North East Radio Scotland

Ongoing problems include “frequent” shouting and loud music that blares out at 4am keeping others awake, while large and “dangerous” dogs are being walked unmuzzled.

"The situation facing the sector is nothing short than catastrophic, with Scottish pig farmers losing over £5.5 million this year alone."

The works are part of a £27.164million scheme to repair or improve council buildings which have been prioritised for inclusion in the Condition & Suitability Programme over the next three financial years.

Neil Marchant has completed his epic fundraiser this week, cycling the length of the UK as well as around the Western and Northern Isles for an Aberdeen bakery.

The goalkeeper has been linked with several European clubs this week ahead of the trip to Dens Park, and the manager has given an update on where his future lies.

Works on the utilities underneath Castlegate's surface are set to resume in the coming days, with part of the excavated area of the site backfilled in recent days.