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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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Former loanee returns to Mosset Park permanently

16 May 2025
Former loanee returns to Mosset Park permanently

Former loanee returns to Mosset Park permanently

16 May 2025

He spent time on loan there last season, but has now made the full-time switch.


UHI campus hosts trailblazing LGBTQ+ footballer’s talk

09 May 2025
UHI campus hosts trailblazing LGBTQ+ footballer’s talk

UHI campus hosts trailblazing LGBTQ+ footballer’s talk

09 May 2025

He made history when coming out three years ago, and now he has been sharing his experiences with students, councillors and sports clubs.


Rainbow Folk advocated for LGBTQ+ elders to be treated with ‘dignity and respect’

07 April 2025
Rainbow Folk advocated for LGBTQ+ elders to be treated with ‘dignity and respect’

Rainbow Folk advocated for LGBTQ+ elders to be treated with ‘dignity and respect’

07 April 2025

The group disbanded just over a decade ago, but one of its founding members believes their cause is still relevant today.


‘I didn’t realise I could even be this happy’

31 March 2025
‘I didn’t realise I could even be this happy’

‘I didn’t realise I could even be this happy’

31 March 2025

On Trans Day of Visibility, a trans man has described the impact that having top surgery had on his life.


School pupils help basketball club retain Scottish title

26 March 2025
School pupils help basketball club retain Scottish title

School pupils help basketball club retain Scottish title

26 March 2025

The quartet travel through to Inverness to train and play, and their efforts have been well rewarded.


10-year anniversary of same-sex marriage - Man speaks on law’s ‘positivity’

20 December 2024
10-year anniversary of same-sex marriage - Man speaks on law’s ‘positivity’

10-year anniversary of same-sex marriage - Man speaks on law’s ‘positivity’

20 December 2024

A gay man has opened up on how his perception of same-sex marriage has changed over the years.


Ferguson expects departure from Caley Jags after Annan win

20 October 2024
Ferguson expects departure from Caley Jags after Annan win

Ferguson expects departure from Caley Jags after Annan win

20 October 2024

Caley Thistle recorded victory over Annan thanks to Danny Devine’s first half header, but the futures of many at the club remain uncertain.


WATCH: Olympian Megan Keith proud to be putting Highlands on the map

09 August 2024
WATCH: Olympian Megan Keith proud to be putting Highlands on the map

WATCH: Olympian Megan Keith proud to be putting Highlands on the map

09 August 2024

Megan Keith will make history this Friday when she represents Great Britain at the Olympic Games in Paris.


'I am a genderfluid, pansexual teenager in Moray'

06 September 2023
'I am a genderfluid, pansexual teenager in Moray'

'I am a genderfluid, pansexual teenager in Moray'

06 September 2023

Following Pride in Moray, one teenager opens up about their experiences and how they came to identify as genderfluid and pansexual.


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.


Ross County manager impressed with Forres Mechanics loanees

24 August 2022
Ross County manager impressed with Forres Mechanics loanees

Ross County manager impressed with Forres Mechanics loanees

24 August 2022

Malky Mackay has tipped several Ross County youngsters – some out on loan in the Highland League – to break into the first team over years to come.


Knockbacks made Commonwealth success sweeter for former Forres Academy pupil

05 August 2022
Knockbacks made Commonwealth success sweeter for former Forres Academy pupil

Knockbacks made Commonwealth success sweeter for former Forres Academy pupil

05 August 2022

Cyclist won silver and bronze in velodrome.


McNab returns to Nairn County

03 June 2022
McNab returns to Nairn County

McNab returns to Nairn County

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.


Covid forces County call off

08 July 2021
Covid forces County call off

Covid forces County call off

08 July 2021

Positive Covid-19 cases at Ross County have seen their League Cup opener against Forfar cancelled, and the points awarded to the League One side.


Positive Covid tests shut Ross County down ahead of Premier Sports Cup opener

06 July 2021
Positive Covid tests shut Ross County down ahead of Premier Sports Cup opener

Positive Covid tests shut Ross County down ahead of Premier Sports Cup opener

06 July 2021

County have temporarily suspended football operations after returning several positive tests for Covid-19 among players and staff.


Funds injected into grassroots football

27 April 2021
Funds injected into grassroots football

Funds injected into grassroots football

27 April 2021

The Scottish FA have launched Football For All – a campaign that will see the grassroots game helped by more than £1.5 million of funding.


Caley Thistle boss given compassionate leave as club seek interim manager

22 February 2021
Caley Thistle boss given compassionate leave as club seek interim manager

Caley Thistle boss given compassionate leave as club seek interim manager

22 February 2021

Club looking to make temporary appointment to help first team.


Funeral details after tragic death of teenager

13 July 2020
Funeral details after tragic death of teenager

Funeral details after tragic death of teenager

13 July 2020

A celebration of the life of Forres hammer thrower Heather Welsh will be held on Thursday afternoon after she tragically died last weekend.


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