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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.

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.


American tourist pleads guilty after careless collision seriously injured four people on A9

06 January 2025
American tourist pleads guilty after careless collision seriously injured four people on A9

American tourist pleads guilty after careless collision seriously injured four people on A9

06 January 2025

Christopher Adams from North Carolina tendered a guilty plea to causing serious injury by careless driving on the A9 near the Ralia junction.


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.


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.


Revolutionise your business: why outsourcing marketing is the secret to success

26 December 2024
Revolutionise your business: why outsourcing marketing is the secret to success

Revolutionise your business: why outsourcing marketing is the secret to success

26 December 2024

Jennifer Macdonald-Nethercott of Strath Communications knows that outsourcing marketing can transform a business.


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.


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.


Another chemical spill near Inverness train station sparks cancellations to all destinations

27 November 2024
Another chemical spill near Inverness train station sparks cancellations to all destinations

Another chemical spill near Inverness train station sparks cancellations to all destinations

27 November 2024

A chemical spill near Inverness train station is causing cancellations this morning.


Drink-driving Kincraig teen crashed into van just two months after passing test

27 November 2024
Drink-driving Kincraig teen crashed into van just two months after passing test

Drink-driving Kincraig teen crashed into van just two months after passing test

27 November 2024

18-year-old had been drinking several hours earlier with friends and thought he was ‘alright’ before accident by Granish junction.


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 says on visit he wants to ‘deliver for the Highlands’

09 November 2024
Leader of Scottish Labour party says on visit he wants to ‘deliver for the Highlands’

Leader of Scottish Labour party says on visit he wants to ‘deliver for the Highlands’

09 November 2024

Anas Sarwar was the keynote speaker at a Prosper event at Inverness’ 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.


Bollards placed on Academy Street four years ago have been removed

04 November 2024
Bollards placed on Academy Street four years ago have been removed

Bollards placed on Academy Street four years ago have been removed

04 November 2024

Work has started on Academy Street, with the bollards now removed that were installed during Covid.


Staff and prisoners at HMP Inverness knit handmade hats, scarves, and cardigans for newborn babies

04 November 2024
Staff and prisoners at HMP Inverness knit handmade hats, scarves, and cardigans for newborn babies

Staff and prisoners at HMP Inverness knit handmade hats, scarves, and cardigans for newborn babies

04 November 2024

Staff and prisoners at HMP Inverness have been knitting handmade hats, scarves, and cardigans for newborn babies to spread warmth this winter.


Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 revealed

02 November 2024
Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 revealed

Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 revealed

02 November 2024

The winners of the Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 were announced at a prestigious ceremony at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness.


UK Budget announcement will ‘undoubtedly’ have adverse impacts on Highland businesses

30 October 2024
UK Budget announcement will ‘undoubtedly’ have adverse impacts on Highland businesses

UK Budget announcement will ‘undoubtedly’ have adverse impacts on Highland businesses

30 October 2024

Today’s UK Budget may have an adverse impact on Highland businesses.


Highlander on being the first black man to conquer all the Munros—and how his grief became a catalyst for change

29 October 2024
Highlander on being the first black man to conquer all the Munros—and how his grief became a catalyst for change

Highlander on being the first black man to conquer all the Munros—and how his grief became a catalyst for change

29 October 2024

When David Solomon set off to climb Ben Nevis, he was looking for an escape in the midst of lockdown. Little did he know he would make history.


Highland Council makes six commitments to address the housing shortage in the region

22 October 2024
Highland Council makes six commitments to address the housing shortage in the region

Highland Council makes six commitments to address the housing shortage in the region

22 October 2024

Senior members of The Highland Council made six commitments at the Housing Challenge Summit in Aviemore today.


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