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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

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Distillery workers back strike action as union slams 'poor' pay offer

26 March 2025
Distillery workers back strike action as union slams 'poor' pay offer

Distillery workers back strike action as union slams 'poor' pay offer

26 March 2025

Whisky workers across five north distilleries have voted in favour of industrial action.


‘A leader, a mentor, and a friend’ - Tributes to ‘true Moray legend’ after death

25 March 2025
‘A leader, a mentor, and a friend’ - Tributes to ‘true Moray legend’ after death

‘A leader, a mentor, and a friend’ - Tributes to ‘true Moray legend’ after death

25 March 2025

Mountain rescue teams have joined Scotland’s community in paying tribute to a Moray mountain rescue veteran after he passed away last weekend.


Inverness flights to Heathrow cancelled as power cut hits the London airport

21 March 2025
Inverness flights to Heathrow cancelled as power cut hits the London airport

Inverness flights to Heathrow cancelled as power cut hits the London airport

21 March 2025

Flights between Inverness and Heathrow have been cancelled this morning following a power outage at the London Airport.


Wildfire risk rated “very high” to “extreme” across the Highlands and Moray

20 March 2025
Wildfire risk rated “very high” to “extreme” across the Highlands and Moray

Wildfire risk rated “very high” to “extreme” across the Highlands and Moray

20 March 2025

Firefighters warned that areas of the Highlands will experience a very high risk of wildfires tomorrow with some areas deemed at extreme risk.


Special trip to meet Santa announced as one-off direct flight will connect Inverness Airport to Lapland

12 March 2025
Special trip to meet Santa announced as one-off direct flight will connect Inverness Airport to Lapland

Special trip to meet Santa announced as one-off direct flight will connect Inverness Airport to Lapland

12 March 2025

An Inverness-based travel agency has announced they will organise a special day trip to meet Santa - with a direct flight from Inverness Airport.


Train ticket sales in Inverness, Nairn and Elgin down amidst concerns over rising prices

11 March 2025
Train ticket sales in Inverness, Nairn and Elgin down amidst concerns over rising prices

Train ticket sales in Inverness, Nairn and Elgin down amidst concerns over rising prices

11 March 2025

The number of people purchasing rail tickets from stations in Inverness, Nairn and Elgin has declined in the past year according to recent figures.


U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Moray MP

06 March 2025
U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Moray MP

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Moray MP

06 March 2025

Highland MPs have welcomed a decision not to change the definition of English single malt whisky after a heated debate on its impact on Scotch.


Whisky workers at several Highland and Moray distilleries balloted for strike action

04 March 2025
Whisky workers at several Highland and Moray distilleries balloted for strike action

Whisky workers at several Highland and Moray distilleries balloted for strike action

04 March 2025

Workers at several whisky distilleries across the Highlands could go on strike following a pay dispute, an industry union has announced.


WATCH: UK Government is ‘pulling the rug from Scotland’s whisky sector’ - says Highland and Moray MP

26 February 2025
WATCH: UK Government is ‘pulling the rug from Scotland’s whisky sector’ - says Highland and Moray MP

WATCH: UK Government is ‘pulling the rug from Scotland’s whisky sector’ - says Highland and Moray MP

26 February 2025

Highland and Moray MPs are urging Westminster to scrap plans to grant GI status to English whisky as they fear it will hit Scotch whisky’s reputation.


‘Total shambles’ - ticketing issue for Inverness venue sparks anger and frustration among Bryan Adams’ fans

26 February 2025
‘Total shambles’ - ticketing issue for Inverness venue sparks anger and frustration among Bryan Adams’ fans

‘Total shambles’ - ticketing issue for Inverness venue sparks anger and frustration among Bryan Adams’ fans

26 February 2025

Bryan Adams’ fans were left disappointed after a ticketing website glitch caused many to miss out on seats for his upcoming Inverness concert.


Trains cancelled between Inverness and Aberdeen as fallen trees block the line

23 February 2025
Trains cancelled between Inverness and Aberdeen as fallen trees block the line

Trains cancelled between Inverness and Aberdeen as fallen trees block the line

23 February 2025

Train services between Inverness and Aberdeen have been cancelled due to a tree blocking the line.


ELGIN A96 CRASH: Man (40) dies after crash with ambulance on A96 east of Elgin

22 February 2025
ELGIN A96 CRASH: Man (40) dies after crash with ambulance on A96 east of Elgin

ELGIN A96 CRASH: Man (40) dies after crash with ambulance on A96 east of Elgin

22 February 2025

Police are appealing for information after a 40-year-old man died following a collision with an ambulance on the A96 in Elgin.


UPDATE: A96 reopens in Elgin after collision between ambulance and pedestrian

22 February 2025
UPDATE: A96 reopens in Elgin after collision between ambulance and pedestrian

UPDATE: A96 reopens in Elgin after collision between ambulance and pedestrian

22 February 2025

The A96 has reopened on the eastern outskirts of Elgin after being closed for 10 hours after a collision involving a pedestrian and an ambulance.


Two arrested after more than £40,000 worth of drugs seized in Moray

22 February 2025
Two arrested after more than £40,000 worth of drugs seized in Moray

Two arrested after more than £40,000 worth of drugs seized in Moray

22 February 2025

Police officers seized £40,000 worth of cannabis in Moray earlier this week, with two individuals arrested.


UPDATE: A96 in Elgin remains closed after collision between ambulance and pedestrian

22 February 2025
UPDATE: A96 in Elgin remains closed after collision between ambulance and pedestrian

UPDATE: A96 in Elgin remains closed after collision between ambulance and pedestrian

22 February 2025

The A96 remains closed in Elgin following a collision involving an ambulance and a pedestrian in the early hours of today.


18-year-old man charged in connection with number plate thefts in Elgin

22 February 2025
18-year-old man charged in connection with number plate thefts in Elgin

18-year-old man charged in connection with number plate thefts in Elgin

22 February 2025

Police have confirmed that an 18-year-old man has been charged with theft after a number plates were stolen in Elgin last week.


Victim sexually assaulted by man and robbed by woman in Nairn attack

18 February 2025
Victim sexually assaulted by man and robbed by woman in Nairn attack

Victim sexually assaulted by man and robbed by woman in Nairn attack

18 February 2025

A 39-year-old woman was walking on the Riverside footpath in Nairn when she was sexually assaulted and robbed.


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.


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