the year

02 October 2025
Sutherland-based stalwart crowned business leader of the year

Sutherland-based stalwart crowned business leader of the year

02 October 2025

GMG Energy’s managing director, Malcolm Morrison, was named Business Leader of the Year at the 2025 Highland Business Awards.


PICTURES: Highland Business Awards 2025 celebrates local organisations and individuals

29 September 2025
PICTURES: Highland Business Awards 2025 celebrates local organisations and individuals

PICTURES: Highland Business Awards 2025 celebrates local organisations and individuals

29 September 2025

The Highland Business Awards 2025 saw more than 250 people celebrate the achievements of local organisations and people.


Highland Council to get £20m from UK Government for regeneration projects

25 September 2025
Highland Council to get £20m from UK Government for regeneration projects

Highland Council to get £20m from UK Government for regeneration projects

25 September 2025

The Prime Minister has announced that Highland Council is set to receive £20million for regeneration projects from the UK Government.


STV plans to axe north news bulletin as 60 staff to be made redundant

25 September 2025
STV plans to axe north news bulletin as 60 staff to be made redundant

STV plans to axe north news bulletin as 60 staff to be made redundant

25 September 2025

STV is planning to axe its regional news bulletin that covers the north of Scotland.


SSEN Transmission invites local businesses to tender for up to £5.5m worth of contracts

25 September 2025
SSEN Transmission invites local businesses to tender for up to £5.5m worth of contracts

SSEN Transmission invites local businesses to tender for up to £5.5m worth of contracts

25 September 2025

SSEN Transmission says it is offering up to £5.5m worth of contracts over five years for small businesses in the north of Scotland.


IN PICTURES: Highland Business Women Awards 2025 is opportunity to reflect on 30 years of ‘nurturing’ organisation

22 August 2025
IN PICTURES: Highland Business Women Awards 2025 is opportunity to reflect on 30 years of ‘nurturing’ organisation

IN PICTURES: Highland Business Women Awards 2025 is opportunity to reflect on 30 years of ‘nurturing’ organisation

22 August 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards drew 260 attendees and presented nine awards.


Highland estate agencies complete merger to provide personalised services across the region

22 August 2025
Highland estate agencies complete merger to provide personalised services across the region

Highland estate agencies complete merger to provide personalised services across the region

22 August 2025

Paul Coutts Estate Agency and Monster Moves have merged and will now operate across Inverness-shire, Sutherland, Caithness and Ross-shire.


Winners of Highland Business Women Awards 2025 revealed

21 August 2025
Winners of Highland Business Women Awards 2025 revealed

Winners of Highland Business Women Awards 2025 revealed

21 August 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards 2025 took place tonight at the Kingsmills Hotel.


Inverness host reflects on interview with Nicola Sturgeon at Eden Court

20 August 2025
Inverness host reflects on interview with Nicola Sturgeon at Eden Court

Inverness host reflects on interview with Nicola Sturgeon at Eden Court

20 August 2025

Nicky Marr reflects on the opportunity to interview the former first minister at Eden Court.


Highland woman survived 70 days alone in Australian wilderness as part of TV show

17 August 2025
Highland woman survived 70 days alone in Australian wilderness as part of TV show

Highland woman survived 70 days alone in Australian wilderness as part of TV show

17 August 2025

Corinne Ooms, who grew up in Daviot, starred in the TV series Alone Australia, where she had to fend for herself in the Tasmanian outback.


What is the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport and how will it benefit me?

16 August 2025
What is the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport and how will it benefit me?

What is the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport and how will it benefit me?

16 August 2025

How will it benefit me? How will it add value to my business? How will it transform the Highlands? Will it help my children and grandchildren?


Highland Business Women Awards set to be ‘magical’ according to the organisers

13 August 2025
Highland Business Women Awards set to be ‘magical’ according to the organisers

Highland Business Women Awards set to be ‘magical’ according to the organisers

13 August 2025

Sponsored by SJ Highland Construction, female entrepreneurs and business leaders across the region will be celebrated at an awards ceremony.


Finalists announced for the Highlands & Islands Prosper Business Excellence Awards

07 August 2025
Finalists announced for the Highlands & Islands Prosper Business Excellence Awards

Finalists announced for the Highlands & Islands Prosper Business Excellence Awards

07 August 2025

Businesses from across the Highlands and Islands have been named as finalists in the 25th annual Prosper Business Excellence Awards.


Highland businesswomen to be celebrated at Inverness hotel with very special reception

06 August 2025
Highland businesswomen to be celebrated at Inverness hotel with very special reception

Highland businesswomen to be celebrated at Inverness hotel with very special reception

06 August 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards 2025 are just around the corner, with a prestigious ceremony taking place at the Kingsmills Hotel.


Meet the finalists of the Highland Business Women Awards 2025

30 July 2025
Meet the finalists of the Highland Business Women Awards 2025

Meet the finalists of the Highland Business Women Awards 2025

30 July 2025

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


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