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Andrew Henderson


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Andrew Henderson works as a sports reporter for Highland News and Media. He graduated with a degree in journalism studies from the University of Stirling - where he was involved in both the student newspaper and radio station - in 2017, and joined HNM in February 2018.

Andrew Henderson

RAF Lossiemouth’s Horrocks: ‘I thought I was going to be a Lioness’

01 April 2024
RAF Lossiemouth’s Horrocks: ‘I thought I was going to be a Lioness’

RAF Lossiemouth’s Horrocks: ‘I thought I was going to be a Lioness’

01 April 2024

Inverness stopper Jen Horrocks talks about the growth of women’s football, playing against England legends and returning to the sport after years out.


Teenager named in Scotland wrestling squad

08 March 2024
Teenager named in Scotland wrestling squad

Teenager named in Scotland wrestling squad

08 March 2024

15-year-old Bastian Bernhard has joined the national wrestling pathway programme ahead of the Scottish Open later this month.


Women's football clubs get chance to win £1000

05 March 2024
Women's football clubs get chance to win £1000

Women's football clubs get chance to win £1000

05 March 2024

ScottishPower will award the prize to four different women's or girls' teams across the Highlands and Islands.


Meet a 'Seahorse Dad' – a trans man who gave birth

07 October 2023
Meet a 'Seahorse Dad' – a trans man who gave birth

Meet a 'Seahorse Dad' – a trans man who gave birth

07 October 2023

'I'm proud of myself, I'm proud of my daughter for being an ally, and I'm proud of the community'


Buckie Ladies' triumphs highlight growing strength of Highlands and Islands League

06 October 2023
Buckie Ladies' triumphs highlight growing strength of Highlands and Islands League

Buckie Ladies' triumphs highlight growing strength of Highlands and Islands League

06 October 2023

SCOTTISH Women's Football believes the Highlands and Islands League is continuing to grow all the time and has a bright future.


Forward leaves Buckie to join Highland League rivals

21 August 2023
Forward leaves Buckie to join Highland League rivals

Forward leaves Buckie to join Highland League rivals

21 August 2023

Buckie Thistle have lost the services of one of their attackers, who wanted to move closer to home for family reasons.


Out and About brings Highland LGBTQ+ community into sport

01 July 2023
Out and About brings Highland LGBTQ+ community into sport

Out and About brings Highland LGBTQ+ community into sport

01 July 2023

Leap Sports and UHI's Out and About project is helping break down barriers LGBTQ+ people face to accessing sport and physical activity.


EXPLAINED: What different Pride flags mean

30 June 2023
EXPLAINED: What different Pride flags mean

EXPLAINED: What different Pride flags mean

30 June 2023

With June drawing to a close and Highland Pride on the horizon, here are some of the flags you might be seeing to represent the LGBTQ+ community.


Out and About and UHI bring LGBTQ+ community into sport

28 June 2023
Out and About and UHI bring LGBTQ+ community into sport

Out and About and UHI bring LGBTQ+ community into sport

28 June 2023

Leap Sports and UHI's Out and About project is helping break down barriers LGBTQ+ people face to accessing sport and physical activity.


Highlands and Islands League receives title sponsor

19 June 2023
Highlands and Islands League receives title sponsor

Highlands and Islands League receives title sponsor

19 June 2023

Scottish Power has signed a new partnership to invest in Scottish Women's Football and the Highlands and Islands League.


How a new year's resolution changed one trans woman's life

31 March 2023
How a new year's resolution changed one trans woman's life

How a new year's resolution changed one trans woman's life

31 March 2023

We have all made new year's resolutions – but chances are very few of them were as life changing as one trans woman's a little over a year ago.


Elgin City to compete in Highland Academy Festival at Ross County

17 June 2022
Elgin City to compete in Highland Academy Festival at Ross County

Elgin City to compete in Highland Academy Festival at Ross County

17 June 2022

The best of young footballing talent from across the Highlands and Islands will play a festival at the Highland Football Academy at the start of July.


McNab returns to Nairn County from Forres Mechanics

03 June 2022
McNab returns to Nairn County from Forres Mechanics

McNab returns to Nairn County from Forres Mechanics

03 June 2022

Former Nairn County player of the year Gordon McNab has returned to the club as boss Ronnie Sharp's first summer recruit ahead of the 2022/23 season.


SPFL clubs vote to bring in VAR

19 April 2022
SPFL clubs vote to bring in VAR

SPFL clubs vote to bring in VAR

19 April 2022

Scottish Premiership matches will feature VAR from December after SPFL clubs voted in favour of implementing the technology.


Listen: Balls & Whistles episode 49

13 January 2022
Listen: Balls & Whistles episode 49

Listen: Balls & Whistles episode 49

13 January 2022

Listen to a brand new episode of Balls & Whistles now featuring mid-season reviews with supporters of Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Ross County.


Listen: Best of Balls & Whistles 2021 – Part Two

30 December 2021
Listen: Best of Balls & Whistles 2021 – Part Two

Listen: Best of Balls & Whistles 2021 – Part Two

30 December 2021

Listen to part two of Balls & Whistles' 2021 recap now, featuring the World's Strongest Man, a double Paralympic medalists and plenty of trophies.


Listen: Balls & Whistles – Best of 2021 Part One

23 December 2021
Listen: Balls & Whistles – Best of 2021 Part One

Listen: Balls & Whistles – Best of 2021 Part One

23 December 2021

Listen to the first of two year-end special episodes looking back on Balls & Whistles in 2021 now!


Listen: Balls & Whistles 48

16 December 2021
Listen: Balls & Whistles 48

Listen: Balls & Whistles 48

16 December 2021

Listen to a brand new Balls & Whistles featuring chats with Ross County's Harry Clarke and Malky Mackay, Highland RFC and Highland Boxing Academy.


Listen: Balls & Whistles 47

09 December 2021
Listen: Balls & Whistles 47

Listen: Balls & Whistles 47

09 December 2021

The latest Balls & Whistles episode is out now looking at ICT, Ross County, the Highland League and club rugby's final round of games in 2021.


Listen: Balls & Whistles 46

03 December 2021
Listen: Balls & Whistles 46

Listen: Balls & Whistles 46

03 December 2021

Listen to the latest episode of Balls & Whistles featuring full interviews from the week in football, rugby and boxing.


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