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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

Business women will be ready to party!

18 June 2025
Business women will be ready to party!

Business women will be ready to party!

18 June 2025

Support from local firms helps make Highland Business Women Awards so special.


Police officer targeted outside rehab facility

14 June 2025
Police officer targeted outside rehab facility

Police officer targeted outside rehab facility

14 June 2025

Woman threw mobile after being refused entry.


Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

10 June 2025
Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

10 June 2025

The annual Highland Youth Parliament (HYP) conference will take place at Inverness Leisure Centre on Friday, June 13.


Charitable organisations to be recognised at Highland Business Women awards

04 June 2025
Charitable organisations to be recognised at Highland Business Women awards

Charitable organisations to be recognised at Highland Business Women awards

04 June 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards 2025 are taking place on August 21 at the Kingsmills Hotel.


Highland woman shares her experience of alcoholism and addiction in book soon to be on sale in Waterstones

03 June 2025
Highland woman shares her experience of alcoholism and addiction in book soon to be on sale in Waterstones

Highland woman shares her experience of alcoholism and addiction in book soon to be on sale in Waterstones

03 June 2025

Lorna Munro (62) has published a memoir titled Living in 3D: Drink, Drugs and Denial.


Highland Council backs government proposal to have option to create a cruise ship levy

29 May 2025
Highland Council backs government proposal to have option to create a cruise ship levy

Highland Council backs government proposal to have option to create a cruise ship levy

29 May 2025

The Highland Council has issued its support for a Scottish Government proposal to give local authorities the power to create a cruise ship levy.


New businesses to be recognised at annual Highland award ceremony

28 May 2025
New businesses to be recognised at annual Highland award ceremony

New businesses to be recognised at annual Highland award ceremony

28 May 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards are returning for 2025.


Nominate an inspirational entrepreneur for this year’s Highland Business Women Awards

21 May 2025
Nominate an inspirational entrepreneur for this year’s Highland Business Women Awards

Nominate an inspirational entrepreneur for this year’s Highland Business Women Awards

21 May 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards are back for 2025.


Could you be a foster carer?

17 May 2025
Could you be a foster carer?

Could you be a foster carer?

17 May 2025

An appeal has been issued for more people to become foster carers as Highland Council revealed it is currently looking after 103 children.


Young businesswomen and resilience to be recognised at Highland award ceremony

14 May 2025
Young businesswomen and resilience to be recognised at Highland award ceremony

Young businesswomen and resilience to be recognised at Highland award ceremony

14 May 2025

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


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.


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.


Wellbeing centre to open in Thurso offering pilates, massage and sauna

23 April 2025
Wellbeing centre to open in Thurso offering pilates, massage and sauna

Wellbeing centre to open in Thurso offering pilates, massage and sauna

23 April 2025

Based at Ormlie Industrial Estate, Revival has been founded by Oonagh Corcoran.


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 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.


Thurso lifeboat responds to emergency call of boat in difficulty at Dunnet Bay

16 March 2025
Thurso lifeboat responds to emergency call of boat in difficulty at Dunnet Bay

Thurso lifeboat responds to emergency call of boat in difficulty at Dunnet Bay

16 March 2025

Thurso RNLI and local Coastguard teams responded to an emergency call, yesterday (March 15).


Boy (10) wins primary school pupil of the year at Highland Heroes for his compassion, dedication and teamwork

16 March 2025
Boy (10) wins primary school pupil of the year at Highland Heroes for his compassion, dedication and teamwork

Boy (10) wins primary school pupil of the year at Highland Heroes for his compassion, dedication and teamwork

16 March 2025

Angus MacDonald was announced as primary school pupil of the year at the packed out Highland Heroes awards at the Drumossie Hotel on Friday night.


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