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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.

‘I think he was looking down on us’: Wick twins’ football fundraiser in memory of dad

30 July 2025
‘I think he was looking down on us’: Wick twins’ football fundraiser in memory of dad

‘I think he was looking down on us’: Wick twins’ football fundraiser in memory of dad

30 July 2025

Two footballing brothers from Wick staged a memorial match in honour of their late father – and ended up with a new member of the family.


Russian dolls take supreme award in Wick gala fancy-dress parade

30 July 2025
Russian dolls take supreme award in Wick gala fancy-dress parade

Russian dolls take supreme award in Wick gala fancy-dress parade

30 July 2025

A set of Russian dolls took the top trophy in the Wick Gala Week children’s fancy-dress parade at the Braehead on Tuesday evening.


New book explores how surfing took off in Thurso after ‘SOS’ plea

29 July 2025
New book explores how surfing took off in Thurso after ‘SOS’ plea

New book explores how surfing took off in Thurso after ‘SOS’ plea

29 July 2025

In his new book The View from the Shoulder, surfing journalist Roger Cox looks at how Thurso went from being ‘under the radar’ to a leading venue.


Club members join together for memorial tractor run around Caithness

29 July 2025
Club members join together for memorial tractor run around Caithness

Club members join together for memorial tractor run around Caithness

29 July 2025

Members of Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club joined in a memorial tractor run as a tribute to Brian Polson, their former vice-chairman.


BT call centre staff hand over cheque to Thurso cycling charity

29 July 2025
BT call centre staff hand over cheque to Thurso cycling charity

BT call centre staff hand over cheque to Thurso cycling charity

29 July 2025

Staff at the BT call centre in Thurso selected three good causes to benefit from their charity fund, with Cycling Without Age being one of them.


Acks boost their play-off hopes with derby success against Pentland

29 July 2025
Acks boost their play-off hopes with derby success against Pentland

Acks boost their play-off hopes with derby success against Pentland

29 July 2025

Kyle Innes praised his Acks team for coming through “a real test of character” as they boosted their play-off hopes with a 1-0 victory over Pentland.


King hands over medals for Thurso lifeboat ‘legend’

28 July 2025
King hands over medals for Thurso lifeboat ‘legend’

King hands over medals for Thurso lifeboat ‘legend’

28 July 2025

The commitment of a Thurso lifeboat stalwart who “has lived and breathed the RNLI” was recognised during this week’s royal visit to Scrabster.


‘A real delight and an honour’ as King Charles offers 70th birthday greetings to Dounreay

28 July 2025
‘A real delight and an honour’ as King Charles offers 70th birthday greetings to Dounreay

‘A real delight and an honour’ as King Charles offers 70th birthday greetings to Dounreay

28 July 2025

The King wished a happy birthday to Dounreay after hearing about its importance to Caithness over the past 70 years and the site clean-up programme.


‘A real ding-dong affair’: Pentland United through to last four of Highland Amateur Cup after shootout

27 July 2025
‘A real ding-dong affair’: Pentland United through to last four of Highland Amateur Cup after shootout

‘A real ding-dong affair’: Pentland United through to last four of Highland Amateur Cup after shootout

27 July 2025

Goalkeeper Connor Dunnett was the hero as Pentland United sealed their place in the Highland Amateur Cup semi-finals by beating Avoch on penalties.


‘Forgotten about because of their remoteness’: Call for Flow Country railway cottages to be listed

25 July 2025
‘Forgotten about because of their remoteness’: Call for Flow Country railway cottages to be listed

‘Forgotten about because of their remoteness’: Call for Flow Country railway cottages to be listed

25 July 2025

A plea has been made for former railway workers’ cottages in the Flow Country to be given official recognition for their historic importance.


Wick Academy aim to get off to a winning start on their travels

24 July 2025
Wick Academy aim to get off to a winning start on their travels

Wick Academy aim to get off to a winning start on their travels

24 July 2025

Wick Academy will try to end a 13-year wait this weekend by picking up an away win on the opening day of the Highland League season.


Pentland United players need to win individual battles in Avoch clash

23 July 2025
Pentland United players need to win individual battles in Avoch clash

Pentland United players need to win individual battles in Avoch clash

23 July 2025

The Stabbies are the only Caithness team left in this season’s Highland Amateur Cup and they can expect a tough test against Avoch on Saturday.


‘We didn’t want them to win the league against us’: Wick Groats already looking to next season

23 July 2025
‘We didn’t want them to win the league against us’: Wick Groats already looking to next season

‘We didn’t want them to win the league against us’: Wick Groats already looking to next season

23 July 2025

Kevin Anderson accepts that the county league title race is effectively finished despite Wick Groats’ 4-2 victory over table-topping Pentland United.


More than 40 volunteers join forces for summer spruce-up in Wick

22 July 2025
More than 40 volunteers join forces for summer spruce-up in Wick

More than 40 volunteers join forces for summer spruce-up in Wick

22 July 2025

More than 40 volunteers rallied round to give Wick its summer spruce-up, ensuring the town would be looking its best for the County Show and gala.


Milestone for Thurso Repair Café with 100th fix ahead of July session

22 July 2025
Milestone for Thurso Repair Café with 100th fix ahead of July session

Milestone for Thurso Repair Café with 100th fix ahead of July session

22 July 2025

Thurso Community Development Trust’s popular Repair Café is back this Saturday, with the team focusing on a new theme: “Ready, Steady, Fix It!”


‘We just want the town to enjoy it’: Wick set for extra day of gala activities

22 July 2025
‘We just want the town to enjoy it’: Wick set for extra day of gala activities

‘We just want the town to enjoy it’: Wick set for extra day of gala activities

22 July 2025

Wick’s annual gala week programme is so packed this year that it will extend into an extra full day of activities after the second Saturday.


County Show 2025: ‘Every year is different’ for flower tent competitors

22 July 2025
County Show 2025: ‘Every year is different’ for flower tent competitors

County Show 2025: ‘Every year is different’ for flower tent competitors

22 July 2025

There was a notable increase in floral art entries at the County Show, as well as in the children’s section. Trophies will be presented next month.


Thistle well placed to reach Steven Cup final after Gunn’s five-star display

21 July 2025
Thistle well placed to reach Steven Cup final after Gunn’s five-star display

Thistle well placed to reach Steven Cup final after Gunn’s five-star display

21 July 2025

Free-scoring Wick Thistle look set to secure a place in the Steven Cup final after hammering Watten 8-1 in the first leg of their semi.


Public will get a chance to explore Wick Town Hall history

21 July 2025
Public will get a chance to explore Wick Town Hall history

Public will get a chance to explore Wick Town Hall history

21 July 2025

Members of the public are being given an opportunity to look inside Wick Town Hall on Tuesday, July 29, from 2pm until 4pm.


Manager pleased with Wick squad’s fitness after back-to-back pre-season wins

21 July 2025
Manager pleased with Wick squad’s fitness after back-to-back pre-season wins

Manager pleased with Wick squad’s fitness after back-to-back pre-season wins

21 July 2025

Gary Manson has become all too aware that “there is no such thing as a full squad” as Wick Academy approach the opening game of the new season.


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