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Alan Hendry


Chief Reporter

Alan Hendry is chief reporter for the Wick-based John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier, covering news and sport. He has been with the company and its predecessors for 40 years. He was editor of the Groat and Courier from 1988-2008 before spending 10 years in an Inverness-based role, working mostly on supplements and magazines. He takes pride in being able to publicise many of the positive things that go on in the community.

Writer and broadcaster Billy Kay had a ‘braw nicht’ at John O’Groats Book Festival

21 June 2025
Writer and broadcaster Billy Kay had a ‘braw nicht’ at John O’Groats Book Festival

Writer and broadcaster Billy Kay had a ‘braw nicht’ at John O’Groats Book Festival

21 June 2025

Billy Kay said it was an honour to have been invited to give a book festival talk at the newly refurbished John O’Groats Mill on Friday night.


Strathnaver project picks out stories behind family samplers

21 June 2025
Strathnaver project picks out stories behind family samplers

Strathnaver project picks out stories behind family samplers

21 June 2025

A researcher from a Canadian university is delving into the rich heritage of family samplers in the collection held by Strathnaver Museum, Bettyhill.


Historic environment body accused of ‘turning a blind eye’ over Mey battery storage plans

21 June 2025
Historic environment body accused of ‘turning a blind eye’ over Mey battery storage plans

Historic environment body accused of ‘turning a blind eye’ over Mey battery storage plans

21 June 2025

Historic Environment Scotland has been accused of “turning a blind eye” to plans for a major battery energy storage scheme near the Castle of Mey.


Wick Academy ‘definitely capable of getting into top half’, says new signing Euan Kennedy

21 June 2025
Wick Academy ‘definitely capable of getting into top half’, says new signing Euan Kennedy

Wick Academy ‘definitely capable of getting into top half’, says new signing Euan Kennedy

21 June 2025

Eighteen-year-old forward Euan Kennedy has signed a three-year deal with Wick Academy after spending five years in the Ross County youth set-up.


Rolls-Royce staff take part in clean-up across Caithness

20 June 2025
Rolls-Royce staff take part in clean-up across Caithness

Rolls-Royce staff take part in clean-up across Caithness

20 June 2025

Staff from Rolls-Royce at Vulcan did their bit for the environment when they took part in a Clean Up Your Caithness community event.


Keiss top of the table for fair play in Caithness first division

20 June 2025
Keiss top of the table for fair play in Caithness first division

Keiss top of the table for fair play in Caithness first division

20 June 2025

Keiss may be propping up Division One in the county league but they are leading the way in the Caithness AFA fair play standings.


1.7 million miles a year: ‘Far too many Caithness patients forced to go to Inverness’

20 June 2025
1.7 million miles a year: ‘Far too many Caithness patients forced to go to Inverness’

1.7 million miles a year: ‘Far too many Caithness patients forced to go to Inverness’

20 June 2025

CHAT has insisted that the need to expand local healthcare is “undeniable” after compiling figures on the travel commitments for Caithness patients.


Surfers in crowdfunding plea ahead of Euros in Portugal

20 June 2025
Surfers in crowdfunding plea ahead of Euros in Portugal

Surfers in crowdfunding plea ahead of Euros in Portugal

20 June 2025

Three members of North Shore Surf Club are seeking support with funding as they prepare to represent their country in the European championships.


Caithness artist’s design is part of BookBench Trail

19 June 2025
Caithness artist’s design is part of BookBench Trail

Caithness artist’s design is part of BookBench Trail

19 June 2025

A design by Shelagh Swanson is part of a public art event taking place across the north-east, Orkney and Shetland in support of a cancer charity.


87-year-old cyclist aiming to get to John O’Groats from Land’s End in 14 days

19 June 2025
87-year-old cyclist aiming to get to John O’Groats from Land’s End in 14 days

87-year-old cyclist aiming to get to John O’Groats from Land’s End in 14 days

19 June 2025

Brian Lewis (87) is on course to reach John O’Groats on Saturday following a two-week cycling challenge in memory of his late wife Christine.


Call for better communication after RTS delay is announced

19 June 2025
Call for better communication after RTS delay is announced

Call for better communication after RTS delay is announced

19 June 2025

The widespread switch-off of obsolete energy meters will not happen at the end of this month, as had been planned – they will be phased out instead.


Offers over £120,000 sought for former Altnabreac schoolhouse

19 June 2025
Offers over £120,000 sought for former Altnabreac schoolhouse

Offers over £120,000 sought for former Altnabreac schoolhouse

19 June 2025

The “wonderfully remote” former Altnabreac schoolhouse is within the Flow Country World Heritage Site and offers “stunning rural views”.


Dunnet music festival organisers ‘always trying to keep ahead of the game’

19 June 2025
Dunnet music festival organisers ‘always trying to keep ahead of the game’

Dunnet music festival organisers ‘always trying to keep ahead of the game’

19 June 2025

Organisers of Tunes By the Dunes are seeking to “raise the bar” as they look ahead to the 2025 festival over the weekend of September 5 and 6.


Researchers say Caithness should be proud of ‘elite midwife’ Christian Couper

18 June 2025
Researchers say Caithness should be proud of ‘elite midwife’ Christian Couper

Researchers say Caithness should be proud of ‘elite midwife’ Christian Couper

18 June 2025

University researchers have said that Caithness should be proud of an “elite midwife” from two centuries ago who delivered almost 4000 babies.


‘It’s up there with gala week now’: Wick RNLI set for Harbour Day

18 June 2025
‘It’s up there with gala week now’: Wick RNLI set for Harbour Day

‘It’s up there with gala week now’: Wick RNLI set for Harbour Day

18 June 2025

Lifeboat volunteers are hoping the “phenomenal” level of support for the annual Wick RNLI Harbour Day continues this weekend.


Thurso’s former Socially Growing shop available as community space after makeover

18 June 2025
Thurso’s former Socially Growing shop available as community space after makeover

Thurso’s former Socially Growing shop available as community space after makeover

18 June 2025

The former Socially Growing shop in Thurso town centre has been given a new lease of life as a community space that local groups can hire.


Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre raises over £10,000 for lifeboat service

18 June 2025
Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre raises over £10,000 for lifeboat service

Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre raises over £10,000 for lifeboat service

18 June 2025

The annual Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre at Scrabster was opened by Mac Macgill and featured stalls, pipe band, Highland dancers and emergency services.


Pentland United looking for improvement in Highland Amateur Cup clash

18 June 2025
Pentland United looking for improvement in Highland Amateur Cup clash

Pentland United looking for improvement in Highland Amateur Cup clash

18 June 2025

Pentland United will have to raise their energy levels when they face Inverness Athletic in the Highland Amateur Cup, says co-manager Michael Gray.


Newton Park pupils raise thousands for air ambulance appeal

18 June 2025
Newton Park pupils raise thousands for air ambulance appeal

Newton Park pupils raise thousands for air ambulance appeal

18 June 2025

Pupils at Newton Park Primary School in Wick have raised thousands of pounds for an appeal by Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.


Handcuffed to Megrahi: Former Caithness police officer tells of Lockerbie link

17 June 2025
Handcuffed to Megrahi: Former Caithness police officer tells of Lockerbie link

Handcuffed to Megrahi: Former Caithness police officer tells of Lockerbie link

17 June 2025

A former Caithness police officer has been recalling the “very surreal” experience of being handcuffed to Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.


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