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Federica Stefani


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Federica Stefani is a reporter at Highland News and Media specialising in environment, transport and food&drink as well as podcasting. An MA graduate in Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University, she joined HNM in 2019, also working as part the digital development team.

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Highland development agency HIE appoints new director of area operations

17 July 2024
Highland development agency HIE appoints new director of area operations

Highland development agency HIE appoints new director of area operations

17 July 2024

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed a new director of area operations.


Temporary timetable introduced on Highland train services amidst ScotRail cuts

09 July 2024
Temporary timetable introduced on Highland train services amidst ScotRail cuts

Temporary timetable introduced on Highland train services amidst ScotRail cuts

09 July 2024

Train commuters are being warned of changes to ScotRail services in the Highlands after a pay dispute resulted in a shortage of drivers.


Mental health service doubles up GP practices supported across the Highlands

09 July 2024
Mental health service doubles up GP practices supported across the Highlands

Mental health service doubles up GP practices supported across the Highlands

09 July 2024

A national mental health charity is expanding its reach to cover new areas including West Sutherland, Badenoch and Strathspey.


Yellow weather warning issued as heavy rain set to hit the Highlands tomorrow

08 July 2024
Yellow weather warning issued as heavy rain set to hit the Highlands tomorrow

Yellow weather warning issued as heavy rain set to hit the Highlands tomorrow

08 July 2024

Parts of the Highlands will be hit by heavy rain with potential impacts to travel and infrastructure, according to the Met Office.


Highland Council Buses join ticketing app network to allow customers to purchase tickets online

08 July 2024
Highland Council Buses join ticketing app network to allow customers to purchase tickets online

Highland Council Buses join ticketing app network to allow customers to purchase tickets online

08 July 2024

Bus users will now be able to purchase Highland Council bus tickets through a dedicated app.


SNP launch manifesto for the Highlands ahead of general election

24 June 2024
SNP launch manifesto for the Highlands ahead of general election

SNP launch manifesto for the Highlands ahead of general election

24 June 2024

The SNP has unveiled its manifesto for the Highlands today (June 24) ahead of the forthcoming general election on July 4.


YOUR PICTURES: Highland Pride participants share their best snaps from yesterday’s march

23 June 2024
YOUR PICTURES: Highland Pride participants share their best snaps from yesterday’s march

YOUR PICTURES: Highland Pride participants share their best snaps from yesterday’s march

23 June 2024

Yesterday saw hundreds of people taking over the city centre for this year’s Highland Pride march.


WATCH: Hundreds march in Inverness for Highland Pride march

22 June 2024
WATCH: Hundreds march in Inverness for Highland Pride march

WATCH: Hundreds march in Inverness for Highland Pride march

22 June 2024

Rainbows flowed through the Highland capital today as hundreds flocked to the city centre to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.


Trains cancelled between Inverness and Elgin and on the Far North line

19 June 2024
Trains cancelled between Inverness and Elgin and on the Far North line

Trains cancelled between Inverness and Elgin and on the Far North line

19 June 2024

Passengers travelling between Inverness, Wick and Elgin will face major disruption today due to several train cancellations.


New development manager appointed for iconic Highland route NC500

19 June 2024
New development manager appointed for iconic Highland route NC500

New development manager appointed for iconic Highland route NC500

19 June 2024

The organisation behind one of Scotland’s most popular routes announced the creation of a new role.


Police appeal after careless driver forces lorry off the road on A836 near Melvich

05 June 2024
Police appeal after careless driver forces lorry off the road on A836 near Melvich

Police appeal after careless driver forces lorry off the road on A836 near Melvich

05 June 2024

Police Scotland are asking for help after an incident of careless driving which saw a lorry coming off the road to avoid a collision near Melvich.


Highland charity welcomes £210k to support more volunteers

05 June 2024
Highland charity welcomes £210k to support more volunteers

Highland charity welcomes £210k to support more volunteers

05 June 2024

The grant will help Highland charity New Start Highland to support more vulnerable people to gain vital life skills.


Strike action involving cleansing and waste workers in the Highlands could begin in July

29 May 2024
Strike action involving cleansing and waste workers in the Highlands could begin in July

Strike action involving cleansing and waste workers in the Highlands could begin in July

29 May 2024

Highland Council could be among 29 councils in Scotland affected by industrial action launched by the country’s largest union.


Thunderstorms set to hit the Highlands tomorrow as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

28 May 2024
Thunderstorms set to hit the Highlands tomorrow as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

Thunderstorms set to hit the Highlands tomorrow as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

28 May 2024

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to hit the region once again tomorrow.


Thurso RNLI crew rescues kayakers in Pentland Firth

21 May 2024
Thurso RNLI crew rescues kayakers in Pentland Firth

Thurso RNLI crew rescues kayakers in Pentland Firth

21 May 2024

Two holidaymakers were rescued by Thurso lifeboat volunteers yesterday after they were pushed miles away from John o’ Groats by the tides.


Man (42) to appear at Wick Sheriff Court today after weekend incidents

21 May 2024
Man (42) to appear at Wick Sheriff Court today after weekend incidents

Man (42) to appear at Wick Sheriff Court today after weekend incidents

21 May 2024

A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident which took place in Wick on Sunday.


SSEN Transmission set to launch first £2m Community Benefit Fund in September

15 May 2024
SSEN Transmission set to launch first £2m Community Benefit Fund in September

SSEN Transmission set to launch first £2m Community Benefit Fund in September

15 May 2024

SSEN Transmission announced they will soon launch a first round of funding to support communities in the Highlands and the north of Scotland.


PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

11 May 2024
PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

11 May 2024

Aurora hunters were in force last night after the intense solar activity resulted in an incredible northern lights display.


Kate Forbes appointed as new deputy First Minister

08 May 2024
Kate Forbes appointed as new deputy First Minister

Kate Forbes appointed as new deputy First Minister

08 May 2024

Kate Forbes has been appointed Deputy First Minister by John Swinney, it has been announced.


Travelling gallery set to visit three Highland venues next week

24 April 2024
Travelling gallery set to visit three Highland venues next week

Travelling gallery set to visit three Highland venues next week

24 April 2024

A mobile art exhibit is set to return to the Highlands with its latest exhibition “A Bonnie Way: Unravelling the seduction of the countryside”.


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