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A sheriff has warned a teenager who assaulted a fellow reveller that he has not ruled out prison as a sentencing option.

The men’s July Medal at Reay was played under blue skies and a blazing sun, with some of the performances on the course nearly as hot as the weather.

In Caithness Cycling Club’s weekly 10-mile time trial it was again a Stuart Swanson/Iain Miller one-two but with a mere five seconds separating them.

The flower marquee at the 100th Latheron Show hosted “a truly spectacular display”, with Moira Smythe’s hydrangea taking the best in show award.

Wick Thistle remain on course for a potential second division trophy double after progressing to the last four of the Steven Cup, 11-0 on aggregate.

Next month sees the 25th anniversary of Gary Manson’s Wick Academy debut but the manager is focusing on the team rather than any personal milestones.

Coaches from the Manchester United academy praised the “fantastic job” being done by Thurso-based AG Coaching after taking part in a two-day event.

The landowners of ground proposed for a controversial extension to Pulteney Distillery in Wick have hit back at objectors.

The 100th Latheron Show is believed to have set a new attendance record – and the challenge now will be to keep up the momentum, says Raymond Gunn.

Trains between Kyle of Lochalsh and Inverness and Wick to Inverness have been cancelled this morning.

A man has been fined more than £1000 and banned from driving for 15 months for drugs and insurance offences.

Twenty-three teams took to the green at Thurso for the Gala Pairs Open, with Jill and Brian Tewnion winning the title for the second year in a row.

Organisers of the Latheron Show were hailed as a “tremendous team” after the record-breaking crowds flocked to West Clyth Farm on Saturday.

The crash, which occurred shortly before 1.50pm, closed the A99 both ways between Latheron and Lybster.

Inverness-based Highland Business Services (HBS) will merge with Laurencekirk’s Ringlink (Scotland) after the co-operative’s members voted in favour.

High Ormlie Hotspur’s hopes of Highland Amateur Cup glory were swept aside by Maryburgh in their quarter-final clash in sunny Thurso on Saturday.

Retiring officials of Caithness Disabled Swimming Club have been assured that disabled swimming sessions will continue to be run at the Thurso pool.

The trial of a couple alleged to have repeatedly stood on a rail track in the path of oncoming trains has again been delayed.

Caithness Citizens Advice Bureau has given an assurance that it is “business as usual” in Wick after moving out of its premises in the town centre.

Scotland’s professional touring company is making its first visit to Wick, binging opera to the Far North.