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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.

Inverness duo revamp and rebrand cafe in a matter of months

09 April 2025
Inverness duo revamp and rebrand cafe in a matter of months

Inverness duo revamp and rebrand cafe in a matter of months

09 April 2025

Roots Cafe is the brainchild of River Elliott and Rebecca MacKintosh who were both former staff at Velocity Cafe on Crown Avenue.


Children’s shop in the Eastgate set to close its doors

07 April 2025
Children’s shop in the Eastgate set to close its doors

Children’s shop in the Eastgate set to close its doors

07 April 2025

A store in the Eastgate Centre is set to shut its doors on May 21.


LIFE AFTER CANCER: Why society needs to normalise post-surgery bodies at every level

06 April 2025
LIFE AFTER CANCER: Why society needs to normalise post-surgery bodies at every level

LIFE AFTER CANCER: Why society needs to normalise post-surgery bodies at every level

06 April 2025

Next up in our Life After Cancer series, we speak to the badass that is Pennie Latin-Stuart.


Sutherland-based business nominated for global start-up of the year award

05 April 2025
Sutherland-based business nominated for global start-up of the year award

Sutherland-based business nominated for global start-up of the year award

05 April 2025

Candles from the Croft, run by Sandie Gordon in Altass, has been nominated for two awards.


LIFE AFTER CANCER: Man who survived cancer three times urges people to talk about mental health

30 March 2025
LIFE AFTER CANCER: Man who survived cancer three times urges people to talk about mental health

LIFE AFTER CANCER: Man who survived cancer three times urges people to talk about mental health

30 March 2025

Next up in our Life After Cancer series, we meet the resilient Rob Worthing.


A9 reopens at Alness after earlier road accident

18 March 2025
A9 reopens at Alness after earlier road accident

A9 reopens at Alness after earlier road accident

18 March 2025

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.


BREAKING: A9 at Alness closed in both directions due to a road traffic accident

18 March 2025
BREAKING: A9 at Alness closed in both directions due to a road traffic accident

BREAKING: A9 at Alness closed in both directions due to a road traffic accident

18 March 2025

The A9 is currently closed in both directions at Alness due to a road traffic collision.


Inverness charity that supports 160 people in the community is winner at Highland Heroes Awards 2025

16 March 2025
Inverness charity that supports 160 people in the community is winner at Highland Heroes Awards 2025

Inverness charity that supports 160 people in the community is winner at Highland Heroes Awards 2025

16 March 2025

Special Needs Action Project (SNAP) was founded nearly 30 years ago to improve the lives of young people with additional needs.


Mikeysline scoop Highland Heroes award at prestigious ceremony

16 March 2025
Mikeysline scoop Highland Heroes award at prestigious ceremony

Mikeysline scoop Highland Heroes award at prestigious ceremony

16 March 2025

A suicide prevention charity has won the Emergency Services or Crisis Support Service of the Year at Highland Heroes 2025.


Inverness roadworks for drainage investigations will see part of A9 down to single-lane use

10 March 2025
Inverness roadworks for drainage investigations will see part of A9 down to single-lane use

Inverness roadworks for drainage investigations will see part of A9 down to single-lane use

10 March 2025

Roadworks are set to take place on the A9 between the Longman Roundabout and Raigmore Interchange from tonight.


Inverness Airport “best in Europe” for fifth year in a row

10 March 2025
Inverness Airport “best in Europe” for fifth year in a row

Inverness Airport “best in Europe” for fifth year in a row

10 March 2025

Inverness Airport has won the best airport in Europe serving under two million passengers — for the fifth year in a row.


Chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise announces retirement

07 March 2025
Chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise announces retirement

Chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise announces retirement

07 March 2025

Alistair Dodds CBE has served on the HIE board for 11 years and was due to stay in the chairman position until April 2026.


BBC and ITV star set to deliver keynote address at the Highland Business Dinner 2025

03 March 2025
BBC and ITV star set to deliver keynote address at the Highland Business Dinner 2025

BBC and ITV star set to deliver keynote address at the Highland Business Dinner 2025

03 March 2025

The event will see the TV and radio presenter take to the stage at the Drumossie Hotel on Friday, May 16.


Alness company on landing Mowi contract and being asked to build bulletproof boats

22 February 2025
Alness company on landing Mowi contract and being asked to build bulletproof boats

Alness company on landing Mowi contract and being asked to build bulletproof boats

22 February 2025

North Coast Work Boats was established in 2018.


Embrace the 90s in Inverness with day rave packed with international acts

22 February 2025
Embrace the 90s in Inverness with day rave packed with international acts

Embrace the 90s in Inverness with day rave packed with international acts

22 February 2025

A 90s-themed music event is set to make its Inverness debut this May, with organisers promising a night of nostalgia, energy and top entertainment.


Former police chief for the north dies at 68 as tributes paid to ‘champion of the Highlands’

20 February 2025
Former police chief for the north dies at 68 as tributes paid to ‘champion of the Highlands’

Former police chief for the north dies at 68 as tributes paid to ‘champion of the Highlands’

20 February 2025

The former Chief Constable of Northern Constabulary, Ian Latimer led the force from 2001 until 2011.


Highland organisation in desperate need of volunteers to support children with additional support needs

19 February 2025
Highland organisation in desperate need of volunteers to support children with additional support needs

Highland organisation in desperate need of volunteers to support children with additional support needs

19 February 2025

High Life Highland is keen to offer more opportunities for children who need extra support to take part in games and sports.


Police appeal for information after a vehicle collides with a parked car in Brora

18 February 2025
Police appeal for information after a vehicle collides with a parked car in Brora

Police appeal for information after a vehicle collides with a parked car in Brora

18 February 2025

Police are appealing for information after a vehicle collided with a parked car in Brora.


Should the Eastgate be turned into a conference centre? Tourism mogul claims shopping spot is as ‘dead as a dodo’

15 February 2025
Should the Eastgate be turned into a conference centre? Tourism mogul claims shopping spot is as ‘dead as a dodo’

Should the Eastgate be turned into a conference centre? Tourism mogul claims shopping spot is as ‘dead as a dodo’

15 February 2025

With the shopping centre’s food court closing and Lakeland relocating is it time to rethink what could be done with the large shopping space?


Highland hotel group passionate about ensuring year-long employment and investing in community

14 February 2025
Highland hotel group passionate about ensuring year-long employment and investing in community

Highland hotel group passionate about ensuring year-long employment and investing in community

14 February 2025

Since its inception in 2021, Highland Coast Hotels has prioritised creating year-round employment for residents in the Highlands.


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