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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

Fundraiser seeks to bring back heritage trail to Auldearn in bid to showcase rich history of village

15 February 2025
Fundraiser seeks to bring back heritage trail to Auldearn in bid to showcase rich history of village

Fundraiser seeks to bring back heritage trail to Auldearn in bid to showcase rich history of village

15 February 2025

An Auldearn artist is offering to paint portraits in a bid to raise funds to revive a historical village trail.


People urged to respond to public consultation which could see plans for full dualling of A96 scrapped

14 February 2025
People urged to respond to public consultation which could see plans for full dualling of A96 scrapped

People urged to respond to public consultation which could see plans for full dualling of A96 scrapped

14 February 2025

People in the Highlands and Moray are being encouraged to respond to a public consultation on the dualling for the A96 before it closes next week.


Moray West MP calls out ‘punitive’ tax regime on whisky ahead of Westminster debate

12 February 2025
Moray West MP calls out ‘punitive’ tax regime on whisky ahead of Westminster debate

Moray West MP calls out ‘punitive’ tax regime on whisky ahead of Westminster debate

12 February 2025

An SNP MP representing a key whisky-producing area has secured a Westminster debate on Government support for the Scotch Whisky industry.


New coastal route between Inverness and Forres could link major trails and boost economy

04 February 2025
New coastal route between Inverness and Forres could link major trails and boost economy

New coastal route between Inverness and Forres could link major trails and boost economy

04 February 2025

A new coastal route could be set to link up two major trails between Inverness and Forres.


EXCLUSIVE: Timeline for dualling of A96 Inverness to Nairn could face more than a year-long wait

03 February 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Timeline for dualling of A96 Inverness to Nairn could face more than a year-long wait

EXCLUSIVE: Timeline for dualling of A96 Inverness to Nairn could face more than a year-long wait

03 February 2025

A timeline for dualling of the A96 between Inverness and Nairn will take at least a year to be published, it has been revealed.


Award-winning string quartet set for Nairn visit and workshop for young musicians

03 February 2025
Award-winning string quartet set for Nairn visit and workshop for young musicians

Award-winning string quartet set for Nairn visit and workshop for young musicians

03 February 2025

Nairn is set to welcome an award-winning ensemble next weekend - with two workshops for young musicians also on the schedule.


Showers and low temperatures spark yellow weather warning for Highlands and Moray

29 January 2025
Showers and low temperatures spark yellow weather warning for Highlands and Moray

Showers and low temperatures spark yellow weather warning for Highlands and Moray

29 January 2025

A yellow weather warning for ice affecting the Highlands and Moray tonight and tomorrow has been issued by the Met Office.


Train services in the Highlands and Moray returning back to normal after weekend chaos caused by Storm Éowyn

27 January 2025
Train services in the Highlands and Moray returning back to normal after weekend chaos caused by Storm Éowyn

Train services in the Highlands and Moray returning back to normal after weekend chaos caused by Storm Éowyn

27 January 2025

Rail lines in the Highlands and Moray have reopened after being hit by Storm Éowyn at the weekend - with some disruption expected to continue today.


Nairn Academy’s mobile phone ban sees positive results after first week

18 January 2025
Nairn Academy’s mobile phone ban sees positive results after first week

Nairn Academy’s mobile phone ban sees positive results after first week

18 January 2025

The first week after the introduction of a new ban on mobile phones at Nairn Academy has been hailed as ‘very positive’ by the school.


Nairn Museum set to be featured in BBC TV show today in bid to preserve ‘extraordinary’ historical artworks

13 January 2025
Nairn Museum set to be featured in BBC TV show today in bid to preserve ‘extraordinary’ historical artworks

Nairn Museum set to be featured in BBC TV show today in bid to preserve ‘extraordinary’ historical artworks

13 January 2025

Nairn Museum is set to be featured in a popular BBC documentary reality TV show today.


Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

09 January 2025
Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

09 January 2025

The family of Nairn’s Alistair Wilson, murdered in 2004, said they were “extremely grateful” to the First Minister after he met with them yesterday.


‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

09 January 2025
‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

09 January 2025

The First Minister has met the family of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson, whose murder remains unsolved after more than two decades.


Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

08 January 2025
Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

08 January 2025

Snow showers and ice will bring further disruption to travel in the Highlands and Moray as a yellow weather warning has been extended.


Train passengers advised to plan ahead as extreme weather set to hit Highlands and Moray

29 December 2024
Train passengers advised to plan ahead as extreme weather set to hit Highlands and Moray

Train passengers advised to plan ahead as extreme weather set to hit Highlands and Moray

29 December 2024

Extreme rainfall and high winds may disrupt rail services across the Highlands and Moray from tomorrow.


No apology from Transport Secretary after three-month wait for A96 Corridor Review publication

17 December 2024
No apology from Transport Secretary after three-month wait for A96 Corridor Review publication

No apology from Transport Secretary after three-month wait for A96 Corridor Review publication

17 December 2024

The Transport Secretary’s response after waiting months before the publication of a major report was called an ‘insult’ to people in the North East.


Police launch Operation Sabine in bid to uncover fresh information on Nairn banker’s murder

28 November 2024
Police launch Operation Sabine in bid to uncover fresh information on Nairn banker’s murder

Police launch Operation Sabine in bid to uncover fresh information on Nairn banker’s murder

28 November 2024

Detectives leading the reinvestigation into the murder of a Nairn banker 20 years ago have launched a new online appeal to uncover new information.


Gordonstoun rising artist’s work showcased at prestigious Edinburgh exhibition

26 November 2024
Gordonstoun rising artist’s work showcased at prestigious Edinburgh exhibition

Gordonstoun rising artist’s work showcased at prestigious Edinburgh exhibition

26 November 2024

Artists from UHI Inverness and UHI Moray will have their work on display at a renowned Scotland-wide annual exhibition.


‘Lives are being put at risk’ - MSPs back petition calling for a timeline on Nairn Bypass and A96 dualling

25 November 2024
‘Lives are being put at risk’ - MSPs back petition calling for a timeline on Nairn Bypass and A96 dualling

‘Lives are being put at risk’ - MSPs back petition calling for a timeline on Nairn Bypass and A96 dualling

25 November 2024

More Highland MSPs have backed our petition asking for a timeline for the Nairn Bypass and A96 dualling to be delivered by the end of 2024.


Logie Steading Christmas market named among top 7 UK boutique events

23 November 2024
Logie Steading Christmas market named among top 7 UK boutique events

Logie Steading Christmas market named among top 7 UK boutique events

23 November 2024

A Christmas market south-east of Nairn has been named among seven top “boutique markets” in the UK by The Times.


WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

23 November 2024
WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

23 November 2024

Disruption is set to hit transport across the Highlands and Moray, with extreme weather brought by Storm Bert prompting reduced speed on train lines.


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