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Federica Stefani


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Federica Stefani is a reporter for the Inverness Courier, Ross-shire Journal and other Highland News and Media titles, mainly focusing on news from the Nairnshire area. With a background in foreign languages and international politics, she joined the company in 2019 after graduating in Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University and was temporarily part of the digital development team. She is also passionate about the food & drink scene, specializing in whisky writing

Federica Stefani

Call to boost seagull control after 74-year-old man suffers High Street attack

29 April 2025
Call to boost seagull control after 74-year-old man suffers High Street attack

Call to boost seagull control after 74-year-old man suffers High Street attack

29 April 2025

A 74-year-old man who was attacked by a seagull in Nairn last week is calling for urgent action ahead of the tourist season.


Walking challenge from Inverness to Orkney was ‘grounding’ experience for young activist

28 April 2025
Walking challenge from Inverness to Orkney was ‘grounding’ experience for young activist

Walking challenge from Inverness to Orkney was ‘grounding’ experience for young activist

28 April 2025

A Nairnshire 21-year-old is currently undertaking a 200-mile walk to raise funds and awareness for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).


Could you be the next World Tattie Scone champion?

28 April 2025
Could you be the next World Tattie Scone champion?

Could you be the next World Tattie Scone champion?

28 April 2025

Amateur chefs and cooking enthusiasts are being encouraged to bring their best recipes in a bid to be crowned World Tattie Scone Champion.


‘I am struggling’ - teenager (13) calls to reinstate additional support needs resources at school

28 April 2025
‘I am struggling’ - teenager (13) calls to reinstate additional support needs resources at school

‘I am struggling’ - teenager (13) calls to reinstate additional support needs resources at school

28 April 2025

A Nairn teenager is urging Highland Council to reinstate support staff at his school, as he found himself struggling after losing one-to-one support.


Men arrested after 19-year-old left seriously injured to appear in court today

28 April 2025
Men arrested after 19-year-old left seriously injured to appear in court today

Men arrested after 19-year-old left seriously injured to appear in court today

28 April 2025

Two men arrested after a 19-year old was seriously injured in Inverness on Saturday night are due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court today.


‘Their commitment and sense of community are truly inspiring’ — Scotland’s chief nursing officer praises UHI students and staff

28 April 2025
‘Their commitment and sense of community are truly inspiring’ — Scotland’s chief nursing officer praises UHI students and staff

‘Their commitment and sense of community are truly inspiring’ — Scotland’s chief nursing officer praises UHI students and staff

28 April 2025

Nursing students and staff in Inverness welcomed a special guest last week, as Scotland’s Chief Nursing Officer, Anne Armstrong visited UHI House.


Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

27 April 2025
Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

27 April 2025

Two Highland secondary schools were among the most improved in ranking across Scotland, according to a list published by The Times today.


Inverness riverside road closed following road crash

27 April 2025
Inverness riverside road closed following road crash

Inverness riverside road closed following road crash

27 April 2025

A road in Inverness city centre is currently closed after a crash earlier this afternoon.


Two men arrested after 19-year-old left seriously injured

27 April 2025
Two men arrested after 19-year-old left seriously injured

Two men arrested after 19-year-old left seriously injured

27 April 2025

A 19-year-old was hospitalised with serious injuries after a reported disturbance in Inverness last night.


WATCH: ‘When will we have a timeline?’ — Transport Secretary to be questioned over delivery of A96 section dualling

25 April 2025
WATCH: ‘When will we have a timeline?’ — Transport Secretary to be questioned over delivery of A96 section dualling

WATCH: ‘When will we have a timeline?’ — Transport Secretary to be questioned over delivery of A96 section dualling

25 April 2025

The Transport Secretary will be asked again when a detailed timetable for the dualling of the A96 between Inverness and Nairn will be published.


'It's a fantastic legacy for Hamish and Susan' - charity shares delight with new milestone in Nairn Links boost

25 April 2025
'It's a fantastic legacy for Hamish and Susan' - charity shares delight with new milestone in Nairn Links boost

'It's a fantastic legacy for Hamish and Susan' - charity shares delight with new milestone in Nairn Links boost

25 April 2025

A development project to give a new lease of life to a Nairn beauty spot is now complete.


Partnership between care home and football club aims to strengthen links between generations

24 April 2025
Partnership between care home and football club aims to strengthen links between generations

Partnership between care home and football club aims to strengthen links between generations

24 April 2025

A Nairn care home has teamed up with an Inverness youth football team in a bid to strengthen intergenerational links.


Husband’s epilepsy diagnosis inspires Highland bus firm boss’ London marathon furdraising challenge

23 April 2025
Husband’s epilepsy diagnosis inspires Highland bus firm boss’ London marathon furdraising challenge

Husband’s epilepsy diagnosis inspires Highland bus firm boss’ London marathon furdraising challenge

23 April 2025

A Highland bus firm’s boss is set to take on a gruelling running challenge for an epilepsy charity after her husband was diagnosed with the condition.


Appeal launched after bird of prey found shot to death

23 April 2025
Appeal launched after bird of prey found shot to death

Appeal launched after bird of prey found shot to death

23 April 2025

Police Scotland and RSPB Scotland are appealing for information after a male sparrowhawk was shot in Inverness.


A96 restricted near Culloden after collision

22 April 2025
A96 restricted near Culloden after collision

A96 restricted near Culloden after collision

22 April 2025

The A96 between Inverness and Nairn is now restricted in both directions following a road crash.


Family ‘overwhelmed’ by community support following ‘devastating’ brain tumour diagnosis

22 April 2025
Family ‘overwhelmed’ by community support following ‘devastating’ brain tumour diagnosis

Family ‘overwhelmed’ by community support following ‘devastating’ brain tumour diagnosis

22 April 2025

A Tornagrain family said they were “overwhelmed” by the show of community spirit, which raised more than £30,000 towards life-saving surgery.


Fundraising 200-mile walk to Orkney seeks to support medical aid in Palestine

22 April 2025
Fundraising 200-mile walk to Orkney seeks to support medical aid in Palestine

Fundraising 200-mile walk to Orkney seeks to support medical aid in Palestine

22 April 2025

A Nairnshire 21-year-old is currently undertaking a 200-mile walk to raise funds and awareness for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).


Volunteers hard at work with snowdrops planting

21 April 2025
Volunteers hard at work with snowdrops planting

Volunteers hard at work with snowdrops planting

21 April 2025

A group of volunteers was hard at work to bring more colour to Nairn’s streets — with the help of local residents.


Will you be Nairn’s next star baker?

21 April 2025
Will you be Nairn’s next star baker?

Will you be Nairn’s next star baker?

21 April 2025

Amateur bakers are being encouraged to get their pinnies on for a Bake Off-style cake competition as part of a Nairn food and drink festival.


PICTURES: Easter weekend fun brings crowd at historic landmark

21 April 2025
PICTURES: Easter weekend fun brings crowd at historic landmark

PICTURES: Easter weekend fun brings crowd at historic landmark

21 April 2025

A local landmark has seen hundreds of people of all ages turning up for an egg-citing Easter weekend.


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