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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.

Record attendance at Taste North as Rustie Lee is star of the show

03 November 2025
Record attendance at Taste North as Rustie Lee is star of the show

Record attendance at Taste North as Rustie Lee is star of the show

03 November 2025

The irrepressible Rustie Lee lit up Taste North 2025 as the far north food and drink event attracted a record turnout in its 10th anniversary year.


Rustie Lee bringing Caribbean culinary expertise to Taste North 2025

24 October 2025
Rustie Lee bringing Caribbean culinary expertise to Taste North 2025

Rustie Lee bringing Caribbean culinary expertise to Taste North 2025

24 October 2025

TV personality Rustie Lee is to be the headline chef at Taste North 2025, Caithness and Sutherland’s annual celebration of food and drink.


AI Willie to appear on BBC farming and countryside show

14 October 2025
AI Willie to appear on BBC farming and countryside show

AI Willie to appear on BBC farming and countryside show

14 October 2025

Caithness cattle-breeding technician Willie Mackay is making a TV appearance this week on the BBC’s farming and countryside programme Landward.


PICTURES: Hero’s welcome for David after 854-mile run to John O’Groats

13 October 2025
PICTURES: Hero’s welcome for David after 854-mile run to John O’Groats

PICTURES: Hero’s welcome for David after 854-mile run to John O’Groats

13 October 2025

David Mowat revealed he went through “the worst and the best of times” on his epic 17-day ultra-running challenge from Land’s End to John O’Groats.


‘It will be a real adventure’: John O’Groats to mark Monte Carlo Rally centenary

22 September 2025
‘It will be a real adventure’: John O’Groats to mark Monte Carlo Rally centenary

‘It will be a real adventure’: John O’Groats to mark Monte Carlo Rally centenary

22 September 2025

The countdown has begun to “probably the most famous rally in the world” as John O’Groats prepares for the 2026 Monte Carlo Classique/Historique.


‘Creative healing’: CASWA exhibition will showcase domestic abuse artwork

14 September 2025
‘Creative healing’: CASWA exhibition will showcase domestic abuse artwork

‘Creative healing’: CASWA exhibition will showcase domestic abuse artwork

14 September 2025

A powerful collection of artwork being exhibited in Thurso next month will help to raise awareness of the far north Women’s Aid charity.


‘Send a message to Labour’: Farmers seek support as ‘Trailer of Truth’ sets off from John O’Groats

13 September 2025
‘Send a message to Labour’: Farmers seek support as ‘Trailer of Truth’ sets off from John O’Groats

‘Send a message to Labour’: Farmers seek support as ‘Trailer of Truth’ sets off from John O’Groats

13 September 2025

A farmers’ campaign trailer will leave John O’Groats on the first stage of a journey to the Labour conference as part of an inheritance tax protest.


Petition over large-scale energy projects ‘has hopefully been worth the wait’

11 September 2025
Petition over large-scale energy projects ‘has hopefully been worth the wait’

Petition over large-scale energy projects ‘has hopefully been worth the wait’

11 September 2025

Scotland Against Spin says it has “moved up a gear” in its bid to help communities that feel overwhelmed by large-scale energy developments.


Harbour festival at Lybster will be a celebration of coastal communities

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

Harbour festival at Lybster will be a celebration of coastal communities

06 September 2025

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


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.


‘Phenomenal’ turnout as over 500 youngsters attend AG Coaching summer football camps

23 August 2025
‘Phenomenal’ turnout as over 500 youngsters attend AG Coaching summer football camps

‘Phenomenal’ turnout as over 500 youngsters attend AG Coaching summer football camps

23 August 2025

More than 500 youngsters attended this year’s summer camps in the far north run by AG Coaching, concluding with the Charlie Miller Football Academy.


‘It should be exciting’: John O’Groats Strongest Man set to return

22 August 2025
‘It should be exciting’: John O’Groats Strongest Man set to return

‘It should be exciting’: John O’Groats Strongest Man set to return

22 August 2025

Competitors from across Scotland will be putting their muscles to the test when the John O’Groats Strongest Man competition returns on September 7.


‘I might have shed a tear’: Helaina swims from Stroma to Gills despite fear of deep water

21 August 2025
‘I might have shed a tear’: Helaina swims from Stroma to Gills despite fear of deep water

‘I might have shed a tear’: Helaina swims from Stroma to Gills despite fear of deep water

21 August 2025

A local charity swimmer has said she feels overwhelmed by the support she has received after crossing the Pentland Firth from Stroma to the mainland.


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.


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.


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

16 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

16 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.


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.


John O’Groats no longer the destination for rowers misidentified as ‘illegal migrants’

14 August 2025
John O’Groats no longer the destination for rowers misidentified as ‘illegal migrants’

John O’Groats no longer the destination for rowers misidentified as ‘illegal migrants’

14 August 2025

The team of four endurance rowers who were mistaken for possible illegal migrants by an MP won’t be going all the way to John O’Groats after all.


SEPA report provides ‘reassurance for communities’ after Chernobyl contamination fears

11 August 2025
SEPA report provides ‘reassurance for communities’ after Chernobyl contamination fears

SEPA report provides ‘reassurance for communities’ after Chernobyl contamination fears

11 August 2025

Chernobyl-related concerns over renewable energy schemes have been allayed after the environmental regulator found no realistic risk to human health.


Call goes out for volunteers at Thurso cancer centre with new committee now in place

06 August 2025
Call goes out for volunteers at Thurso cancer centre with new committee now in place

Call goes out for volunteers at Thurso cancer centre with new committee now in place

06 August 2025

A plea has gone out for additional volunteers to give a helping hand at North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre in Thurso.


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