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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.

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.


‘Our dad was an unsung hero’: Wick ceremony marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day

15 August 2025
‘Our dad was an unsung hero’: Wick ceremony marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day

‘Our dad was an unsung hero’: Wick ceremony marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day

15 August 2025

An “unsung hero” from Wick was remembered as part of a Victory over Japan commemoration this morning – on what would have been his 105th birthday.


‘Such a rewarding role’: Call for more volunteers to offer friendship in Caithness and north Sutherland

15 August 2025
‘Such a rewarding role’: Call for more volunteers to offer friendship in Caithness and north Sutherland

‘Such a rewarding role’: Call for more volunteers to offer friendship in Caithness and north Sutherland

15 August 2025

Befriending Caithness offers vital social contact to those who may otherwise feel isolated, working on a one-to-one basis and also in group settings.


Eighth season of archaeological work getting under way at Swartigill

14 August 2025
Eighth season of archaeological work getting under way at Swartigill

Eighth season of archaeological work getting under way at Swartigill

14 August 2025

The covers are coming off a mysterious and complex Iron Age settlement near Thrumster as the latest archaeological dig gets under way.


Pentland United ready for ‘tough test’ in semi-final clash with Maryburgh

14 August 2025
Pentland United ready for ‘tough test’ in semi-final clash with Maryburgh

Pentland United ready for ‘tough test’ in semi-final clash with Maryburgh

14 August 2025

Pentland United’s quest to retain the Highland Amateur Cup continues on Saturday as they take on Maryburgh with a place in the final at stake.


We’re desperate to avoid a shock result, says Brora manager

14 August 2025
We’re desperate to avoid a shock result, says Brora manager

We’re desperate to avoid a shock result, says Brora manager

14 August 2025

Steven Mackay admitted Brora Rangers were “slightly fortunate” to edge a 2-1 victory in the midweek Highland League derby against Wick Academy.


Halkirk United held to a draw in opening North Caledonian League game

14 August 2025
Halkirk United held to a draw in opening North Caledonian League game

Halkirk United held to a draw in opening North Caledonian League game

14 August 2025

Halkirk United had to settle for a share of the points against Bonar Bridge in their opening North Caledonian League fixture on Wednesday night.


‘You don’t always get what you deserve’: Wick Academy edged out by champions Brora

14 August 2025
‘You don’t always get what you deserve’: Wick Academy edged out by champions Brora

‘You don’t always get what you deserve’: Wick Academy edged out by champions Brora

14 August 2025

Gary Manson said Wick Academy could consider themselves “extremely unlucky” not to have taken a point from Wednesday night’s Highland League derby.


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