North East Radio Scotland

Proposals for 100 new properties in the Pitfodels area of the city also include a new £4million River Dee crossing to connect both the Cults and Garthdee suburbs.

A report to the council's Finance and Resources Committee this week heard updates on Harlaw Road pavilion, Harlaw Academy's extension and the Ferryhill School extension.

Both Aberdeen and Glasgow increased their drop-off fees last year, but Edinburgh has sparked more passenger misery by becoming the latest to hike their prices.

Sarah Rodgers, 30, and her husband Philipp, 34, from Ellon, were left stranded in Europe after being told at the boarding gate that 11-month-old Lily did not have the right documentation to fly back home.

One of the great things about Scotland is that you're never far from something different, and the long journey from coast to coast showcases some of the very diverse Aberdeenshire scenery.

The care watchdog found that Pauline Philip had taken £800 from a vulnerable service user as well as £340 from an account linked to her workplace over an eight-month period.