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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

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New event will see 200 young Highland musicians come together for special performance

04 June 2025
New event will see 200 young Highland musicians come together for special performance

New event will see 200 young Highland musicians come together for special performance

04 June 2025

Around 200 young musicians from across the Highlands are set to entertain folks in the Highland capital with jigs, reels and marches.


Highland spots see boom in numbers of UK’s smallest butterfly amidst conservationists’ delight

31 May 2025
Highland spots see boom in numbers of UK’s smallest butterfly amidst conservationists’ delight

Highland spots see boom in numbers of UK’s smallest butterfly amidst conservationists’ delight

31 May 2025

A charity has reported an explosion in numbers of one of Scotland’s fastest-declining butterflies, with more than 500 counted at a Highland estate.


Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

21 May 2025
Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

Highland MP calls for VAT to be removed from tourism levy to avoid concerning “tax on a tax”

21 May 2025

A Highland MP has called for a controversial tourism levy to be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) if it is introduced.


Festival organisers calling for businesses to help share the ‘Bella Buzz’ with new competition

14 May 2025
Festival organisers calling for businesses to help share the ‘Bella Buzz’ with new competition

Festival organisers calling for businesses to help share the ‘Bella Buzz’ with new competition

14 May 2025

The biggest music festival in the north of Scotland is calling shops and businesses to get creative with window displays this year.


Milestone reached on Sutherland bridge replacement hailed as ‘vital transport link’

14 May 2025
Milestone reached on Sutherland bridge replacement hailed as ‘vital transport link’

Milestone reached on Sutherland bridge replacement hailed as ‘vital transport link’

14 May 2025

Works to repair a Sutherland bridge on the North Coast 500 route have reached a major milestone, Highland Council has announced.


MSP calls out ‘deception’ and ‘minimisation’ of chronic pain impacts ahead of meeting with Public Health minister

30 April 2025
MSP calls out ‘deception’ and ‘minimisation’ of chronic pain impacts ahead of meeting with Public Health minister

MSP calls out ‘deception’ and ‘minimisation’ of chronic pain impacts ahead of meeting with Public Health minister

30 April 2025

A Highland MSP has raised concerns over the Scottish Government downplaying the impact of chronic pain in people’s lives.


Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

27 April 2025
Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

27 April 2025

Two Highland secondary schools were among the most improved in ranking across Scotland, according to a list published by The Times today.


Caithness distillery workers back strike action as Inver House slammed by union over pay offer

26 March 2025
Caithness distillery workers back strike action as Inver House slammed by union over pay offer

Caithness distillery workers back strike action as Inver House slammed by union over pay offer

26 March 2025

Whisky workers across several Highland distilleries have voted in favour of industrial action after pay negotiations with the parent company failed.


Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

26 March 2025
Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

26 March 2025

Police Scotland’s national rollout of body-worn video equipment is set to be introduced in the Highlands this summer.


Teenager (19) arrested after speeding at 106mph on Highland road

25 March 2025
Teenager (19) arrested after speeding at 106mph on Highland road

Teenager (19) arrested after speeding at 106mph on Highland road

25 March 2025

A total of 56 drivers were charged with speeding offences last week in the North Highland region.


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.


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