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Rachel Smart

Reporter · GB

Indexed articles, last 90 days
172
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Sep 29, 2026
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Jul 4, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Rachel Smart

    ‘The good people of Nairn face total gridlock’ - countdown begins as Scottish Water works to start on Monday (opens the original)

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    Temporary traffic lights are set to be in place in Nairn on the A96 from Monday, with drivers likely to expect delays for at least nine weeks - due to single-file traffic in an already busy part of the town’s road network. The work is being carried out in Lochloy Road to improve the sewer system in Nairn - however the lack of information about traffic plans is being criticised, prompting gridlock fears. Scottish Water said the work being carried out is aimed at preventing 'sewer-related debris

  2. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Rachel Smart

    ‘It really has saved us’ - port’s community benefit fund makes a difference (opens the original)

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    Several community groups and organisations were able to showcase the work they have been doing since receiving money from Haventus Ardersier Port Community Benefit Fund. The event took place at Ardersier War Memorial Hall, and it was an opportunity for them to share about what they do and the difference funding has made. Since the fund began in July 2024 the total awarded is more than £200,000.. One of those represented was Cawdor Bowling Club, which received funding for two new sheds within it

  3. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Rachel Smart

    Everyone welcome as group marks National Guild Week (opens the original)

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    A special lunch took place in Nairn as part of National Guild Week. The event saw music, food, and people gather to raise funds for four charities at St Ninian’s Church. However, for the Nairnshire Parish Guild, this is not a one-off event, as it will be hosting an event each month for people to come together. Lynn Benge, convener of the Nairnshire Parish Guild, said: “We are a small guild and welcome new faces, of both men and women. “We have a meeting once a month, on the second Wednesda

  4. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Rachel Smart

    Family appeal decision after NHS Highland rejects funding for cancer patient’s treatment (opens the original)

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    A Highland family are appealing an NHS Highland decision that rejected funding for cancer treatment. Michael Jepson, from Cannich, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in early 2025. The father-of-four was rushed to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he underwent an intensive eight-hour brain surgery. The 56-year-old was able to receive life-extending surgery earlier this year, after a fundraising effort, which helped prolong his life. However, the family have now been told that his tumour could be gr

  5. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Rachel Smart

    Climate change was hot topic as community gathered for film screening (opens the original)

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    More than 150 people gathered in Nairn to discuss climate change. Organised by the Highland Weigh Cafe and Cinema Nairn, it was an opportunity for the community to watch the People’s Emergency Briefing at Nairn Community and Arts Centre. The movie explored different topics with professionals in the field presenting their research on weather extremes, climate, nature, food security, health, national security, economics and the energy transition. According to Professor Hayley Fowler, UK winter r

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