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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

More finalists revealed for the Highland Business Women Awards 2025

23 July 2025
More finalists revealed for the Highland Business Women Awards 2025

More finalists revealed for the Highland Business Women Awards 2025

23 July 2025

The shortlist for the Highland Business Women Awards has been selected by the judges.


Highland politician has been highlighting the role Scotland’s whisky industry to the local economy

22 July 2025
Highland politician has been highlighting the role Scotland’s whisky industry to the local economy

Highland politician has been highlighting the role Scotland’s whisky industry to the local economy

22 July 2025

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has visited the Tomatin Distillery.


Investigation reveals over 3400 abandoned vehicles and 946 fly-tipping incidents reported to council over 5 years

19 July 2025
Investigation reveals over 3400 abandoned vehicles and 946 fly-tipping incidents reported to council over 5 years

Investigation reveals over 3400 abandoned vehicles and 946 fly-tipping incidents reported to council over 5 years

19 July 2025

The statistics show a sharp increase in the number of abandoned vehicles with 327 reported in 2020/2021 to 1291 in 2024/2025.


Finalists for the Highland Business Women awards announced

17 July 2025
Finalists for the Highland Business Women awards announced

Finalists for the Highland Business Women awards announced

17 July 2025

The shortlist for the Highland Business Women Awards has been selected by the judges.


Trains from Inverness to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow cancelled due to signalling fault

16 July 2025
Trains from Inverness to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow cancelled due to signalling fault

Trains from Inverness to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow cancelled due to signalling fault

16 July 2025

Train services from Inverness to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow have all been cancelled.


Temporary traffic restrictions in place for Belladrum

09 July 2025
Temporary traffic restrictions in place for Belladrum

Temporary traffic restrictions in place for Belladrum

09 July 2025

To reduce the disruption to traffic, the restrictions will be in place from July 17 to August 8.


Belladrum announce full line-up for beloved Verb Garden

07 July 2025
Belladrum announce full line-up for beloved Verb Garden

Belladrum announce full line-up for beloved Verb Garden

07 July 2025

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival has revealed the 2025 line-up for its beloved spoken word tent, the Verb Garden.


Wildfire reaching nearly six miles as emergency services tackle blaze

29 June 2025
Wildfire reaching nearly six miles as emergency services tackle blaze

Wildfire reaching nearly six miles as emergency services tackle blaze

29 June 2025

Fire services are continuing to battle a wildfire that is measuring nearly six miles.


Emergency services continue to battle a large wildfire as roads remain closed in Highland and Moray

29 June 2025
Emergency services continue to battle a large wildfire as roads remain closed in Highland and Moray

Emergency services continue to battle a large wildfire as roads remain closed in Highland and Moray

29 June 2025

Emergency services are continuing to battle wildfires in the Highlands and Moray.


Two women charged with attempted murder have appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court

27 June 2025
Two women charged with attempted murder have appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court

Two women charged with attempted murder have appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court

27 June 2025

Two women have been charged with attempted murder at Inverness Sheriff Court.


NC500: 3000 visitors sign pledge to responsible tourism on the Highland coastal route

26 June 2025
NC500: 3000 visitors sign pledge to responsible tourism on the Highland coastal route

NC500: 3000 visitors sign pledge to responsible tourism on the Highland coastal route

26 June 2025

Visitors to the North Coast 500 are being encouraged to sign a pledge to responsible tourism.


Last call for applications and nominations for Highland Business Women Awards

25 June 2025
Last call for applications and nominations for Highland Business Women Awards

Last call for applications and nominations for Highland Business Women Awards

25 June 2025

The deadline is fast approaching for applications for the Highland Business Women (HBW) Awards.


Man (25) arrested after stand off with police near Beechwood Business Park

25 June 2025
Man (25) arrested after stand off with police near Beechwood Business Park

Man (25) arrested after stand off with police near Beechwood Business Park

25 June 2025

Police were called to the address on Old Perth Road just after 2pm yesterday (June 24).


Highland teenager (14) diagnosed with cancer surrounded by support from community

24 June 2025
Highland teenager (14) diagnosed with cancer surrounded by support from community

Highland teenager (14) diagnosed with cancer surrounded by support from community

24 June 2025

Dylan Williams (14) is currently in his third week of chemotherapy and lumbar punctures after being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.


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.


Inverness Airport changes rules for car parking — and it has received backlash

17 June 2025
Inverness Airport changes rules for car parking — and it has received backlash

Inverness Airport changes rules for car parking — and it has received backlash

17 June 2025

Changes to parking at Inverness Airport have come into force.


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.


Royal Bank of Scotland officially re-opens its £2.5 million Inverness branch

04 June 2025
Royal Bank of Scotland officially re-opens its £2.5 million Inverness branch

Royal Bank of Scotland officially re-opens its £2.5 million Inverness branch

04 June 2025

Royal Bank of Scotland has officially re-opened its Inverness branch, following a £2.5 million investment.


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.


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