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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.

‘Beth is my guiding light’: Ben cycling to John O’Groats in memory of daughter

30 June 2025
‘Beth is my guiding light’: Ben cycling to John O’Groats in memory of daughter

‘Beth is my guiding light’: Ben cycling to John O’Groats in memory of daughter

30 June 2025

A father is aiming to reach John O’Groats this Saturday after a bike ride from Land’s End in memory of his daughter who died from bone cancer.


Thurso brothers win medals at Highland Disability Sport event

30 June 2025
Thurso brothers win medals at Highland Disability Sport event

Thurso brothers win medals at Highland Disability Sport event

30 June 2025

Thurso brothers Aaron and Innis Mahon had a successful day at the annual senior athletics event organised by Highland Disability Sport in Inverness.


Caithness Ladies move to within three points of leaders after 6-1 victory

30 June 2025
Caithness Ladies move to within three points of leaders after 6-1 victory

Caithness Ladies move to within three points of leaders after 6-1 victory

30 June 2025

In-form Caithness Ladies moved to within three points of leaders Buckie with a 6-1 win against Clachnacuddin in the SWF Highlands and Islands League.


Amentum presents squad T-shirts to Caithness Junior Badminton Club

29 June 2025
Amentum presents squad T-shirts to Caithness Junior Badminton Club

Amentum presents squad T-shirts to Caithness Junior Badminton Club

29 June 2025

Caithness Junior Badminton Club has received a set of squad T-shirts sponsored by Amentum, a company involved in Dounreay decommissioning work.


Caithness porridge enthusiast’s Divine Spurtles raise over £2400 for charity

29 June 2025
Caithness porridge enthusiast’s Divine Spurtles raise over £2400 for charity

Caithness porridge enthusiast’s Divine Spurtles raise over £2400 for charity

29 June 2025

Doug Mackay has raised thousands of pounds for Mary’s Meals by selling handcrafted spurtles made from wood that came from an old church pew in Wick.


Thurso-based AG Coaching takes youth football training to Wick and Brora

28 June 2025
Thurso-based AG Coaching takes youth football training to Wick and Brora

Thurso-based AG Coaching takes youth football training to Wick and Brora

28 June 2025

More than 250 youngsters aged from two to 15 have signed up so far for summer coaching sessions which include two one-day camps in Thurso.


Eain Mackintosh Cup final will be Dunnet Bay derby

28 June 2025
Eain Mackintosh Cup final will be Dunnet Bay derby

Eain Mackintosh Cup final will be Dunnet Bay derby

28 June 2025

Pentland United ended High Ormlie Hotspur’s hopes of a third successive Eain Mackintosh Cup success, while Castletown beat Halkirk in the other semi.


Community’s chance to see ‘fabulous’ Wick campsite after programme of improvements

26 June 2025
Community’s chance to see ‘fabulous’ Wick campsite after programme of improvements

Community’s chance to see ‘fabulous’ Wick campsite after programme of improvements

26 June 2025

Members of the public will be able to see for themselves why Wick River Campsite is so highly rated at a community open taking place this Sunday.


Thurso Pentland pushing for play-off spot after ‘big learning curve’

26 June 2025
Thurso Pentland pushing for play-off spot after ‘big learning curve’

Thurso Pentland pushing for play-off spot after ‘big learning curve’

26 June 2025

Co-managers Ian Smith and Liam Forbes have hailed the togetherness in the Thurso Pentland squad as they keep up their push for the play-off spot.


Former club captain Farquhar is new interim chairman of Wick Academy

26 June 2025
Former club captain Farquhar is new interim chairman of Wick Academy

Former club captain Farquhar is new interim chairman of Wick Academy

26 June 2025

Highland League club Wick Academy have confirmed that former captain Alan Farquhar has taken over as interim chairman, replacing Pat Miller.


New kit for Thurso Swifts from Dounreay Employees Charity Fund

26 June 2025
New kit for Thurso Swifts from Dounreay Employees Charity Fund

New kit for Thurso Swifts from Dounreay Employees Charity Fund

26 June 2025

Caithness AFA second division side Thurso Swifts have been presented with a new away kit sponsored by the Dounreay Employees Charity Fund.


Will completes ‘strange and unique’ end-to-end walk in memory of best friend

26 June 2025
Will completes ‘strange and unique’ end-to-end walk in memory of best friend

Will completes ‘strange and unique’ end-to-end walk in memory of best friend

26 June 2025

A 21-year-old charity walker from Norfolk has completed a 1200-mile trek from Land’s End to John O’Groats in memory of his best friend.


McKenna says two-goal Campbell can be ‘missing piece’ for Caithness Ladies

25 June 2025
McKenna says two-goal Campbell can be ‘missing piece’ for Caithness Ladies

McKenna says two-goal Campbell can be ‘missing piece’ for Caithness Ladies

25 June 2025

Head coach Tom McKenna believes Shannon Campbell can be “the missing piece” for Caithness Ladies after making a return to football.


Eain Mackintosh Cup is special for Hotspur squad, says goalkeeper Gallacher

25 June 2025
Eain Mackintosh Cup is special for Hotspur squad, says goalkeeper Gallacher

Eain Mackintosh Cup is special for Hotspur squad, says goalkeeper Gallacher

25 June 2025

Lewis Gallacher is hoping High Ormlie can continue their special relationship with the Eain Mackintosh Cup by knocking out Pentland United on Friday.


Staxigoe will have to get by without top marksman after recent scoring spree

25 June 2025
Staxigoe will have to get by without top marksman after recent scoring spree

Staxigoe will have to get by without top marksman after recent scoring spree

25 June 2025

Staxigoe United have been scoring goals for fun but they will have to make do without their leading marksman for the remainder of the campaign.


New home and away kits and run-out tops for Pentland United

25 June 2025
New home and away kits and run-out tops for Pentland United

New home and away kits and run-out tops for Pentland United

25 June 2025

County champions Pentland United received a triple boost from their sponsors when a new home kit, away kit and set of run-out tops were handed over.


Strong performance by Caithness runner in U18 International Youth Cup

24 June 2025
Strong performance by Caithness runner in U18 International Youth Cup

Strong performance by Caithness runner in U18 International Youth Cup

24 June 2025

Caithness teenager Billy Sutherland proudly represented Scotland at the U18 International Youth Cup in Slovakia in a highly competitive field.


Wick High School pupils’ funding boost for Caithness RDA

24 June 2025
Wick High School pupils’ funding boost for Caithness RDA

Wick High School pupils’ funding boost for Caithness RDA

24 June 2025

A funding award from Wick High School pupils will help towards running costs and equipment, as well as a new trophy, for the Caithness RDA group.


School sport awards in Highland have more than doubled over past year

24 June 2025
School sport awards in Highland have more than doubled over past year

School sport awards in Highland have more than doubled over past year

24 June 2025

Highland schools are showing their passion for sport, with more than 60 of them now proud recipients of a SportScotland School Sport Award.


Memorial garden benefits from Wick Thistle ‘teamwork and enthusiasm’

24 June 2025
Memorial garden benefits from Wick Thistle ‘teamwork and enthusiasm’

Memorial garden benefits from Wick Thistle ‘teamwork and enthusiasm’

24 June 2025

Wick’s World War II memorial garden in Bank Row has again benefited from the community spirit of amateur football team Wick Thistle.


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