North East Radio Scotland

The area is earmarked for 3,000 new builds, but the city council has now approved a change to planning rules that will allow more homes to be built before the road upgrades.

Plans are progressing to transform the notorious junction into a roundabout, with Nestrans confirming early preparation work on the Aberdeenshire junction will commence at the end of this month.

The left-back endured a difficult afternoon in the Reds' Premiership clash with Dundee before bouncing back to knock Steven Pressley's side out of the League Cup at Pittodrie.

His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland, Craig Naylor, said such technology could be used as part of efforts to stop banned individuals from attending matches.

The health board apologised to children and their families affected and said it is committed to offering them new dates for their procedures as soon as possible.

The oil and gas tycoon passed away last month at the age of 84, with tributes paid by members and party leaders during a full council meeting this week.