North East Radio Scotland

Craig Taylor was sentenced to 28 days in prison and banned from owning or keeping animals for five years after pleading guilty at Aberdeen Sheriff Court to causing his dog unnecessary suffering.

The Dons will be starting their season in the League Cup group stage after their bottom six finish last term, with Stephen Robinson looking to improve his side's fortunes next term.

The suspects stole a three-figure sum of cash and a mobile phone from the car while three men were inside.

The brand-new £200,000 Granite City gym is a major transformation for the former Innovation Centre.

The then 31-year-old decided to call it a day rather than make the long move north, claiming there had been transfer interest from Aberdeen amid his ongoing injury issues.

The university is set to launch an early retirement and voluntary redundancy scheme as it looks to cut 111 roles and slash spending at the institution by £10million.