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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.

Highland councillors urged to ‘stand firm’ over Mey battery storage scheme

07 September 2025
Highland councillors urged to ‘stand firm’ over Mey battery storage scheme

Highland councillors urged to ‘stand firm’ over Mey battery storage scheme

07 September 2025

A campaign group is urging Highland councillors to “stand firm” against plans for a major battery scheme near the Castle of Mey.


‘They all light up’: Therapy ponies pay a visit to Thurso care home

07 September 2025
‘They all light up’: Therapy ponies pay a visit to Thurso care home

‘They all light up’: Therapy ponies pay a visit to Thurso care home

07 September 2025

Residents at a Thurso care home were delighted to come face to face with two four-legged friends – a pair of miniature Shetland ponies.


Harbour festival at Lybster will be a celebration of coastal communities

05 September 2025
Harbour festival at Lybster will be a celebration of coastal communities

Harbour festival at Lybster will be a celebration of coastal communities

05 September 2025

Lybster’s seafaring history will be celebrated at a family-friendly harbour festival next weekend, organised by Waterlines heritage centre.


‘Why invest in Caithness tourism if our environment is being trashed by turbines?’

05 September 2025
‘Why invest in Caithness tourism if our environment is being trashed by turbines?’

‘Why invest in Caithness tourism if our environment is being trashed by turbines?’

05 September 2025

Efforts to develop local tourism enterprises are being undermined by the continuing spread of renewable energy developments, it has been claimed.


Seasonal opening will ‘help secure long-term future’ of North Coast Visitor Centre

05 September 2025
Seasonal opening will ‘help secure long-term future’ of North Coast Visitor Centre

Seasonal opening will ‘help secure long-term future’ of North Coast Visitor Centre

05 September 2025

Thurso’s North Coast Visitor Centre is switching to seasonal opening against a backdrop of rising costs and fewer visitors during the winter period.


£65,000 asking price as Wick-based Caithness Seacoast goes on market

05 September 2025
£65,000 asking price as Wick-based Caithness Seacoast goes on market

£65,000 asking price as Wick-based Caithness Seacoast goes on market

05 September 2025

The couple who have been running Caithness Seacoast tours for the past 17 years are putting it on the market with an asking price of £65,000.


Wick manager warns ‘every game is going to be difficult this season’

05 September 2025
Wick manager warns ‘every game is going to be difficult this season’

Wick manager warns ‘every game is going to be difficult this season’

05 September 2025

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson has underlined his message that there are no easy games in the Highland League ahead of their clash with Rothes.


Caithness FM ‘in good hands’ after long-serving directors stand down

04 September 2025
Caithness FM ‘in good hands’ after long-serving directors stand down

Caithness FM ‘in good hands’ after long-serving directors stand down

04 September 2025

Two of the key roles at Caithness FM have changed hands following the retiral of three long-serving directors at the community radio station.


Staxigoe village hall is officially reopened after £215,000 revamp

04 September 2025
Staxigoe village hall is officially reopened after £215,000 revamp

Staxigoe village hall is officially reopened after £215,000 revamp

04 September 2025

A major revamp at Staxigoe village hall has created a community venue “suitable for the 21st century”.


Caithness and Sutherland pupils learn about road safety at fun event in Wick

03 September 2025
Caithness and Sutherland pupils learn about road safety at fun event in Wick

Caithness and Sutherland pupils learn about road safety at fun event in Wick

03 September 2025

Primary six pupils from schools across Caithness and Sutherland were given an insight into road safety at an event in the Pulteney Centre.


Topless rugby player gives Caithness photographer a unique shot

03 September 2025
Topless rugby player gives Caithness photographer a unique shot

Topless rugby player gives Caithness photographer a unique shot

03 September 2025

A rugby player in action with his shirt off was something James Gunn had never witnessed before in 17 years of photographing Caithness rugby matches.


Locum GPs at Caithness medical group costing over £620,000 a year

03 September 2025
Locum GPs at Caithness medical group costing over £620,000 a year

Locum GPs at Caithness medical group costing over £620,000 a year

03 September 2025

The costs of employing locum GPs at Three Harbours Medical Group in Caithness are running at more than £620,000 a year, it has emerged.


Caithness United U16s ‘worthy winners’ after scoring seven against St Duthus

02 September 2025
Caithness United U16s ‘worthy winners’ after scoring seven against St Duthus

Caithness United U16s ‘worthy winners’ after scoring seven against St Duthus

02 September 2025

Caithness United under-16s made it two wins from two after defeating St Duthus 7-1 at Watten, while the U14s were beaten 3-2 by Orkney in Thurso.


Caithness village surgery ‘will temporarily close to patients on Thursdays’ in six-month trial

02 September 2025
Caithness village surgery ‘will temporarily close to patients on Thursdays’ in six-month trial

Caithness village surgery ‘will temporarily close to patients on Thursdays’ in six-month trial

02 September 2025

Lybster’s GP surgery is to remain closed on Thursdays over the next six months to help ease the “significant pressure” on the small admin team there.


Wick Academy manager is happy to pick up a point at Inverurie

01 September 2025
Wick Academy manager is happy to pick up a point at Inverurie

Wick Academy manager is happy to pick up a point at Inverurie

01 September 2025

An away point against Inverurie Locos will always count as a good result as far as Wick Academy manager Gary Manson is concerned.


Youngsters complete Thurso Library’s Summer Reading Challenge

01 September 2025
Youngsters complete Thurso Library’s Summer Reading Challenge

Youngsters complete Thurso Library’s Summer Reading Challenge

01 September 2025

Medals and certificates have been handed over after Thurso Library’s annual Summer Reading Challenge on the theme of The Story Garden.


£120,000 a year community benefit pledge if 200m Olrig turbines go ahead

25 August 2025
£120,000 a year community benefit pledge if 200m Olrig turbines go ahead

£120,000 a year community benefit pledge if 200m Olrig turbines go ahead

25 August 2025

The energy company behind proposed wind farm near Olrig Hill has said “we believe it is important to be open and transparent with our neighbours”.


Work ‘nearing completion’ on Wick town centre’s rising bollards

24 August 2025
Work ‘nearing completion’ on Wick town centre’s rising bollards

Work ‘nearing completion’ on Wick town centre’s rising bollards

24 August 2025

Work is “nearing completion” on the rising bollards in Wick and it is likely that a public meeting will be held before the system gets under way.


Macadie says bigger squad this season is benefiting Wick Academy

24 August 2025
Macadie says bigger squad this season is benefiting Wick Academy

Macadie says bigger squad this season is benefiting Wick Academy

24 August 2025

Mark Macadie is convinced that Wick Academy’s increased squad numbers will stand the club in good stead as the season progresses.


RNLI will benefit from fitness class at John O’Groats signpost

24 August 2025
RNLI will benefit from fitness class at John O’Groats signpost

RNLI will benefit from fitness class at John O’Groats signpost

24 August 2025

The John O’Groats signpost is to provide the backdrop for a morning fitness class next month that will benefit the lifeboat service.


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