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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

Organisations back pilot plan to reduce deer densities

07 May 2025
Organisations back pilot plan to reduce deer densities

Organisations back pilot plan to reduce deer densities

07 May 2025

A coalition of landowning organisations and rural workers have backed a new Deer Management Plan.


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.


Entries open for Highland Business Women Awards 2025

06 May 2025
Entries open for Highland Business Women Awards 2025

Entries open for Highland Business Women Awards 2025

06 May 2025

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


Ross-shire distillery champions the Highlands in New York alongside Alan Cumming

06 May 2025
Ross-shire distillery champions the Highlands in New York alongside Alan Cumming

Ross-shire distillery champions the Highlands in New York alongside Alan Cumming

06 May 2025

A Ross-shire based distillery has been championing Scotland in New York.


Highland charities and individuals shortlisted for annual Scottish awards

06 May 2025
Highland charities and individuals shortlisted for annual Scottish awards

Highland charities and individuals shortlisted for annual Scottish awards

06 May 2025

Run annually by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, the Scottish Charity Awards celebrate the best of Scotland’s voluntary sector.


Police appeal after sheep worrying incident results in death of a lamb and ewe near Lairg

05 May 2025
Police appeal after sheep worrying incident results in death of a lamb and ewe near Lairg

Police appeal after sheep worrying incident results in death of a lamb and ewe near Lairg

05 May 2025

Police officers in Sutherland are appealing for information following a report of sheep worrying which resulted in the death of a lamb and a ewe.


Highland secondary pupils get opportunity to explore careers in salmon farming sector

24 April 2025
Highland secondary pupils get opportunity to explore careers in salmon farming sector

Highland secondary pupils get opportunity to explore careers in salmon farming sector

24 April 2025

A group of Highland secondary pupils will get a first-hand look at the variety of opportunities that the salmon farming sector offers.


Historical items dating back 3500 years found at new Highland golf course

22 April 2025
Historical items dating back 3500 years found at new Highland golf course

Historical items dating back 3500 years found at new Highland golf course

22 April 2025

A range of historical items, including a 3500 year old Bronze Age cremation urn, have been found during the construction of a new golf course.


Sadness and shock at death of Pope Francis (88)

21 April 2025
Sadness and shock at death of Pope Francis (88)

Sadness and shock at death of Pope Francis (88)

21 April 2025

Condolences have been expressed following the death of Pope Francis announced this morning.


Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

17 April 2025
Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

17 April 2025

Entries are now open for the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2025.


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.


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