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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

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.


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

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

Inverness Airport “best in Europe” for fifth in year 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.


Chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise announces retirement

07 March 2025
Chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise announces retirement

Chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise announces retirement

07 March 2025

Alistair Dodds CBE has served on the HIE board for 11 years and was due to stay in the chairman position until April 2026.


Former police chief for the north dies at 68 as tributes paid to ‘champion of the Highlands’

20 February 2025
Former police chief for the north dies at 68 as tributes paid to ‘champion of the Highlands’

Former police chief for the north dies at 68 as tributes paid to ‘champion of the Highlands’

20 February 2025

The former Chief Constable of Northern Constabulary, Ian Latimer led the force from 2001 until 2011.


Highland organisation in desperate need of volunteers to support children with additional support needs

19 February 2025
Highland organisation in desperate need of volunteers to support children with additional support needs

Highland organisation in desperate need of volunteers to support children with additional support needs

19 February 2025

High Life Highland is keen to offer more opportunities for children who need extra support to take part in games and sports.


Highland hotel group passionate about ensuring year-long employment and investing in community

14 February 2025
Highland hotel group passionate about ensuring year-long employment and investing in community

Highland hotel group passionate about ensuring year-long employment and investing in community

14 February 2025

Since its inception in 2021, Highland Coast Hotels has prioritised creating year-round employment for residents in the Highlands.


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.


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