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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.

Paralegal takes on Strictly Inverness 2025 for a cause close to her heart

14 March 2025
Paralegal takes on Strictly Inverness 2025 for a cause close to her heart

Paralegal takes on Strictly Inverness 2025 for a cause close to her heart

14 March 2025

For Laura Archibald, taking part in Strictly Inverness 2025 is more than just a challenge—it’s a deeply personal way to give back.


Do you fancy taking over an Inverness pizza business?

11 March 2025
Do you fancy taking over an Inverness pizza business?

Do you fancy taking over an Inverness pizza business?

11 March 2025

An Inverness pizza business is currently on the market in what is described as a ‘fantastic opportunity’.


Business owner talks about ‘good of community’ after fire devastated two of her premises at Fairways Business Park

11 March 2025
Business owner talks about ‘good of community’ after fire devastated two of her premises at Fairways Business Park

Business owner talks about ‘good of community’ after fire devastated two of her premises at Fairways Business Park

11 March 2025

Julia Macleay owns SJ Travel Centre and SJ Gifts, the latter of which was set to open for its first day yesterday.


SSEN Transmission submits planning application to Highland Council for Fanellan substation project

11 March 2025
SSEN Transmission submits planning application to Highland Council for Fanellan substation project

SSEN Transmission submits planning application to Highland Council for Fanellan substation project

11 March 2025

SSEN Transmission has submitted a planning application to The Highland Council for the Fanellan 400kV substation and converter station project.


Fundraising page launched to support hairdresser who lost equipment in Inverness fire

10 March 2025
Fundraising page launched to support hairdresser who lost equipment in Inverness fire

Fundraising page launched to support hairdresser who lost equipment in Inverness fire

10 March 2025

A GoFundMe page has been launched to support a professional hair stylist whose place of work has been ravaged in a fire.


Charity behind Inverness Kart Raceway says huge ‘thank you’ to fire service for saving its building

10 March 2025
Charity behind Inverness Kart Raceway says huge ‘thank you’ to fire service for saving its building

Charity behind Inverness Kart Raceway says huge ‘thank you’ to fire service for saving its building

10 March 2025

A youth charity that runs Inverness Kart Raceway (IKR) has offered a huge ‘thank you’ to Inverness and supporting fire service teams.


Inverness golf centre, restaurant and bar reopen after deliberate fire as ‘hearts and thoughts’ go to destroyed businesses

10 March 2025
Inverness golf centre, restaurant and bar reopen after deliberate fire as ‘hearts and thoughts’ go to destroyed businesses

Inverness golf centre, restaurant and bar reopen after deliberate fire as ‘hearts and thoughts’ go to destroyed businesses

10 March 2025

Fairways Golf Centre and Restaurant was closed after the deliberate arson attack at Fairways Business Park in the early hours of Sunday morning.


Inverness roadworks for drainage investigations will see part of A9 down to single-lane use

10 March 2025
Inverness roadworks for drainage investigations will see part of A9 down to single-lane use

Inverness roadworks for drainage investigations will see part of A9 down to single-lane use

10 March 2025

Roadworks are set to take place on the A9 between the Longman Roundabout and Raigmore Interchange from tonight.


Friends land in dock after drunken brawl

10 March 2025
Friends land in dock after drunken brawl

Friends land in dock after drunken brawl

10 March 2025

Arron Matheson (26) and Reece Gordon (25) ended up in the altercation at the Glenalbyn Bar in Inverness on July 9, 2023.


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

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

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


Inverness travel company on the hunt for new premises after devastating fire at Fairways Business Park

10 March 2025
Inverness travel company on the hunt for new premises after devastating fire at Fairways Business Park

Inverness travel company on the hunt for new premises after devastating fire at Fairways Business Park

10 March 2025

SJ Travel was one of the businesses that was hit by a fire at Fairways Business Park in the early hours of Sunday morning.


Man stole and sold his stepmother’s jewellery from Inverness address to fund his drink and drugs habit

09 March 2025
Man stole and sold his stepmother’s jewellery from Inverness address to fund his drink and drugs habit

Man stole and sold his stepmother’s jewellery from Inverness address to fund his drink and drugs habit

09 March 2025

Ben Jackson (39) stole various items from the Inverness address after moving in with his father and stepmother during the Covid lockdown.


Chip shop van worker and community psychiatric nurse talk about their Strictly Inverness journey

08 March 2025
Chip shop van worker and community psychiatric nurse talk about their Strictly Inverness journey

Chip shop van worker and community psychiatric nurse talk about their Strictly Inverness journey

08 March 2025

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause Podcast we speak to Natalie Glendinning and Danny Heaton.


Father-of-four gets non-harassment order after late-night rage

08 March 2025
Father-of-four gets non-harassment order after late-night rage

Father-of-four gets non-harassment order after late-night rage

08 March 2025

A father of four has been given a non-harassment order after suspecting his ex-partner of infidelity.


LIFE AFTER CANCER: ‘I can do this’ attitude helps woman learn to walk again and get back cycling

08 March 2025
LIFE AFTER CANCER: ‘I can do this’ attitude helps woman learn to walk again and get back cycling

LIFE AFTER CANCER: ‘I can do this’ attitude helps woman learn to walk again and get back cycling

08 March 2025

After working as a therapeutic radiographer for her entire career, Maureen Beange had no idea that one day she would be the one receiving the therapy.


Man told police officers they would be getting ‘a cartel death’ after they arrested him

07 March 2025
Man told police officers they would be getting ‘a cartel death’ after they arrested him

Man told police officers they would be getting ‘a cartel death’ after they arrested him

07 March 2025

Malcolm Watson (38) shouted and swore at security workers and staff inside the Coop.


Meet the team Friday contestants for Strictly Inverness 2025

07 March 2025
Meet the team Friday contestants for Strictly Inverness 2025

Meet the team Friday contestants for Strictly Inverness 2025

07 March 2025

The annual dancing competition Strictly Inverness will be taking place in May.


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.


Inverness miniature railway on the hunt for volunteers

07 March 2025
Inverness miniature railway on the hunt for volunteers

Inverness miniature railway on the hunt for volunteers

07 March 2025

Ness Islands Railway is on the hunt for volunteers to help offer families the chance to experience the joy of miniature locomotives.


Owner of Union Vinyl in Inverness announces he is looking for someone else to take on the store

06 March 2025
Owner of Union Vinyl in Inverness announces he is looking for someone else to take on the store

Owner of Union Vinyl in Inverness announces he is looking for someone else to take on the store

06 March 2025

The current owner of Union Vinyl is looking for someone else to take on the reigns.


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