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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.

Fundraiser launched to support Highland parents of newborn baby who is in a critical condition

29 March 2024
Fundraiser launched to support Highland parents of newborn baby who is in a critical condition

Fundraiser launched to support Highland parents of newborn baby who is in a critical condition

29 March 2024

Kyro Macphee - who is just seven days old - has been airlifted to Dundee Hospital and is currently fighting for his life, with a severe infection.


Highland business secures four-year advertising and sponsorship contract with local authority

27 March 2024
Highland business secures four-year advertising and sponsorship contract with local authority

Highland business secures four-year advertising and sponsorship contract with local authority

27 March 2024

A Highland business has secured a four-year advertising and sponsorship contract with the local authority.


Four decades of music from Highland ensemble Scooty and the Skyhooks

27 March 2024
Four decades of music from Highland ensemble Scooty and the Skyhooks

Four decades of music from Highland ensemble Scooty and the Skyhooks

27 March 2024

Four decades ago, four Beauly lads decided to start a band for the love of music. Fast forward to 2024 and they are still giving it their best.


Figures show 2365 incidents of domestic abuse recorded by police in Highland during 2022-23

26 March 2024
Figures show 2365 incidents of domestic abuse recorded by police in Highland during 2022-23

Figures show 2365 incidents of domestic abuse recorded by police in Highland during 2022-23

26 March 2024

Victims of domestic violence have been encouraged to seek support and report incidents to police, following a reduction in recorded cases.


Funeral for young truck driver who died on A9 to take place in Nairn

22 March 2024
Funeral for young truck driver who died on A9 to take place in Nairn

Funeral for young truck driver who died on A9 to take place in Nairn

22 March 2024

The funeral of a young man who tragically died on the A9 will take place on April 4.


Highland entrepreneurs of the future pick up awards at regional finals

22 March 2024
Highland entrepreneurs of the future pick up awards at regional finals

Highland entrepreneurs of the future pick up awards at regional finals

22 March 2024

The business leaders of the future have been recognised at the Highland and Moray regional finals of the Young Enterprise Scotland Company Programme.


Beauly gift shop shortlisted for national awards

20 March 2024
Beauly gift shop shortlisted for national awards

Beauly gift shop shortlisted for national awards

20 March 2024

The Old School Beauly is a finalist in the independent Scottish gift retailer of the year category.


PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

18 March 2024
PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

18 March 2024

Some 400 people were at the Drumossie Hotel on Friday night for the annual Highland Heroes event.


Garve woman has really delivered for Post Office

18 March 2024
Garve woman has really delivered for Post Office

Garve woman has really delivered for Post Office

18 March 2024

Her years of service have been recognised.


WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

17 March 2024
WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

17 March 2024

David MacRae was recognised for doing something quietly within his community, without any thought of praise for himself.


WATCH: Community driven Merkinch primary crowned school of the year at Highland Heroes Awards

17 March 2024
WATCH: Community driven Merkinch primary crowned school of the year at Highland Heroes Awards

WATCH: Community driven Merkinch primary crowned school of the year at Highland Heroes Awards

17 March 2024

An Inverness school has been named as school of the year at this year's Highland Heroes Awards.


WATCH: Highland Action for Little Ones named charitable organisation of the year as '1 in 5 children lives in poverty'

16 March 2024
WATCH: Highland Action for Little Ones named charitable organisation of the year as '1 in 5 children lives in poverty'

WATCH: Highland Action for Little Ones named charitable organisation of the year as '1 in 5 children lives in poverty'

16 March 2024

Highland Action for Little Ones (HALO) has been named as charitable organisation of the year at the Highland Heroes Awards.


WATCH: Hero of heroes honoured for selfless dedication to Highlands says 'we need to help our neighbours'

16 March 2024
WATCH: Hero of heroes honoured for selfless dedication to Highlands says 'we need to help our neighbours'

WATCH: Hero of heroes honoured for selfless dedication to Highlands says 'we need to help our neighbours'

16 March 2024

David MacRae was recognised for doing something quietly within his community, without any thought of praise for himself.


Bad Girl Bakery set to re-open Muir of Ord cafe

15 March 2024
Bad Girl Bakery set to re-open Muir of Ord cafe

Bad Girl Bakery set to re-open Muir of Ord cafe

15 March 2024

Bad Girl Bakery is set to re-open its doors at its Muir of Ord location.


Fundraiser for family of truck driver who died on A9 in Ross-shire reaches nearly £6000

15 March 2024
Fundraiser for family of truck driver who died on A9 in Ross-shire reaches nearly £6000

Fundraiser for family of truck driver who died on A9 in Ross-shire reaches nearly £6000

15 March 2024

A fundraiser for the family of a young Highland man who died in a Ross-shire road tragedy has raised almost £6000 in a matter of days.


Highland man targeted by 'live-stream' scammers on day of brother's funeral warns others to be vigilant

15 March 2024
Highland man targeted by 'live-stream' scammers on day of brother's funeral warns others to be vigilant

Highland man targeted by 'live-stream' scammers on day of brother's funeral warns others to be vigilant

15 March 2024

Funeral directors across the Highlands are asking people to be ‘vigilant’ after fraudulent scammers have been targeting bereaved families.


Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

14 March 2024
Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

14 March 2024

Highland Council has issued a statement to say it 'remains committed' to supporting mentoring in schools, including the support through MCR Pathways.


Petition launched to save vital Highland youth programme from council funding cuts

13 March 2024
Petition launched to save vital Highland youth programme from council funding cuts

Petition launched to save vital Highland youth programme from council funding cuts

13 March 2024

A petition has been launched to save a Highland programme which currently supports hundreds of young people in seven secondary schools.


Nairn man has died after fatal crash on the A9 between North Kessock and Tore

12 March 2024
Nairn man has died after fatal crash on the A9 between North Kessock and Tore

Nairn man has died after fatal crash on the A9 between North Kessock and Tore

12 March 2024

A man has died after a fatal crash on the A9 between North Kessock and Tore. He has been named as 30-year-old James Noble from the Nairn area.


UPDATE: A9 between North Kessock and Tore re-opened in both directions

12 March 2024
UPDATE: A9 between North Kessock and Tore re-opened in both directions

UPDATE: A9 between North Kessock and Tore re-opened in both directions

12 March 2024

The A9 between North Kessock and Tore has now re-opened in both directions.


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