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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.

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.


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.


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.


Meet the team Thursday contestants for Strictly Inverness 2025

06 March 2025
Meet the team Thursday contestants for Strictly Inverness 2025

Meet the team Thursday contestants for Strictly Inverness 2025

06 March 2025

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


Moray charity worker shares fundraising journey and dance prep for Strictly Inverness

22 February 2025
Moray charity worker shares fundraising journey and dance prep for Strictly Inverness

Moray charity worker shares fundraising journey and dance prep for Strictly Inverness

22 February 2025

Listen to the latest episode of the Strictly for a cause podcast


Elgin to Inverness and Aberdeen express transport link now has a fleet of six fully-electric buses

18 February 2025
Elgin to Inverness and Aberdeen express transport link now has a fleet of six fully-electric buses

Elgin to Inverness and Aberdeen express transport link now has a fleet of six fully-electric buses

18 February 2025

The M96 service launched in June 2023 to provide passengers with express journeys between the two cities.


WATCH: Strictly for a Cause podcast with Alness beauty salon owner and Inverness Kart Raceway track manager

15 February 2025
WATCH: Strictly for a Cause podcast with Alness beauty salon owner and Inverness Kart Raceway track manager

WATCH: Strictly for a Cause podcast with Alness beauty salon owner and Inverness Kart Raceway track manager

15 February 2025

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause podcast episode we speak to Gavin Ordish-Smith and Michaela Newlands about their dancing adventure so far.


WATCH: Why Highland woman’s late grandad is her inspiration for taking part in Strictly Inverness

08 February 2025
WATCH: Why Highland woman’s late grandad is her inspiration for taking part in Strictly Inverness

WATCH: Why Highland woman’s late grandad is her inspiration for taking part in Strictly Inverness

08 February 2025

In this week’s episode we talk to contestants Becky Oman and Michael Mackenzie who are taking part in Strictly Inverness 2025.


WATCH: Inverness Strictly contestant accidentally leaves foot thong in church

01 February 2025
WATCH: Inverness Strictly contestant accidentally leaves foot thong in church

WATCH: Inverness Strictly contestant accidentally leaves foot thong in church

01 February 2025

In the second episode of the Strictly for a Cause Podcast, we catch up with dancing duo Leah Campbell and Martin Dey.


WATCH: All the gossip as Strictly Inverness launches its first-ever podcast

25 January 2025
WATCH: All the gossip as Strictly Inverness launches its first-ever podcast

WATCH: All the gossip as Strictly Inverness launches its first-ever podcast

25 January 2025

In this first episode, we kick off by speaking to Billy Young and Kellyann McFarlane.


Teenager found guilty of starting explosive fire that gutted Elgin Poundland after setting light to sanitary products

23 January 2025
Teenager found guilty of starting explosive fire that gutted Elgin Poundland after setting light to sanitary products

Teenager found guilty of starting explosive fire that gutted Elgin Poundland after setting light to sanitary products

23 January 2025

The teenager was unanimously found guilty by a jury who took less than an hour to reach their verdict.


Sumitomo project set to boost jobs in the region after Shetland subsea cable agreement

23 January 2025
Sumitomo project set to boost jobs in the region after Shetland subsea cable agreement

Sumitomo project set to boost jobs in the region after Shetland subsea cable agreement

23 January 2025

A Japanese manufacturer has announced a ‘significant new chapter’ for its Highland-based operations.


Two SNP politicians back calls to block controversial windfarm on “powerless” Moray community

22 January 2025
Two SNP politicians back calls to block controversial windfarm on “powerless” Moray community

Two SNP politicians back calls to block controversial windfarm on “powerless” Moray community

22 January 2025

Canadian energy-giant, Boralex wants to build 22 wind turbines and a battery energy storage facility in the remote Cabrach area of Moray.


Aberdeen man jailed after video shows brutal attack on motionless man in Elgin

22 January 2025
Aberdeen man jailed after video shows brutal attack on motionless man in Elgin

Aberdeen man jailed after video shows brutal attack on motionless man in Elgin

22 January 2025

An unconscious man was repeatedly kicked and stamped on his head after spending an evening drinking with his attacker.


Do you need help running your business? The HR Dept Highlands and Moray can help you

29 December 2024
Do you need help running your business? The HR Dept Highlands and Moray can help you

Do you need help running your business? The HR Dept Highlands and Moray can help you

29 December 2024

Running a business in the North of Scotland comes with unique challenges.


MEET THE TEAM: Moray insurance firm has community at its heart

24 December 2024
MEET THE TEAM: Moray insurance firm has community at its heart

MEET THE TEAM: Moray insurance firm has community at its heart

24 December 2024

Earlier this year, a well-known insurance firm in the north of Scotland underwent a significant transformation.


Man (34) arrested and charged after a road traffic incident on the A96

30 November 2024
Man (34) arrested and charged after a road traffic incident on the A96

Man (34) arrested and charged after a road traffic incident on the A96

30 November 2024

The crash took place between Alves and the Glenburgie Distillery junction at around 2.15am.


UPDATE: A96 between Forres and Alves reopens after road traffic incident

30 November 2024
UPDATE: A96 between Forres and Alves reopens after road traffic incident

UPDATE: A96 between Forres and Alves reopens after road traffic incident

30 November 2024

The A96 between Forres and Alves has reopened.


A96 closed in both directions between Forres and Alves due to accident early this morning

30 November 2024
A96 closed in both directions between Forres and Alves due to accident early this morning

A96 closed in both directions between Forres and Alves due to accident early this morning

30 November 2024

The fire service were called around 2.21am and sent one appliance to the scene before leaving at 4.40am.


Another chemical spill near Inverness train station sparks cancellation of Elgin route

27 November 2024
Another chemical spill near Inverness train station sparks cancellation of Elgin route

Another chemical spill near Inverness train station sparks cancellation of Elgin route

27 November 2024

A chemical spill near Inverness train station is causing cancellations this morning.


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