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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

Beach protest set to call out water pollution in sewage discharge concern

15 May 2025
Beach protest set to call out water pollution in sewage discharge concern

Beach protest set to call out water pollution in sewage discharge concern

15 May 2025

This weekend will see Nairn play host to a UK-wide protest against water pollution for the first time.


Concert set to raise funds for special needs support charity

14 May 2025
Concert set to raise funds for special needs support charity

Concert set to raise funds for special needs support charity

14 May 2025

An Inverness-based choir is set to return for a new performance in aid of a local charity for children with additional support needs.


Double-gold National Mòd medallist appointed as new Fèisean nan Gàidheal chief executive

14 May 2025
Double-gold National Mòd medallist appointed as new Fèisean nan Gàidheal chief executive

Double-gold National Mòd medallist appointed as new Fèisean nan Gàidheal chief executive

14 May 2025

Inverness-based Gaelic arts organisation Fèisean nan Gàidheal has appointed a double-gold winner at the National Mòd as its new chief executive.


‘Cup of Kindness’ sees home building company raise more than £5000 for mental health charity

14 May 2025
‘Cup of Kindness’ sees home building company raise more than £5000 for mental health charity

‘Cup of Kindness’ sees home building company raise more than £5000 for mental health charity

14 May 2025

A Highland house building company raised more than £5,400 for a mental health charity after embarking on a three-month fundraising campaign.


Festival organisers calling for businesses to help share the ‘Bella Buzz’ with new competition

14 May 2025
Festival organisers calling for businesses to help share the ‘Bella Buzz’ with new competition

Festival organisers calling for businesses to help share the ‘Bella Buzz’ with new competition

14 May 2025

The biggest music festival in the north of Scotland is calling shops and businesses to get creative with window displays this year.


Big monster hunt set to return to Loch Ness

14 May 2025
Big monster hunt set to return to Loch Ness

Big monster hunt set to return to Loch Ness

14 May 2025

A four-day search is set to kick off next week in a bid to spot the legendary Loch Ness monster.


Noise concerns spark new objection to battery site plans

13 May 2025
Noise concerns spark new objection to battery site plans

Noise concerns spark new objection to battery site plans

13 May 2025

A fresh objection to plans for a new battery energy storage facility east of Nairn has been lodged amidst concerns for noise pollution.


Town’s representatives ‘disappointed’ at lack of progress on Nairn Bypass development

12 May 2025
Town’s representatives ‘disappointed’ at lack of progress on Nairn Bypass development

Town’s representatives ‘disappointed’ at lack of progress on Nairn Bypass development

12 May 2025

Lack of progress on development of the Nairn Bypass has been dubbed disgraceful by local representatives.


New school building to include garden in tribute to young people and staff who have passed away

12 May 2025
New school building to include garden in tribute to young people and staff who have passed away

New school building to include garden in tribute to young people and staff who have passed away

12 May 2025

A new memorial garden and space for wellbeing and reflection is being planned to tie in with the opening of the new school building at Nairn Academy.


Winner of the world tattie scone championship announced at Taste of Nairn

11 May 2025
Winner of the world tattie scone championship announced at Taste of Nairn

Winner of the world tattie scone championship announced at Taste of Nairn

11 May 2025

Thousands of people tucked into a three-day food and drink festival which took place in the seaside town of Nairn.


Is Nairn’s post office set to move?

10 May 2025
Is Nairn’s post office set to move?

Is Nairn’s post office set to move?

10 May 2025

The Post Office in Nairn could be transferred to a local newsagents, with the current branch being managed by a temporary postmaster.


MP hopes new UK-India trade deal is ‘beginning of change’ for government’s support to Scotch whisky industry

09 May 2025
MP hopes new UK-India trade deal is ‘beginning of change’ for government’s support to Scotch whisky industry

MP hopes new UK-India trade deal is ‘beginning of change’ for government’s support to Scotch whisky industry

09 May 2025

The MP for Nairnshire has welcomed news of a UK-India trade deal as a “win for whisky”.


Inverness firefighters set to turn community station into charity car wash

09 May 2025
Inverness firefighters set to turn community station into charity car wash

Inverness firefighters set to turn community station into charity car wash

09 May 2025

Inverness firefighters are swapping their ladders and hoses for buckets and sponges in support of a good cause.


Flavours galore set to return at Taste of Nairn

09 May 2025
Flavours galore set to return at Taste of Nairn

Flavours galore set to return at Taste of Nairn

09 May 2025

Foodies in Nairn and beyond will be in for a treat this weekend as a popular festival returns to town.


PICTURES: Nairnshire communities come together to remember the fallen

08 May 2025
PICTURES: Nairnshire communities come together to remember the fallen

PICTURES: Nairnshire communities come together to remember the fallen

08 May 2025

People in Nairnshire gathered to remember those who sacrificed their lives for peace and freedom, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.


‘Start of new era’ as UK’s largest rewilding initiative launches as charity

08 May 2025
‘Start of new era’ as UK’s largest rewilding initiative launches as charity

‘Start of new era’ as UK’s largest rewilding initiative launches as charity

08 May 2025

A Highland rewilding initiative has launched as an independent charity in a bid to restore nature across more than 200,000 hectares in the region.


Small fire prompts closure of popular riverside pub

07 May 2025
Small fire prompts closure of popular riverside pub

Small fire prompts closure of popular riverside pub

07 May 2025

A small fire at a popular riverside pub in Inverness has caused the business to close today.


Nairn youngster could be crowned champion at national joke-telling contest

07 May 2025
Nairn youngster could be crowned champion at national joke-telling contest

Nairn youngster could be crowned champion at national joke-telling contest

07 May 2025

A Nairn primary school pupil has turned a good gag into a ticket for Holyrood after being named a finalist in a national joke-telling competition.


Temporary road closure announced as roadworks set to start in June

07 May 2025
Temporary road closure announced as roadworks set to start in June

Temporary road closure announced as roadworks set to start in June

07 May 2025

Roadworks in Inverness city centre set to start in June will require a temporary and partial road closure, Highland Council has announced.


Public urged not to feed seagulls amidst raising concerns on public safety

07 May 2025
Public urged not to feed seagulls amidst raising concerns on public safety

Public urged not to feed seagulls amidst raising concerns on public safety

07 May 2025

An Inverness business association has renewed its plea not to feed seagulls amidst growing concerns of growing numbers in the city centre.


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