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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.

Figures show 2365 incidents of domestic abuse recorded by police in Highland during 2022-23

26 March 2024
Figures show 2365 incidents of domestic abuse recorded by police in Highland during 2022-23

Figures show 2365 incidents of domestic abuse recorded by police in Highland during 2022-23

26 March 2024

Victims of domestic violence have been encouraged to seek support and report incidents to police, following a reduction in recorded cases.


Couple left 'furious' after receiving £100 fine at Inverness car park – despite only being there for 12 minutes

24 March 2024
Couple left 'furious' after receiving £100 fine at Inverness car park – despite only being there for 12 minutes

Couple left 'furious' after receiving £100 fine at Inverness car park – despite only being there for 12 minutes

24 March 2024

Warning for visiting shoppers from the strath about using city centre car park


Over 400,000 trees planted in the Cairngorms National Park with help of local school kids

20 March 2024
Over 400,000 trees planted in the Cairngorms National Park with help of local school kids

Over 400,000 trees planted in the Cairngorms National Park with help of local school kids

20 March 2024

Over 400,000 trees have now been planted in the Cairngorms National Park as part of a transformation project spearheaded by Calthorpe Estates.


PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

18 March 2024
PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

18 March 2024

Some 400 people were at the Drumossie Hotel on Friday night for the annual Highland Heroes event.


WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

17 March 2024
WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

17 March 2024

David MacRae was recognised for doing something quietly within his community, without any thought of praise for himself.


WATCH: Community driven Merkinch primary crowned school of the year at Highland Heroes Awards

17 March 2024
WATCH: Community driven Merkinch primary crowned school of the year at Highland Heroes Awards

WATCH: Community driven Merkinch primary crowned school of the year at Highland Heroes Awards

17 March 2024

An Inverness school has been named as school of the year at this year's Highland Heroes Awards.


WATCH: Highland Action for Little Ones named charitable organisation of the year as '1 in 5 children lives in poverty'

16 March 2024
WATCH: Highland Action for Little Ones named charitable organisation of the year as '1 in 5 children lives in poverty'

WATCH: Highland Action for Little Ones named charitable organisation of the year as '1 in 5 children lives in poverty'

16 March 2024

Highland Action for Little Ones (HALO) has been named as charitable organisation of the year at the Highland Heroes Awards.


WATCH: Hero of heroes honoured for selfless dedication to Highlands says 'we need to help our neighbours'

16 March 2024
WATCH: Hero of heroes honoured for selfless dedication to Highlands says 'we need to help our neighbours'

WATCH: Hero of heroes honoured for selfless dedication to Highlands says 'we need to help our neighbours'

16 March 2024

David MacRae was recognised for doing something quietly within his community, without any thought of praise for himself.


Highland man targeted by 'live-stream' scammers on day of brother's funeral warns others to be vigilant

15 March 2024
Highland man targeted by 'live-stream' scammers on day of brother's funeral warns others to be vigilant

Highland man targeted by 'live-stream' scammers on day of brother's funeral warns others to be vigilant

15 March 2024

Funeral directors across the Highlands are asking people to be ‘vigilant’ after fraudulent scammers have been targeting bereaved families.


Aviemore-based businessman acquires former Inverness College site

14 March 2024
Aviemore-based businessman acquires former Inverness College site

Aviemore-based businessman acquires former Inverness College site

14 March 2024

Ex UHI campus site on city's Longman Road had been on market since start of 2021


WATCH: Highland Council convener threatens to throw member out of chamber during Caley Thistle battery storage debate

14 March 2024
WATCH: Highland Council convener threatens to throw member out of chamber during Caley Thistle battery storage debate

WATCH: Highland Council convener threatens to throw member out of chamber during Caley Thistle battery storage debate

14 March 2024

Heated exchange took place at Highland Council meeting today


Petition launched to save vital Highland youth programme from council funding cuts

13 March 2024
Petition launched to save vital Highland youth programme from council funding cuts

Petition launched to save vital Highland youth programme from council funding cuts

13 March 2024

A petition has been launched to save a Highland programme which currently supports hundreds of young people in seven secondary schools.


Man dies after crash on A9 between North Kessock and Tore

12 March 2024
Man dies after crash on A9 between North Kessock and Tore

Man dies after crash on A9 between North Kessock and Tore

12 March 2024

Police enquiries on-going and force is appealing for witnesses to early morning accident


PICTURES: Were you running or watching the Inverness Half Marathon and 5k?

11 March 2024
PICTURES: Were you running or watching the Inverness Half Marathon and 5k?

PICTURES: Were you running or watching the Inverness Half Marathon and 5k?

11 March 2024

Over 4200 runners took part in the Inverness Half Marathon and 5k yesterday.


‘Being authentic means sticking to your values and purpose’, says Highland businesswoman

07 March 2024
‘Being authentic means sticking to your values and purpose’, says Highland businesswoman

‘Being authentic means sticking to your values and purpose’, says Highland businesswoman

07 March 2024

A Highland woman is passionate about having authenticity at the heart of everything she does, including her business.


Inverness yoga teacher on latest role, accessibility and cultural appropriation

05 March 2024
Inverness yoga teacher on latest role, accessibility and cultural appropriation

Inverness yoga teacher on latest role, accessibility and cultural appropriation

05 March 2024

Christie Wood teaches classes around the Highlands, and recently became Scotland's regional officer for the British Wheel of Yoga.


HITA: Celebrating the best in the tourism industry for 17 years

01 March 2024
HITA: Celebrating the best in the tourism industry for 17 years

HITA: Celebrating the best in the tourism industry for 17 years

01 March 2024

The 17th Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards, which launches today, celebrates the best tourism businesses in the Highlands.


Campaign launches to support more victims of crime in Highlands and Islands

19 February 2024
Campaign launches to support more victims of crime in Highlands and Islands

Campaign launches to support more victims of crime in Highlands and Islands

19 February 2024

A new campaign has launched aiming to raise awareness of victims’ rights and peoples’ right to access support if they are affected by crime.


The Red Arrows set to be spotted flying over the region while based at RAF Lossiemouth

19 February 2024
The Red Arrows set to be spotted flying over the region while based at RAF Lossiemouth

The Red Arrows set to be spotted flying over the region while based at RAF Lossiemouth

19 February 2024

The Red Arrows are set to be flying over the region over the next few days.


Property demand study launched by Highlands and Islands Enterprise

15 February 2024
Property demand study launched by Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Property demand study launched by Highlands and Islands Enterprise

15 February 2024

A study is underway to find out what demand there is for commercial property and land in the Highlands and Islands.


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