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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.

Highland charity founder makes Big Issue Changemaker list for work in combatting homelessness and poverty

01 February 2025
Highland charity founder makes Big Issue Changemaker list for work in combatting homelessness and poverty

Highland charity founder makes Big Issue Changemaker list for work in combatting homelessness and poverty

01 February 2025

New Start Highland’s chief executive, James Dunbar, has been honoured as a Big Issue Changemaker for Housing and Homelessness 2025.


Help shape the future of Highland: get involved in the new Local Development Plan

31 January 2025
Help shape the future of Highland: get involved in the new Local Development Plan

Help shape the future of Highland: get involved in the new Local Development Plan

31 January 2025

The Highland Council is inviting the community to play a key role in shaping the future of the region.


UK’s most northerly mainland vet practice and stars of The Highland Vet celebrates its 60th anniversary

28 January 2025
UK’s most northerly mainland vet practice and stars of The Highland Vet celebrates its 60th anniversary

UK’s most northerly mainland vet practice and stars of The Highland Vet celebrates its 60th anniversary

28 January 2025

The UK’s most northerly veterinary practice on the mainland is celebrating its 60th anniversary year.


Highland transport stalwart retires after nearly three decades of providing community connections

27 January 2025
Highland transport stalwart retires after nearly three decades of providing community connections

Highland transport stalwart retires after nearly three decades of providing community connections

27 January 2025

In 1996, with a single minibus and a clear vision, Donald Mathieson, and his wife, Elizabeth, set out on a path to transform Highland transport.


Sumitomo project set to boost jobs in the Highlands after Shetland subsea cable agreement

23 January 2025
Sumitomo project set to boost jobs in the Highlands after Shetland subsea cable agreement

Sumitomo project set to boost jobs in the Highlands after Shetland subsea cable agreement

23 January 2025

A Japanese manufacturer has announced a ‘significant new chapter’ for its Highland-based operations.


Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

12 January 2025
Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

12 January 2025

The Highland Shortbread Showdown is back for its third edition in 2025, with businesses encouraged to enter their best bakes.


New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

05 January 2025
New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

05 January 2025

The NHS Highland Engagement Hub is a one-stop shop to let the agency know about the topics people would like to hear more about.


NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

04 January 2025
NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

04 January 2025

NHS Highland and Highland Council have agreed to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities.


Do you need help running your business? The HR Dept Highlands and Moray can help you

29 December 2024
Do you need help running your business? The HR Dept Highlands and Moray can help you

Do you need help running your business? The HR Dept Highlands and Moray can help you

29 December 2024

Running a business in the North of Scotland comes with unique challenges.


Students in Thurso raise funds for local charities through festive events

25 December 2024
Students in Thurso raise funds for local charities through festive events

Students in Thurso raise funds for local charities through festive events

25 December 2024

Students from a UHI campus in Thurso have raised money for local charities and student trips through festive enterprise events.


5113 domestic abuse reports last festive season: don’t suffer in silence in the Highlands this Christmas

23 December 2024
5113 domestic abuse reports last festive season: don’t suffer in silence in the Highlands this Christmas

5113 domestic abuse reports last festive season: don’t suffer in silence in the Highlands this Christmas

23 December 2024

Scotland’s senior law officer has encouraged victims not to suffer in silence this festive period.


Tourist tax sparks debate in the Highlands amid concerns over economic impact

16 December 2024
Tourist tax sparks debate in the Highlands amid concerns over economic impact

Tourist tax sparks debate in the Highlands amid concerns over economic impact

16 December 2024

Highland Council’s proposed visitor levy has sparked a heated debate.


High Life Highland countryside ranger service win gold at international awards

08 December 2024
High Life Highland countryside ranger service win gold at international awards

High Life Highland countryside ranger service win gold at international awards

08 December 2024

The team were awarded for the Highland Wildflower Meadow Mosaic Project at the annual Green Apple Environment Awards.


New roles set to be created in Caithness and Sutherland to support the offshore wind supply chain

05 December 2024
New roles set to be created in Caithness and Sutherland to support the offshore wind supply chain

New roles set to be created in Caithness and Sutherland to support the offshore wind supply chain

05 December 2024

Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm, developed by Ocean Winds, has funded a new pre-apprenticeship programme.


Another chemical spill near Inverness train station sparks cancellations to all destinations

27 November 2024
Another chemical spill near Inverness train station sparks cancellations to all destinations

Another chemical spill near Inverness train station sparks cancellations to all destinations

27 November 2024

A chemical spill near Inverness train station is causing cancellations this morning.


Highland woman helps clothe domestic abuse survivors with dignity

15 November 2024
Highland woman helps clothe domestic abuse survivors with dignity

Highland woman helps clothe domestic abuse survivors with dignity

15 November 2024

A Highland woman has started a charity to give dignifying help to those living in clothes poverty.


Thurso takeaway van has the best fish supper in the north of Scotland

13 November 2024
Thurso takeaway van has the best fish supper in the north of Scotland

Thurso takeaway van has the best fish supper in the north of Scotland

13 November 2024

Highland Haddy mobile van was crowned the winner at the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards in Glasgow on November 11.


Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

11 November 2024
Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

11 November 2024

A Highland hiker with a passion for inclusivity has found another source of inspiration.


Aspiring entrepreneurs invited to pitch their ideas for annual UHI business competition

11 November 2024
Aspiring entrepreneurs invited to pitch their ideas for annual UHI business competition

Aspiring entrepreneurs invited to pitch their ideas for annual UHI business competition

11 November 2024

The annual competition is open to all University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) students and anyone over 16 living in the Highlands.


Man and woman jailed after forcing women from Thailand into prostitution in the Highlands

08 November 2024
Man and woman jailed after forcing women from Thailand into prostitution in the Highlands

Man and woman jailed after forcing women from Thailand into prostitution in the Highlands

08 November 2024

A man and woman have been jailed for a total of 10 years and nine months for running an extensive trafficking operation for sexual exploitation.


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