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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.

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

24 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

24 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.


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.


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.


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.


Kate Forbes says 'this election is about independence' not religion

23 February 2023
Kate Forbes says 'this election is about independence' not religion

Kate Forbes says 'this election is about independence' not religion

23 February 2023

The SNP MSP has issued a statement on her social media, addressing media scrutiny.


Family of the Queen make their way to Balmoral after concerns for her health

08 September 2022
Family of the Queen make their way to Balmoral after concerns for her health

Family of the Queen make their way to Balmoral after concerns for her health

08 September 2022

The palace issued a statement this afternoon saying that, "The Queen remains in a comfortable position at Balmoral."


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