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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.

Volunteers get a helping hand from construction firm on Old Wick path upgrade

13 August 2025
Volunteers get a helping hand from construction firm on Old Wick path upgrade

Volunteers get a helping hand from construction firm on Old Wick path upgrade

13 August 2025

Improvements to a footpath linking Wick cemetery with new housing and the coast will make “a huge difference” to the many walkers who use the route.


John O’Groats no longer the destination for rowers misidentified as ‘illegal migrants’

13 August 2025
John O’Groats no longer the destination for rowers misidentified as ‘illegal migrants’

John O’Groats no longer the destination for rowers misidentified as ‘illegal migrants’

13 August 2025

The team of four endurance rowers who were mistaken for possible illegal migrants by an MP won’t be going all the way to John O’Groats after all.


‘They will have a devastating effect’: Caithness campaigner says wind schemes are not needed

13 August 2025
‘They will have a devastating effect’: Caithness campaigner says wind schemes are not needed

‘They will have a devastating effect’: Caithness campaigner says wind schemes are not needed

13 August 2025

A campaigner has warned that two wind energy projects planned in Caithness will have a “devastating effect” on important landscapes.


Caithness Ladies hit 15 to secure highest-ever league position

12 August 2025
Caithness Ladies hit 15 to secure highest-ever league position

Caithness Ladies hit 15 to secure highest-ever league position

12 August 2025

Caithness Ladies have secured their highest-ever finish in the SWF Highlands and Islands League, and now have a cup semi-final to look forward to.


‘A real team effort’: Top Joe’s get first win of season in final week

12 August 2025
‘A real team effort’: Top Joe’s get first win of season in final week

‘A real team effort’: Top Joe’s get first win of season in final week

12 August 2025

Top Joe’s manager Bruce Cormack praised his players for their commitment after they finally achieved their first victory of the county league season.


SEPA report provides ‘reassurance for communities’ after Chernobyl contamination fears

11 August 2025
SEPA report provides ‘reassurance for communities’ after Chernobyl contamination fears

SEPA report provides ‘reassurance for communities’ after Chernobyl contamination fears

11 August 2025

Chernobyl-related concerns over renewable energy schemes have been allayed after the environmental regulator found no realistic risk to human health.


Masonic motorcyclists show their support for Thurso ambulance crews

11 August 2025
Masonic motorcyclists show their support for Thurso ambulance crews

Masonic motorcyclists show their support for Thurso ambulance crews

11 August 2025

A group of Masonic riders rolled into Thurso weekend – and they showed their support for the town’s ambulance crews by handing over £750.


Manager accepts Wick will be seen as underdogs in derby clash with Brora

11 August 2025
Manager accepts Wick will be seen as underdogs in derby clash with Brora

Manager accepts Wick will be seen as underdogs in derby clash with Brora

11 August 2025

Wick Academy welcome Brora Rangers to Harmsworth Park on Wednesday night and the Scorries will be full of confidence after their victory at Huntly.


‘We will keep pushing as hard as we can’: Pentland United lift third trophy of season

11 August 2025
‘We will keep pushing as hard as we can’: Pentland United lift third trophy of season

‘We will keep pushing as hard as we can’: Pentland United lift third trophy of season

11 August 2025

Pentland United ended a 12-year wait when they brought the David Allan Shield back to Dunnet after a 3-0 victory over Castletown on Saturday.


‘Great achievement’ for Castletown to reach three finals, says McKenna

11 August 2025
‘Great achievement’ for Castletown to reach three finals, says McKenna

‘Great achievement’ for Castletown to reach three finals, says McKenna

11 August 2025

Castletown manager Tom McKenna admitted he had no complaints about losing out to Pentland United in the David Allan Shield final in Thurso.


Endurance rowers, not illegal migrants: charity crew heading to John O’Groats as part of £57m challenge

09 August 2025
Endurance rowers, not illegal migrants: charity crew heading to John O’Groats as part of £57m challenge

Endurance rowers, not illegal migrants: charity crew heading to John O’Groats as part of £57m challenge

09 August 2025

An MP wondered if they were illegal migrants, but in fact they are a team of four experienced rowers who are trying to raise £57m for MND research.


Enterprise agency sees ‘good cause for optimism’ in Caithness and Sutherland

09 August 2025
Enterprise agency sees ‘good cause for optimism’ in Caithness and Sutherland

Enterprise agency sees ‘good cause for optimism’ in Caithness and Sutherland

09 August 2025

HIE has promised that it will work hard to ensure businesses and communities across Caithness and Sutherland benefit from a range of opportunities.


Two more towheads taken through Wick for Subsea 7 contract

08 August 2025
Two more towheads taken through Wick for Subsea 7 contract

Two more towheads taken through Wick for Subsea 7 contract

08 August 2025

Two more Subsea 7 towheads have been transported through Wick – bringing the total to five this summer.


‘The future is looking bright’: Wick Thistle manager proud of his double-winning team

08 August 2025
‘The future is looking bright’: Wick Thistle manager proud of his double-winning team

‘The future is looking bright’: Wick Thistle manager proud of his double-winning team

08 August 2025

Owen Harrold says his Wick Thistle players have fully deserved their double success this season, winning the Division Two title and the Steven Cup.


‘No panic’ after Wick Academy start Highland League campaign with three defeats

08 August 2025
‘No panic’ after Wick Academy start Highland League campaign with three defeats

‘No panic’ after Wick Academy start Highland League campaign with three defeats

08 August 2025

There is “no panic mode” at Harmsworth Park despite what is statistically Wick Academy’s worst start to a Highland League campaign for 21 years.


Answers sought over parking permit survey form delivered to Thurso residents

07 August 2025
Answers sought over parking permit survey form delivered to Thurso residents

Answers sought over parking permit survey form delivered to Thurso residents

07 August 2025

A campaign group is keen to get to the bottom of a survey form that has been distributed in Thurso seeking feedback on a parking permit scheme.


‘It’s soul-destroying’: Wick’s new playpark equipment targeted by vandals

07 August 2025
‘It’s soul-destroying’: Wick’s new playpark equipment targeted by vandals

‘It’s soul-destroying’: Wick’s new playpark equipment targeted by vandals

07 August 2025

Community councillors are dismayed that a playpark is being targeted by vandals – while new equipment is still in the process of being installed.


Thurso Pentland ‘should be really proud’ after missing out on promotion play-off

07 August 2025
Thurso Pentland ‘should be really proud’ after missing out on promotion play-off

Thurso Pentland ‘should be really proud’ after missing out on promotion play-off

07 August 2025

Thurso Pentland’s players have been told to hold their heads high after keeping up their promotion push until the penultimate week of the season.


Call goes out for volunteers at Thurso cancer centre with new committee now in place

06 August 2025
Call goes out for volunteers at Thurso cancer centre with new committee now in place

Call goes out for volunteers at Thurso cancer centre with new committee now in place

06 August 2025

A plea has gone out for additional volunteers to give a helping hand at North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre in Thurso.


‘They need to finish the job’: Wick plea after long wait for white lines at junction

06 August 2025
‘They need to finish the job’: Wick plea after long wait for white lines at junction

‘They need to finish the job’: Wick plea after long wait for white lines at junction

06 August 2025

A fresh plea has gone out for white lines to be painted at a busy crossroads in Wick – a year after Highland Council carried out resurfacing work.


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