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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.

Almshouse resident (85) heading for Caithness on ‘Brother on a Bus’ tour

10 May 2025
Almshouse resident (85) heading for Caithness on ‘Brother on a Bus’ tour

Almshouse resident (85) heading for Caithness on ‘Brother on a Bus’ tour

10 May 2025

An 85-year-old resident of a medieval almshouse will be stopping off in Caithness as part of a nationwide road trip using his bus pass.


‘It was something he always wanted to do’: Stephen’s recollections of working at Dounreay

09 May 2025
‘It was something he always wanted to do’: Stephen’s recollections of working at Dounreay

‘It was something he always wanted to do’: Stephen’s recollections of working at Dounreay

09 May 2025

Six months after Stephen Cashmore passed away, aged 76, a booklet full of his uniquely wry observations about working at Dounreay is to go on sale.


Minis from Castle View Stables are Pony Club national quiz winners

09 May 2025
Minis from Castle View Stables are Pony Club national quiz winners

Minis from Castle View Stables are Pony Club national quiz winners

09 May 2025

Four teams from Castle View Stables at Wick competed in the final of the Pony Club’s national quiz competition, and one of them came home as winners.


Former RBS manager says banking hub will be ‘a huge plus for Wick’

09 May 2025
Former RBS manager says banking hub will be ‘a huge plus for Wick’

Former RBS manager says banking hub will be ‘a huge plus for Wick’

09 May 2025

Peter Gunn says Wick’s banking hub will be welcomed by those who require a face-to-face service at a time when the last bank branch is closing.


‘Imported labour’ concern over Caithness energy projects

09 May 2025
‘Imported labour’ concern over Caithness energy projects

‘Imported labour’ concern over Caithness energy projects

09 May 2025

A trade unionist says major energy projects in Caithness will rely largely on “migrant work” when the focus should be on generating local jobs.


Hotspur, Stabbies and Jags keep up perfect start in county league

08 May 2025
Hotspur, Stabbies and Jags keep up perfect start in county league

Hotspur, Stabbies and Jags keep up perfect start in county league

08 May 2025

Wednesday saw three teams maintain their 100 records across the two divisions of the county league ahead of this weekend’s Highland Amateur Cup ties.


Wick VE Day commemoration: ‘We must remember those who died and could not celebrate the end of war’

08 May 2025
Wick VE Day commemoration: ‘We must remember those who died and could not celebrate the end of war’

Wick VE Day commemoration: ‘We must remember those who died and could not celebrate the end of war’

08 May 2025

The hardships endured in World War II, and the sacrifices made by those who didn’t survive, were remembered at a Victory in Europe service in Wick.


Wick whisky-tasting raises over £2000 for Blood Bikes charity

07 May 2025
Wick whisky-tasting raises over £2000 for Blood Bikes charity

Wick whisky-tasting raises over £2000 for Blood Bikes charity

07 May 2025

The latest charity whisky-tasting session at the Nethercliffe Hotel has resulted in over £2000 being handed over to Highland and Islands Blood Bikes.


Wick Players to host weekly youth drama workshop sessions

07 May 2025
Wick Players to host weekly youth drama workshop sessions

Wick Players to host weekly youth drama workshop sessions

07 May 2025

Wick Players will be running a series of five youth drama sessions this summer for the second year in a row, entitled Take 5!


Castlehill open day will give insight into work of community heritage group

07 May 2025
Castlehill open day will give insight into work of community heritage group

Castlehill open day will give insight into work of community heritage group

07 May 2025

An open day will offer a chance to identify vintage mystery objects, while youngsters will be able to take part in a sand-pit archaeological dig.


PICTURES: Ross County coaching event in Thurso ‘shows the appetite for football here’

07 May 2025
PICTURES: Ross County coaching event in Thurso ‘shows the appetite for football here’

PICTURES: Ross County coaching event in Thurso ‘shows the appetite for football here’

07 May 2025

A hundred youngsters took part in two days of football training with coaches from Ross County in the latest event hosted by Thurso-based AG Coaching.


Halkirk face an uphill task as Acks continue their ‘ideal start’

07 May 2025
Halkirk face an uphill task as Acks continue their ‘ideal start’

Halkirk face an uphill task as Acks continue their ‘ideal start’

07 May 2025

Halkirk began the season with ambitions to be challenging for promotion but Michael Bremner admits it will now be “very difficult” to make up ground.


‘Real risk’ of heating disruption and higher costs over RTS switch-off

07 May 2025
‘Real risk’ of heating disruption and higher costs over RTS switch-off

‘Real risk’ of heating disruption and higher costs over RTS switch-off

07 May 2025

North MSP Maree Todd has spoken of her growing concerns over a nationwide switch-off affecting householders with certain types of electricity meters.


Record turnout for annual Mackays’ Golf Challenge in Wick

06 May 2025
Record turnout for annual Mackays’ Golf Challenge in Wick

Record turnout for annual Mackays’ Golf Challenge in Wick

06 May 2025

A record 34 golfers took part in the annual Mackays’ Golf Challenge in Wick, with the annual gathering of family and friends now in its 21st year.


Caithness rhythmic gymnasts’ dynamic displays at 40th anniversary Gymfest

06 May 2025
Caithness rhythmic gymnasts’ dynamic displays at 40th anniversary Gymfest

Caithness rhythmic gymnasts’ dynamic displays at 40th anniversary Gymfest

06 May 2025

Six rhythmic gymnasts from Caithness wowed the crowd with two captivating routines at Scottish Gymfest’s 40th anniversary celebration in Motherwell.


Castletown player faces spell on sidelines after ‘nasty’ clash of heads

06 May 2025
Castletown player faces spell on sidelines after ‘nasty’ clash of heads

Castletown player faces spell on sidelines after ‘nasty’ clash of heads

06 May 2025

Lewis Swan will be sidelined for Castletown’s next few games after being injured in a clash of heads during a county league match on Friday night.


Boyndie is next stop for Caithness karting ace Jack (9)

06 May 2025
Boyndie is next stop for Caithness karting ace Jack (9)

Boyndie is next stop for Caithness karting ace Jack (9)

06 May 2025

The Boyndie karting circuit near Banff is the next stop for Jack Elder after his promising start to the year in the Micromax class.


‘They absolutely love it’: Organisers praise ‘unbelievable’ support for Wick darts weekend

05 May 2025
‘They absolutely love it’: Organisers praise ‘unbelievable’ support for Wick darts weekend

‘They absolutely love it’: Organisers praise ‘unbelievable’ support for Wick darts weekend

05 May 2025

Organisers of the annual Friends of the Glass darts weekend in Wick have described it as “fantastic for the town” after a record turnout.


Ex-Castletown pupil will hand over World Snooker Championship trophy

29 April 2025
Ex-Castletown pupil will hand over World Snooker Championship trophy

Ex-Castletown pupil will hand over World Snooker Championship trophy

29 April 2025

Paul Hamilton, founder and CEO of software company Halo, will be presenting the trophy to the 2025 world snooker champion at the Crucible Theatre.


Caithness Youth Pipe Band set for first Tartan Parade in Edinburgh

27 April 2025
Caithness Youth Pipe Band set for first Tartan Parade in Edinburgh

Caithness Youth Pipe Band set for first Tartan Parade in Edinburgh

27 April 2025

Members of Caithness Youth Pipe Band are looking forward to playing their part in the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade next weekend.


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