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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

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School football team on course for historic double

20 May 2025
School football team on course for historic double

School football team on course for historic double

20 May 2025

One trophy is in the bag, and a national final has been reached as Dingwall Academy’s boys look to add more silverware to their collection.


Ross County Supporters’ Club hand out end-of-season awards

20 May 2025
Ross County Supporters’ Club hand out end-of-season awards

Ross County Supporters’ Club hand out end-of-season awards

20 May 2025

Seven prizes were given to players following the final game of the regular Premiership season against Motherwell.


Stoltman reacts to dramatic World’s Strongest Man final: ‘UK Strongman is in a great place’

20 May 2025
Stoltman reacts to dramatic World’s Strongest Man final: ‘UK Strongman is in a great place’

Stoltman reacts to dramatic World’s Strongest Man final: ‘UK Strongman is in a great place’

20 May 2025

It was the closest possible final, with the overall winner being decided by less than a second in the end.


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.


How did Don Cowie react after the Staggies were forced into another relegation play-off?

18 May 2025
How did Don Cowie react after the Staggies were forced into another relegation play-off?

How did Don Cowie react after the Staggies were forced into another relegation play-off?

18 May 2025

Ross County will need to overcome Livingston in the next eight days to keep top flight football in the Highlands.


Ross County to contest third relegation play-off in-a-row

18 May 2025
Ross County to contest third relegation play-off in-a-row

Ross County to contest third relegation play-off in-a-row

18 May 2025

The outcome against Motherwell in Dingwall did not end up mattering as Dundee got the result they needed against St Johnstone.


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?


Staggies squad cannot have one eye on Perth, says midfielder

17 May 2025
Staggies squad cannot have one eye on Perth, says midfielder

Staggies squad cannot have one eye on Perth, says midfielder

17 May 2025

Ross County need results elsewhere to go their way to avoid a play-off, but one of their stars is determined to focus on the task at hand in Dingwall.


International Youth Cup calls for Ross County trio

17 May 2025
International Youth Cup calls for Ross County trio

International Youth Cup calls for Ross County trio

17 May 2025

Two of the athletics club’s members have been qualified for the squad outright, with a third named as reserve.


Ross County academy side wins trophy

16 May 2025
Ross County academy side wins trophy

Ross County academy side wins trophy

16 May 2025

The young Staggies have done it!


Clarity can work in Ross County’s favour in bid to avoid play-off

16 May 2025
Clarity can work in Ross County’s favour in bid to avoid play-off

Clarity can work in Ross County’s favour in bid to avoid play-off

16 May 2025

It is a simple equation for the Staggies this Sunday: win, or face a third consecutive relegation play-off to preserve their top flight status.


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.


Highland Pride joins national call to stop LGBTQ+ identities being used as ‘political pawns’

16 May 2025
Highland Pride joins national call to stop LGBTQ+ identities being used as ‘political pawns’

Highland Pride joins national call to stop LGBTQ+ identities being used as ‘political pawns’

16 May 2025

Ahead of next month’s event, the Highland group have joined with dozens of their counterparts across Scotland to issue a joint-statement.


Five-star performance to end home campaign

15 May 2025
Five-star performance to end home campaign

Five-star performance to end home campaign

15 May 2025

Ross County’s women’s team have returned to form in recent weeks, and secured a big win in their last home game of the season.


Staggies academy side go in search of historic silverware

15 May 2025
Staggies academy side go in search of historic silverware

Staggies academy side go in search of historic silverware

15 May 2025

No Ross County men’s academy side has ever reached a cup final before, but the current under-18s could put some silverware in the trophy cabinet.


Ross County manager hails ‘unbelievable’ composure of penalty hero

15 May 2025
Ross County manager hails ‘unbelievable’ composure of penalty hero

Ross County manager hails ‘unbelievable’ composure of penalty hero

15 May 2025

It took a 96th minute spot kick to keep County’s hopes of avoiding a third consecutive play-off alive, but now it is all to play for this weekend.


Stoppage time penalty means Staggies are safe from automatic relegation

14 May 2025
Stoppage time penalty means Staggies are safe from automatic relegation

Stoppage time penalty means Staggies are safe from automatic relegation

14 May 2025

The battle to avoid the play-off, though, will go down to the final day on Sunday.


Secondary school boys can reach national final and win north trophy

14 May 2025
Secondary school boys can reach national final and win north trophy

Secondary school boys can reach national final and win north trophy

14 May 2025

It could be a momentous few days for Dingwall Academy’s second year boys’ football team.


Staggies striker draws inspiration from previous relegation escapes

13 May 2025
Staggies striker draws inspiration from previous relegation escapes

Staggies striker draws inspiration from previous relegation escapes

13 May 2025

Two full games to save Ross County’s season almost feels like a luxury for one of the club’s forwards.


‘No margin for error’ as Ross County look to save season in Dundee

12 May 2025
‘No margin for error’ as Ross County look to save season in Dundee

‘No margin for error’ as Ross County look to save season in Dundee

12 May 2025

The Staggies could still finish in any of the bottom three places in the top flight, but can take a big step towards safety on Wednesday night.


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