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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.

Inverness writer to give opening talk at 2025 John O’Groats Book Festival

30 March 2025
Inverness writer to give opening talk at 2025 John O’Groats Book Festival

Inverness writer to give opening talk at 2025 John O’Groats Book Festival

30 March 2025

The John O’Groats Book Festival programme for 2025 will get under way on Sunday, April 6, with a talk by Inverness writer Jennifer Morag Henderson.


£11.5m track upgrade will mean three-week closure for rail line north of Dingwall

27 March 2025
£11.5m track upgrade will mean three-week closure for rail line north of Dingwall

£11.5m track upgrade will mean three-week closure for rail line north of Dingwall

27 March 2025

The Far North Line will be closed north of Dingwall for three weeks in June so that a £11.5 million track upgrading programme can be carried out.


Clachnacuddin manager praises board as club enjoying best season in years

20 February 2025
Clachnacuddin manager praises board as club enjoying best season in years

Clachnacuddin manager praises board as club enjoying best season in years

20 February 2025

Clach pick up another win on Wednesday night.


Pentland United set for 24-hour running challenge in aid of Sophie’s Story

16 February 2025
Pentland United set for 24-hour running challenge in aid of Sophie’s Story

Pentland United set for 24-hour running challenge in aid of Sophie’s Story

16 February 2025

Caithness amateur football champions Pentland United are preparing for a 24-hour fundraising running challenge as a Sophie’s Story fundraiser.


Caithness goalscorer to run Inverness Half Marathon for Sophie’s Story

23 January 2025
Caithness goalscorer to run Inverness Half Marathon for Sophie’s Story

Caithness goalscorer to run Inverness Half Marathon for Sophie’s Story

23 January 2025

James Murray is running the Inverness Half Marathon next month to support Sophie’s Story, set up for little Sophie Mason who has Batten disease.


Thurso teenager proud to be included in Caley Thistle first team squad

13 November 2024
Thurso teenager proud to be included in Caley Thistle first team squad

Thurso teenager proud to be included in Caley Thistle first team squad

13 November 2024

Teen determined to “improve every day” after earning a professional contract with Inverness Caledonian Thistle.


New grant fund for projects cutting carbon emissions in Highlands and Islands

28 September 2024
New grant fund for projects cutting carbon emissions in Highlands and Islands

New grant fund for projects cutting carbon emissions in Highlands and Islands

28 September 2024

Businesses and social enterprises in the north looking to reduce the environmental impacts of their operations can apply to a new Green Grant Fund.


Fed-up woman (75) carries out her own road repairs

20 August 2024
Fed-up woman (75) carries out her own road repairs

Fed-up woman (75) carries out her own road repairs

20 August 2024

A 75-year-old Caithness woman was so fed up with the state of the road outside her house that she decided to fix it herself this week.


Did central part of Stonehenge come from Caithness?

15 August 2024
Did central part of Stonehenge come from Caithness?

Did central part of Stonehenge come from Caithness?

15 August 2024

Archaeology experts are asking themselves why a key element of Stonehenge might have been transported all the way from the far north of Scotland.


Long-term loss of part of A9 in far north would be ‘disastrous’

29 July 2024
Long-term loss of part of A9 in far north would be ‘disastrous’

Long-term loss of part of A9 in far north would be ‘disastrous’

29 July 2024

Any long-term loss of part of the northern A9 would be “disastrous” for Caithness and Sutherland, the area’s MSP Maree Todd has been told.


A9 toilet map ‘to help ensure comfort and convenience’ for Caithness mums-to-be

12 July 2024
A9 toilet map ‘to help ensure comfort and convenience’ for Caithness mums-to-be

A9 toilet map ‘to help ensure comfort and convenience’ for Caithness mums-to-be

12 July 2024

NHS Highland has come up with an at-a-glance list of lavatories that are available for pregnant women to use between Caithness and Raigmore.


Highland councillor calls for 'meaningful change' as he joins Alba Party

07 March 2024
Highland councillor calls for 'meaningful change' as he joins Alba Party

Highland councillor calls for 'meaningful change' as he joins Alba Party

07 March 2024

Councillor Karl Rosie insisted the Highlands can be "one of the richest regions in Scotland" after he announced his decision to join the Alba Party.


WATCH: Sending pregnant women to Aberdeen or Perth would be 'totally unacceptable'

23 February 2024
WATCH: Sending pregnant women to Aberdeen or Perth would be 'totally unacceptable'

WATCH: Sending pregnant women to Aberdeen or Perth would be 'totally unacceptable'

23 February 2024

Edward Mountain warns expectant mothers could travelling 'to Aberdeen or even Perth if the situation at Raigmore isn’t sorted out.'


Far north councillor in switch to Highland Independent group

19 February 2024
Far north councillor in switch to Highland Independent group

Far north councillor in switch to Highland Independent group

19 February 2024

Far north councillor Karl Rosie has joined the Highland Independent group on the local authority, saying he wants to "put people before politics".


Highland councillor resigns from SNP after feeling 'increasingly disillusioned'

14 February 2024
Highland councillor resigns from SNP after feeling 'increasingly disillusioned'

Highland councillor resigns from SNP after feeling 'increasingly disillusioned'

14 February 2024

A Highland councillor from Caithness has resigned from the SNP, saying he is "deeply troubled" by the party's policies.


Maree Todd urged to intervene over 'much-needed improvements to vital A9'

31 January 2024
Maree Todd urged to intervene over 'much-needed improvements to vital A9'

Maree Todd urged to intervene over 'much-needed improvements to vital A9'

31 January 2024

North MSP Maree Todd is being urged to intervene over the need for "basic maintenance" tasks along several stretches of the A9 in the Highlands.


League chief sorry for 'debacle' over postponement of game involving Inverness Athletic

18 December 2023
League chief sorry for 'debacle' over postponement of game involving Inverness Athletic

League chief sorry for 'debacle' over postponement of game involving Inverness Athletic

18 December 2023

North Caledonian League officials have apologised for the "debacle" that resulted in Halkirk United's match being called off at the weekend.


Lottery funding of £120,000 goes to Highland health support service

11 December 2023
Lottery funding of £120,000 goes to Highland health support service

Lottery funding of £120,000 goes to Highland health support service

11 December 2023

A Highland-based support service for people with long-term health conditions has secured a £120,000 award from the National Lottery Community Fund.


Nairn County praised for 'digging deep' as they go up to third

27 November 2023
Nairn County praised for 'digging deep' as they go up to third

Nairn County praised for 'digging deep' as they go up to third

27 November 2023

Steven Mackay praised his Nairn players for “digging deep” as they continued their winning run in the Highland League with a 3-2 victory at Wick.


Family's £6700 donation to Highland Hospice after fundraising darts tournament

10 October 2023
Family's £6700 donation to Highland Hospice after fundraising darts tournament

Family's £6700 donation to Highland Hospice after fundraising darts tournament

10 October 2023

A fundraising darts tournament in memory of much-loved Elaine MacKenzie has resulted in more than £6700 being presented to Highland Hospice.


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