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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.

Halkirk United manager says summer/winter crossover has ‘pretty brutal’ impact

21 August 2025
Halkirk United manager says summer/winter crossover has ‘pretty brutal’ impact

Halkirk United manager says summer/winter crossover has ‘pretty brutal’ impact

21 August 2025

The Anglers are targeting their first win of the new North Caledonian League season, against St Duthus, following draws in the opening two fixtures.


‘It should be exciting’: John O’Groats Strongest Man set to return

21 August 2025
‘It should be exciting’: John O’Groats Strongest Man set to return

‘It should be exciting’: John O’Groats Strongest Man set to return

21 August 2025

Competitors from across Scotland will be putting their muscles to the test when the John O’Groats Strongest Man competition returns on September 7.


‘Our boys really stood up to it’: Gallacher hails Wick effort against Staggies

21 August 2025
‘Our boys really stood up to it’: Gallacher hails Wick effort against Staggies

‘Our boys really stood up to it’: Gallacher hails Wick effort against Staggies

21 August 2025

“It’s a really enjoyable place to be at the moment,” Wick goalkeeper Lewis Gallacher said after an encouraging run of form in the Highland League.


Energy, enthusiasm, aggression, organisation: Manson happy with Wick performance levels

21 August 2025
Energy, enthusiasm, aggression, organisation: Manson happy with Wick performance levels

Energy, enthusiasm, aggression, organisation: Manson happy with Wick performance levels

21 August 2025

Gary Manson praised his players for their “brilliant” work rate after a 3-0 defeat to an experienced Ross County side in the North of Scotland Cup.


Bonar clash ‘will be an indicator of where the squad is’ for Thurso

20 August 2025
Bonar clash ‘will be an indicator of where the squad is’ for Thurso

Bonar clash ‘will be an indicator of where the squad is’ for Thurso

20 August 2025

Thurso manager Ross Sutherland believes Saturday’s trip to Bonar Bridge will be an opportunity for the team to set a bar for the 2025/26 campaign.


‘I might have shed a tear’: Helaina swims from Stroma to Gills despite fear of deep water

20 August 2025
‘I might have shed a tear’: Helaina swims from Stroma to Gills despite fear of deep water

‘I might have shed a tear’: Helaina swims from Stroma to Gills despite fear of deep water

20 August 2025

A local charity swimmer has said she feels overwhelmed by the support she has received after crossing the Pentland Firth from Stroma to the mainland.


Councillors urged to fight against Olrig turbines that will ‘scar the county’

20 August 2025
Councillors urged to fight against Olrig turbines that will ‘scar the county’

Councillors urged to fight against Olrig turbines that will ‘scar the county’

20 August 2025

Highland councillors are being urged to “fight to stop our county being completely overrun with inefficient renewable energy projects”.


New album by Runrig founder member was produced in Wick

19 August 2025
New album by Runrig founder member was produced in Wick

New album by Runrig founder member was produced in Wick

19 August 2025

There is notable Caithness input to a new album by a founder member of Runrig, with Gordon Gunn, Addie Harper and Grant Lyall all involved.


Staxigoe United double in Caithness AFA player of the year awards

19 August 2025
Staxigoe United double in Caithness AFA player of the year awards

Staxigoe United double in Caithness AFA player of the year awards

19 August 2025

There was a double achievement for Staxigoe United in the Caithness AFA player of the year awards, with Sam Mackay and Arran Bain both honoured.


Caithness martial art students showed ‘exceptional skills and spirit’ at world championships

19 August 2025
Caithness martial art students showed ‘exceptional skills and spirit’ at world championships

Caithness martial art students showed ‘exceptional skills and spirit’ at world championships

19 August 2025

Eleven students from Halkirk-based martial art club Caithness Tang Soo Do represented Team Scotland on the world stage and came home with 15 medals.


Wick bowler (11) becomes youngest Northern Counties junior champion

18 August 2025
Wick bowler (11) becomes youngest Northern Counties junior champion

Wick bowler (11) becomes youngest Northern Counties junior champion

18 August 2025

A primary school pupil from Wick has become the Northern Counties champion for under-25s after winning the final in Invergordon.


Back-to-back away wins in Highland League for ‘resolute’ Wick Academy

18 August 2025
Back-to-back away wins in Highland League for ‘resolute’ Wick Academy

Back-to-back away wins in Highland League for ‘resolute’ Wick Academy

18 August 2025

Gary Manson has urged his Wick squad to be more resolute – and the signs are promising, with back-to-back away wins against Huntly and Forres.


‘A lot to be proud of’ for Pentland United despite Highland Amateur Cup exit

18 August 2025
‘A lot to be proud of’ for Pentland United despite Highland Amateur Cup exit

‘A lot to be proud of’ for Pentland United despite Highland Amateur Cup exit

18 August 2025

Michael Gray insisted it had been “a really positive season” for Pentland United despite the disappointment of going out of the Highland Amateur Cup.


First division football is ‘what the club needs and deserves’, says Castletown captain

18 August 2025
First division football is ‘what the club needs and deserves’, says Castletown captain

First division football is ‘what the club needs and deserves’, says Castletown captain

18 August 2025

Danny Mackay has vowed that Castletown will be ready to go again next year in CAFA Division One after the unique demands of the 2025 campaign.


Caithness natural history photographer to give illustrated talk at Nucleus

17 August 2025
Caithness natural history photographer to give illustrated talk at Nucleus

Caithness natural history photographer to give illustrated talk at Nucleus

17 August 2025

Award-winning natural history photographer Ken Crossan is to be guest speaker at the next John O’Groats Book Festival event, in Wick on September 17.


Last VC recipient was honoured by Catalina tour that stopped off in Wick

17 August 2025
Last VC recipient was honoured by Catalina tour that stopped off in Wick

Last VC recipient was honoured by Catalina tour that stopped off in Wick

17 August 2025

Britain’s last World War II VC recipient has died, just over a year after tribute was paid to him during a flying-boat tour that stopped off in Wick.


Highland farms and estates urged to take part in agritourism survey

17 August 2025
Highland farms and estates urged to take part in agritourism survey

Highland farms and estates urged to take part in agritourism survey

17 August 2025

If targets are met, the combined value of agritourism and farm retail will reach £250 million by 2030 and support nearly 10,000 full-time jobs.


EV drivers ‘enjoying greater range confidence than ever before’, transport secretary says on Caithness visit

16 August 2025
EV drivers ‘enjoying greater range confidence than ever before’, transport secretary says on Caithness visit

EV drivers ‘enjoying greater range confidence than ever before’, transport secretary says on Caithness visit

16 August 2025

Scottish Government support is helping to give motorists greater confidence in EV range, Fiona Hyslop said during a visit to Halkirk.


Doors Open Days in Caithness and Sutherland: a chance to ‘see behind the scenes’

16 August 2025
Doors Open Days in Caithness and Sutherland: a chance to ‘see behind the scenes’

Doors Open Days in Caithness and Sutherland: a chance to ‘see behind the scenes’

16 August 2025

More than 20 venues across Caithness and Sutherland are taking part in Doors Open Days 2025, celebrating the country’s built and cultural heritage.


Tyre sponsorship plea by 19-year-old Caithness rally driver

15 August 2025
Tyre sponsorship plea by 19-year-old Caithness rally driver

Tyre sponsorship plea by 19-year-old Caithness rally driver

15 August 2025

Caithness driver Jack Ryan has issued an appeal for tyre sponsorship as he seeks to continue his run of success in the Scottish Rally Championship.


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