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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

Wildfire reaching nearly six miles as emergency services tackle blaze

29 June 2025
Wildfire reaching nearly six miles as emergency services tackle blaze

Wildfire reaching nearly six miles as emergency services tackle blaze

29 June 2025

Fire services are continuing to battle a wildfire that is measuring nearly six miles.


Emergency services continue to battle a large wildfire as roads remain closed in Highland and Moray

29 June 2025
Emergency services continue to battle a large wildfire as roads remain closed in Highland and Moray

Emergency services continue to battle a large wildfire as roads remain closed in Highland and Moray

29 June 2025

Emergency services are continuing to battle wildfires in the Highlands and Moray.


Two women charged with attempted murder have appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court

27 June 2025
Two women charged with attempted murder have appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court

Two women charged with attempted murder have appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court

27 June 2025

Two women have been charged with attempted murder at Inverness Sheriff Court.


NC500: 3000 visitors sign pledge to responsible tourism on the Highland coastal route

26 June 2025
NC500: 3000 visitors sign pledge to responsible tourism on the Highland coastal route

NC500: 3000 visitors sign pledge to responsible tourism on the Highland coastal route

26 June 2025

Visitors to the North Coast 500 are being encouraged to sign a pledge to responsible tourism.


Last call for applications and nominations for Highland Business Women Awards

25 June 2025
Last call for applications and nominations for Highland Business Women Awards

Last call for applications and nominations for Highland Business Women Awards

25 June 2025

The deadline is fast approaching for applications for the Highland Business Women (HBW) Awards.


Man (25) arrested after stand off with police near Beechwood Business Park

25 June 2025
Man (25) arrested after stand off with police near Beechwood Business Park

Man (25) arrested after stand off with police near Beechwood Business Park

25 June 2025

Police were called to the address on Old Perth Road just after 2pm yesterday (June 24).


Highland teenager (14) diagnosed with cancer surrounded by support from community

24 June 2025
Highland teenager (14) diagnosed with cancer surrounded by support from community

Highland teenager (14) diagnosed with cancer surrounded by support from community

24 June 2025

Dylan Williams (14) is currently in his third week of chemotherapy and lumbar punctures after being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.


Business women will be ready to party!

18 June 2025
Business women will be ready to party!

Business women will be ready to party!

18 June 2025

Support from local firms helps make Highland Business Women Awards so special.


Inverness Airport changes rules for car parking — and it has received backlash

17 June 2025
Inverness Airport changes rules for car parking — and it has received backlash

Inverness Airport changes rules for car parking — and it has received backlash

17 June 2025

Changes to parking at Inverness Airport have come into force.


Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

10 June 2025
Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

10 June 2025

The annual Highland Youth Parliament (HYP) conference will take place at Inverness Leisure Centre on Friday, June 13.


Charitable organisations to be recognised at Highland Business Women awards

04 June 2025
Charitable organisations to be recognised at Highland Business Women awards

Charitable organisations to be recognised at Highland Business Women awards

04 June 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards 2025 are taking place on August 21 at the Kingsmills Hotel.


Royal Bank of Scotland officially re-opens its £2.5 million Inverness branch

04 June 2025
Royal Bank of Scotland officially re-opens its £2.5 million Inverness branch

Royal Bank of Scotland officially re-opens its £2.5 million Inverness branch

04 June 2025

Royal Bank of Scotland has officially re-opened its Inverness branch, following a £2.5 million investment.


New businesses to be recognised at annual Highland award ceremony

28 May 2025
New businesses to be recognised at annual Highland award ceremony

New businesses to be recognised at annual Highland award ceremony

28 May 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards are returning for 2025.


Nominate an inspirational entrepreneur for this year’s Highland Business Women Awards

21 May 2025
Nominate an inspirational entrepreneur for this year’s Highland Business Women Awards

Nominate an inspirational entrepreneur for this year’s Highland Business Women Awards

21 May 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards are back for 2025.


Young businesswomen and resilience to be recognised at Highland award ceremony

14 May 2025
Young businesswomen and resilience to be recognised at Highland award ceremony

Young businesswomen and resilience to be recognised at Highland award ceremony

14 May 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards are set to return in 2025.


Carrbridge neighbour dispute led to fire

09 May 2025
Carrbridge neighbour dispute led to fire

Carrbridge neighbour dispute led to fire

09 May 2025

Shouting match between semi-detached owners as fence fire was fought


Jail for man who spat at Aviemore nurse

09 May 2025
Jail for man who spat at Aviemore nurse

Jail for man who spat at Aviemore nurse

09 May 2025

Also spat on police and uttered racist abuse


Very high to extreme risk of wildfire in place across the north of Scotland

06 May 2025
Very high to extreme risk of wildfire in place across the north of Scotland

Very high to extreme risk of wildfire in place across the north of Scotland

06 May 2025

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has urged people who live within or who may enter rural environments to exercise caution.


Highland engineering company honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise

06 May 2025
Highland engineering company honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise

Highland engineering company honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise

06 May 2025

A Highland engineering company that has pioneered innovative new solutions for clean water has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise.


A9 partially blocked at Dalwhinnie due to ongoing road traffic incident

26 April 2025
A9 partially blocked at Dalwhinnie due to ongoing road traffic incident

A9 partially blocked at Dalwhinnie due to ongoing road traffic incident

26 April 2025

The A9 is partially blocked at Dalwhinnie due to a road traffic incident.


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