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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.

Rachel Smart

Police appeal in Elgin for missing teenager (15)

10 May 2025
Police appeal in Elgin for missing teenager (15)

Police appeal in Elgin for missing teenager (15)

10 May 2025

Police in Elgin are appealing for information to trace Rhys Sutherland (15).


Strictly Inverness contestants share about their dancing adventure as competition takes place this week

10 May 2025
Strictly Inverness contestants share about their dancing adventure as competition takes place this week

Strictly Inverness contestants share about their dancing adventure as competition takes place this week

10 May 2025

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause podcast we catch up with Chris Dixon and Elisha Gilham.


Very high to extreme risk of wildfire in place across the north of Scotland

06 May 2025
Very high to extreme risk of wildfire in place across the north of Scotland

Very high to extreme risk of wildfire in place across the north of Scotland

06 May 2025

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has urged people who live within or who may enter rural environments to exercise caution.


Highland Hospice staff speak about their experience of Strictly Inverness and give their tips for contestants

03 May 2025
Highland Hospice staff speak about their experience of Strictly Inverness and give their tips for contestants

Highland Hospice staff speak about their experience of Strictly Inverness and give their tips for contestants

03 May 2025

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause Podcast we catch up with Carrie MacDonald and Wendy Morgan.


Strictly Inverness contestants speak about shaving their hair and nearly getting decapitated

26 April 2025
Strictly Inverness contestants speak about shaving their hair and nearly getting decapitated

Strictly Inverness contestants speak about shaving their hair and nearly getting decapitated

26 April 2025

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause podcast we speak to Jane Fuller and Andrew Simpkins.


Inverness Strictly contestants speak about their dancing journey as competition is just weeks away

19 April 2025
Inverness Strictly contestants speak about their dancing journey as competition is just weeks away

Inverness Strictly contestants speak about their dancing journey as competition is just weeks away

19 April 2025

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause podcast, Chris Dixon interviews Erin Smith and Rachel Smart.


Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

17 April 2025
Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

17 April 2025

Entries are now open for the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2025.


Man jailed after repeatedly kicking and stamping on woman’s head

17 April 2025
Man jailed after repeatedly kicking and stamping on woman’s head

Man jailed after repeatedly kicking and stamping on woman’s head

17 April 2025

A 31-year-old has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for viciously assaulting a woman.


Maclean’s Highland Bakery shortlisted for pie world championship

14 April 2025
Maclean’s Highland Bakery shortlisted for pie world championship

Maclean’s Highland Bakery shortlisted for pie world championship

14 April 2025

Pies in the north of Scotland have been given the seal of approval at a global level.


WATCH: Strictly stars speak about their alternative personas for taking on the tango during dance competition

12 April 2025
WATCH: Strictly stars speak about their alternative personas for taking on the tango during dance competition

WATCH: Strictly stars speak about their alternative personas for taking on the tango during dance competition

12 April 2025

In this week’s episode of the Strictly for a Cause Podcast we chat with Annis Nordvik and Duncan Macgregor.


Grief explored in new film created by Findhorn-based artist

07 April 2025
Grief explored in new film created by Findhorn-based artist

Grief explored in new film created by Findhorn-based artist

07 April 2025

Grief is very often still seen as taboo.


WATCH: Dancing duo discuss ups and downs of training five times per week

05 April 2025
WATCH: Dancing duo discuss ups and downs of training five times per week

WATCH: Dancing duo discuss ups and downs of training five times per week

05 April 2025

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause podcast we speak to Mags Young and John O’Brien.


Man found with package containing cash from ‘illicit drugs trade’

02 April 2025
Man found with package containing cash from ‘illicit drugs trade’

Man found with package containing cash from ‘illicit drugs trade’

02 April 2025

A man was caught carrying a “package” with illegally-made cash by police.


56-year-old jailed for sexual assault on teenage girl in car

01 April 2025
56-year-old jailed for sexual assault on teenage girl in car

56-year-old jailed for sexual assault on teenage girl in car

01 April 2025

A 56-year-old man who sexually assaulted a teenage girl in a car has been jailed for 18 months.


WATCH: Patience and dedication are paying off for Strictly Inverness contestants

29 March 2025
WATCH: Patience and dedication are paying off for Strictly Inverness contestants

WATCH: Patience and dedication are paying off for Strictly Inverness contestants

29 March 2025

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause podcast we speak to Jorja Campbell and Niall Ross.


Man left victim unconscious after “appalling unprovoked” attack

25 March 2025
Man left victim unconscious after “appalling unprovoked” attack

Man left victim unconscious after “appalling unprovoked” attack

25 March 2025

The 21-year-old’s attack left his victim unable to work for three weeks.


Teenager who sexually assaulted two other women is sentenced

25 March 2025
Teenager who sexually assaulted two other women is sentenced

Teenager who sexually assaulted two other women is sentenced

25 March 2025

A 19-year-old woman has been sentenced for sexually assaulting two women she befriended.


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.


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