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Federica Stefani


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Federica Stefani is a reporter for the Inverness Courier, Ross-shire Journal and other Highland News and Media titles, mainly focusing on news from the Nairnshire area. With a background in foreign languages and international politics, she joined the company in 2019 after graduating in Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University and was temporarily part of the digital development team. She is also passionate about the food & drink scene, specializing in whisky writing

Federica Stefani

OPINION: Learning during furlough was a way out of a dark place

22 March 2025
OPINION: Learning during furlough was a way out of a dark place

OPINION: Learning during furlough was a way out of a dark place

22 March 2025

Federica Stefani shares her story of being a furloughed reporter during lockdown.


Inverness flights to Heathrow cancelled as power cut hits the London airport

21 March 2025
Inverness flights to Heathrow cancelled as power cut hits the London airport

Inverness flights to Heathrow cancelled as power cut hits the London airport

21 March 2025

Flights between Inverness and Heathrow have been cancelled this morning following a power outage at the London Airport.


Police appeal over vandalism at Thurso tennis courts

20 March 2025
Police appeal over vandalism at Thurso tennis courts

Police appeal over vandalism at Thurso tennis courts

20 March 2025

Ongoing episodes of vandalism in Thurso sparked a police appeal for information.


Wildfire risk rated “very high” to “extreme” across the Highlands and Moray

20 March 2025
Wildfire risk rated “very high” to “extreme” across the Highlands and Moray

Wildfire risk rated “very high” to “extreme” across the Highlands and Moray

20 March 2025

Firefighters warned that areas of the Highlands will experience a very high risk of wildfires tomorrow with some areas deemed at extreme risk.


Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes 2025 awards night

19 March 2025
Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes 2025 awards night

Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes 2025 awards night

19 March 2025

It was an emotional evening as communities from across the Highlands gathered in Inverness to celebrate their unsung heroes.


‘This is for all parents and carers like me’ - proud dad is named Carer of the Year

16 March 2025
‘This is for all parents and carers like me’ - proud dad is named Carer of the Year

‘This is for all parents and carers like me’ - proud dad is named Carer of the Year

16 March 2025

It was an emotional night for an Inverness-based dad who was named Carer of the Year at Friday’s Highland Heroes Awards 2025.


‘We do it for the rewarding feeling you get’ - selfless Inverness volunteer recognised at awards night

16 March 2025
‘We do it for the rewarding feeling you get’ - selfless Inverness volunteer recognised at awards night

‘We do it for the rewarding feeling you get’ - selfless Inverness volunteer recognised at awards night

16 March 2025

An Inverness teenager was named Volunteer of the year at Friday’s Highland Heroes Awards.


WATCH: ‘My mantra is to be who you needed when you were younger’ - says Culloden Academy teacher after winning ‘special’ award

15 March 2025
WATCH: ‘My mantra is to be who you needed when you were younger’ - says Culloden Academy teacher after winning ‘special’ award

WATCH: ‘My mantra is to be who you needed when you were younger’ - says Culloden Academy teacher after winning ‘special’ award

15 March 2025

A Culloden Academy teacher said it was “terryfing and special” to be named Secondary Teacher of the year at last night’s Highland Heroes awards.


WATCH: ‘Disability benefits do not mean out-of-work benefits’ says Highland MSP

12 March 2025
WATCH: ‘Disability benefits do not mean out-of-work benefits’ says Highland MSP

WATCH: ‘Disability benefits do not mean out-of-work benefits’ says Highland MSP

12 March 2025

A Highland MSP condemned the “dangerous” rhetoric around disability payments during a Holyrood debate on planned UK welfare cuts.


Thurso baker scoops traditional shortbread award in food contest grand final

10 March 2025
Thurso baker scoops traditional shortbread award in food contest grand final

Thurso baker scoops traditional shortbread award in food contest grand final

10 March 2025

A Thurso baker impressed judges with his traditional shortbread at a culinary competition’s grand final held in Inverness last weekend.


U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Highland MPs

06 March 2025
U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Highland MPs

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Highland MPs

06 March 2025

Highland MPs have welcomed a decision not to change the definition of English single malt whisky after a heated debate on its impact on Scotch.


Whisky workers at several Highland distilleries balloted for strike action

04 March 2025
Whisky workers at several Highland distilleries balloted for strike action

Whisky workers at several Highland distilleries balloted for strike action

04 March 2025

Workers at several whisky distilleries across the Highlands could go on strike following a pay dispute, an industry union has announced.


More Highland businesses struggling in ‘challenging economic headwinds’ according to new survey

04 March 2025
More Highland businesses struggling in ‘challenging economic headwinds’ according to new survey

More Highland businesses struggling in ‘challenging economic headwinds’ according to new survey

04 March 2025

Economic uncertainty and rising costs are among the main challenges faced by businesses in the Highlands, according to a recent survey.


WATCH: UK Government is ‘pulling the rug from Scotland’s whisky sector’ - says Highland and Moray MP

26 February 2025
WATCH: UK Government is ‘pulling the rug from Scotland’s whisky sector’ - says Highland and Moray MP

WATCH: UK Government is ‘pulling the rug from Scotland’s whisky sector’ - says Highland and Moray MP

26 February 2025

Highland and Moray MPs are urging Westminster to scrap plans to grant GI status to English whisky as they fear it will hit Scotch whisky’s reputation.


‘Significant quantity’ of illicit tobacco seized from Highland retailer

26 February 2025
‘Significant quantity’ of illicit tobacco seized from Highland retailer

‘Significant quantity’ of illicit tobacco seized from Highland retailer

26 February 2025

Trading standards have seized a significant quantity of illicit tobacco products from a retailer in the Highlands, the local authority has announced.


‘Total shambles’ - ticketing issue for Inverness venue sparks anger and frustration among Bryan Adams’ fans

26 February 2025
‘Total shambles’ - ticketing issue for Inverness venue sparks anger and frustration among Bryan Adams’ fans

‘Total shambles’ - ticketing issue for Inverness venue sparks anger and frustration among Bryan Adams’ fans

26 February 2025

Bryan Adams’ fans were left disappointed after a ticketing website glitch caused many to miss out on seats for his upcoming Inverness concert.


‘The behaviour of some politicians has left me cold’ - Highland MSP stands down for 2026 elections

26 February 2025
‘The behaviour of some politicians has left me cold’ - Highland MSP stands down for 2026 elections

‘The behaviour of some politicians has left me cold’ - Highland MSP stands down for 2026 elections

26 February 2025

A Highland MSP has announced he will not be standing for re-election, saying that party political disputes are “holding Scotland back”.


Raigmore Hospital’s hot water supply found at ‘potential risk of contamination’

21 February 2025
Raigmore Hospital’s hot water supply found at ‘potential risk of contamination’

Raigmore Hospital’s hot water supply found at ‘potential risk of contamination’

21 February 2025

NHS Highland shared that there has been “potential risk of contamination” to the hot water supply in the tower block of Raigmore Hospital.


A9 restricted in both directions at Berriedale

17 February 2025
A9 restricted in both directions at Berriedale

A9 restricted in both directions at Berriedale

17 February 2025

The A9 is currently restricted in both directions after a road traffic incident north of Helmsdale.


Hybrid model could be way forward for vaccine delivery in the Highlands

04 February 2025
Hybrid model could be way forward for vaccine delivery in the Highlands

Hybrid model could be way forward for vaccine delivery in the Highlands

04 February 2025

Vaccinations in the Highlands are set to partially return to be delivered from GP practices, it has been announced.


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