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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.

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.


Woman speaks about her experience of helping victims of crime in Inverness

14 April 2025
Woman speaks about her experience of helping victims of crime in Inverness

Woman speaks about her experience of helping victims of crime in Inverness

14 April 2025

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) is on the lookout for anyone who can offer at least four hours per week and feels they can make a difference.


What could Ross-shire community learn from ‘happy’ Denmark?

13 April 2025
What could Ross-shire community learn from ‘happy’ Denmark?

What could Ross-shire community learn from ‘happy’ Denmark?

13 April 2025

Lesley Riddoch will be showing her documentary ‘Denmark: The State of Happiness’ and offering a Q&A in Applecross.


WATCH: Strictly stars speak about their alternative personas for taking on the tango during dance competition

12 April 2025
WATCH: Strictly stars speak about their alternative personas for taking on the tango during dance competition

WATCH: Strictly stars speak about their alternative personas for taking on the tango during dance competition

12 April 2025

In this week’s episode of the Strictly for a Cause Podcast we chat with Annis Nordvik and Duncan Macgregor.


Children’s shop in the Eastgate set to close its doors

11 April 2025
Children’s shop in the Eastgate set to close its doors

Children’s shop in the Eastgate set to close its doors

11 April 2025

A store in the Eastgate Centre is set to shut its doors on May 21.


Services attend ongoing fire at Loch Torridon

09 April 2025
Services attend ongoing fire at Loch Torridon

Services attend ongoing fire at Loch Torridon

09 April 2025

Scottish Fire and Rescue said there is one appliance on its way to the site at Strathcarron.


New mobile Jobcentre van set to bring more employment opportunities to Highland communities

09 April 2025
New mobile Jobcentre van set to bring more employment opportunities to Highland communities

New mobile Jobcentre van set to bring more employment opportunities to Highland communities

09 April 2025

Inverness’ new mobile Jobcentre will be pulling up to community centres and residential areas in coming weeks.


LIFE AFTER CANCER: Why society needs to normalise post-surgery bodies at every level

06 April 2025
LIFE AFTER CANCER: Why society needs to normalise post-surgery bodies at every level

LIFE AFTER CANCER: Why society needs to normalise post-surgery bodies at every level

06 April 2025

Next up in our Life After Cancer series, we speak to the badass that is Pennie Latin-Stuart.


WATCH: Dancing duo discuss ups and downs of training five times per week

05 April 2025
WATCH: Dancing duo discuss ups and downs of training five times per week

WATCH: Dancing duo discuss ups and downs of training five times per week

05 April 2025

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause podcast we speak to Mags Young and John O’Brien.


LIFE AFTER CANCER: Man who survived cancer three times urges people to talk about mental health

30 March 2025
LIFE AFTER CANCER: Man who survived cancer three times urges people to talk about mental health

LIFE AFTER CANCER: Man who survived cancer three times urges people to talk about mental health

30 March 2025

Next up in our Life After Cancer series, we meet the resilient Rob Worthing.


WATCH: Patience and dedication are paying off for Strictly Inverness contestants

29 March 2025
WATCH: Patience and dedication are paying off for Strictly Inverness contestants

WATCH: Patience and dedication are paying off for Strictly Inverness contestants

29 March 2025

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause podcast we speak to Jorja Campbell and Niall Ross.


OPINION: I worked as a carer during Covid and that “bonus” didn’t even touch the bank account

21 March 2025
OPINION: I worked as a carer during Covid and that “bonus” didn’t even touch the bank account

OPINION: I worked as a carer during Covid and that “bonus” didn’t even touch the bank account

21 March 2025

Rachel Smart shares her story of working as a carer during the Covid pandemic.


WATCH: Eden Court has exciting year ahead after funding boost with lots of events lined up

21 March 2025
WATCH: Eden Court has exciting year ahead after funding boost with lots of events lined up

WATCH: Eden Court has exciting year ahead after funding boost with lots of events lined up

21 March 2025

A major creative funding boost is set to transform opportunities for artists in the Highlands.


A9 reopens at Alness after earlier road accident

18 March 2025
A9 reopens at Alness after earlier road accident

A9 reopens at Alness after earlier road accident

18 March 2025

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.


BREAKING: A9 at Alness closed in both directions due to a road traffic accident

18 March 2025
BREAKING: A9 at Alness closed in both directions due to a road traffic accident

BREAKING: A9 at Alness closed in both directions due to a road traffic accident

18 March 2025

The A9 is currently closed in both directions at Alness due to a road traffic collision.


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.


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.


Inverness roadworks for drainage investigations will see part of A9 down to single-lane use

10 March 2025
Inverness roadworks for drainage investigations will see part of A9 down to single-lane use

Inverness roadworks for drainage investigations will see part of A9 down to single-lane use

10 March 2025

Roadworks are set to take place on the A9 between the Longman Roundabout and Raigmore Interchange from tonight.


Inverness Airport “best in Europe” for fifth year in a row

10 March 2025
Inverness Airport “best in Europe” for fifth year in a row

Inverness Airport “best in Europe” for fifth year in a row

10 March 2025

Inverness Airport has won the best airport in Europe serving under two million passengers — for the fifth year in a row.


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