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Andrew Henderson


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Andrew Henderson has been working with Highland News and Media since February 2018, starting out solely as a sports reporter before adding features to his repertoire as well in early 2023. Andrew also curates our LGBTQ+ newsletter, The Queerier, which started in June 2023

Andrew Henderson

Stoltman runner up in agonisingly close battle for World’s Strongest Man title

18 May 2025
Stoltman runner up in agonisingly close battle for World’s Strongest Man title

Stoltman runner up in agonisingly close battle for World’s Strongest Man title

18 May 2025

The margins quite literally could not have been closer as the Highland heavyweight only just missed out on a fourth title.


Did the Stoltman brothers qualify for the 2025 World’s Strongest Man final?

17 May 2025
Did the Stoltman brothers qualify for the 2025 World’s Strongest Man final?

Did the Stoltman brothers qualify for the 2025 World’s Strongest Man final?

17 May 2025

Tom and Luke were both well-placed after the first day of qualifying, so could they get the job done to progress?


How did the Stoltman brothers fare on day one of World’s Strongest Man 2025 qualifying?

16 May 2025
How did the Stoltman brothers fare on day one of World’s Strongest Man 2025 qualifying?

How did the Stoltman brothers fare on day one of World’s Strongest Man 2025 qualifying?

16 May 2025

The world’s strongest brothers are both bidding to reach the final in California.


D-day confirmed for Inverness Caledonian Thistle’s administration exit

29 April 2025
D-day confirmed for Inverness Caledonian Thistle’s administration exit

D-day confirmed for Inverness Caledonian Thistle’s administration exit

29 April 2025

Alan Savage was confirmed as the preferred bidder earlier this month, and now the final steps to secure the club’s future are imminent.


History-making moment is highlight of football careers to date

23 April 2025
History-making moment is highlight of football careers to date

History-making moment is highlight of football careers to date

23 April 2025

The North of Scotland senior boys’ team were presented with the Scottish Cup trophy at Ross County’s stadium.


North of Scotland ‘back with a bang’ after ending 47 year wait for cup

17 April 2025
North of Scotland ‘back with a bang’ after ending 47 year wait for cup

North of Scotland ‘back with a bang’ after ending 47 year wait for cup

17 April 2025

The senior boys’ select have been crowned winners of a national cup, despite the final not being played.


Could Strathspey be voting for Scotland’s first transgender MSP?

16 April 2025
Could Strathspey be voting for Scotland’s first transgender MSP?

Could Strathspey be voting for Scotland’s first transgender MSP?

16 April 2025

A trans Highland councillor is in the running to replace Fergus Ewing as the SNP’s candidate for next year’s Holyrood election.


School pupils crowned national cup winners by forfeit

15 April 2025
School pupils crowned national cup winners by forfeit

School pupils crowned national cup winners by forfeit

15 April 2025

The North of Scotland can add some silverware to their cabinet, but not in the manner that anyone would have wanted.


UK’s fastest growing sport helping fight social isolation in Highlands

04 April 2025
UK’s fastest growing sport helping fight social isolation in Highlands

UK’s fastest growing sport helping fight social isolation in Highlands

04 April 2025

From only having three players at the club’s first session 18 months ago, there are now over 100 people invited to sessions.


Highland Pride confirm new parade route for 2025

30 March 2025
Highland Pride confirm new parade route for 2025

Highland Pride confirm new parade route for 2025

30 March 2025

More details have been confirmed about the annual celebration of LGBTQ+ identities in the Highland capital this June.


Caley Thistle creditors ‘willing to do what is right by the club’

18 March 2025
Caley Thistle creditors ‘willing to do what is right by the club’

Caley Thistle creditors ‘willing to do what is right by the club’

18 March 2025

A spokesman for several of the football club’s major creditors has responded after the latest update from joint-administrators BDO.


Caley Thistle’s future at ‘significant risk’ with no offers received

17 March 2025
Caley Thistle’s future at ‘significant risk’ with no offers received

Caley Thistle’s future at ‘significant risk’ with no offers received

17 March 2025

Joint-administrators BDO have released an update on the current state of the football club.


Highland and Islands League launch 2025 season

17 March 2025
Highland and Islands League launch 2025 season

Highland and Islands League launch 2025 season

17 March 2025

Scottish Power have extended their support as title sponsors for the division.


Highland Pride confirm date for 2025 march

01 March 2025
Highland Pride confirm date for 2025 march

Highland Pride confirm date for 2025 march

01 March 2025

This year the parade and party will be combined back into one day, marking 30 years since the first Pride march in Scotland.


Engagement is Highland Pride’s priority for 2025

03 February 2025
Engagement is Highland Pride’s priority for 2025

Engagement is Highland Pride’s priority for 2025

03 February 2025

A new chair has been appointed to run the Highland-wide LGBTQ+ charity.


American college experience set Highland rugby star up for Glasgow Warriors chance

23 January 2025
American college experience set Highland rugby star up for Glasgow Warriors chance

American college experience set Highland rugby star up for Glasgow Warriors chance

23 January 2025

The 21-year-old back rower is representing the Scotstoun outfit in the 2024/25 Celtic Challenge.


Jags boss Ryan Esson says no added pressure ahead of six-pointers with Wick

12 December 2024
Jags boss Ryan Esson says no added pressure ahead of six-pointers with Wick

Jags boss Ryan Esson says no added pressure ahead of six-pointers with Wick

12 December 2024

Jags close the gap to their Highland League rivals to two points with win and a game in hand


Jags coach excited at future possibilities with Strathspey Thistle

21 November 2024
Jags coach excited at future possibilities with Strathspey Thistle

Jags coach excited at future possibilities with Strathspey Thistle

21 November 2024

Don Johnstone reunited with Ryan Esson at Seafield Park after working together at Caley Thistle for years.


Highland League is stroll down memory lane for Jags manager

14 November 2024
Highland League is stroll down memory lane for Jags manager

Highland League is stroll down memory lane for Jags manager

14 November 2024

Manager Ryan Esson is coming across a number of familiar faces from his career after taking up job


Ryan Esson pledges to keep pushing Strathspey Thistle to improve

31 October 2024
Ryan Esson pledges to keep pushing Strathspey Thistle to improve

Ryan Esson pledges to keep pushing Strathspey Thistle to improve

31 October 2024

Thistle most recently defeated Rothes 6-0 to leapfrog their rivals at bottom of Highland League


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