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Aberdeen City Council might open the doors of the Beach Ballroom to a private operator in its quest to make the venue one of the north-east's leading wedding settings.

William Kearns, 40, has been told that going to prison will be his own doing after a court heard he does not see the point in unpaid work.

'My only reference to nuns was Sister Act!' Writer Lindsay Bruce sits down with the Apostolic Sisters of St John who've made Aberdeen home.

The Aberdeen M&S is being remembered by former workers as it closes for good.

Allardice Castle, which dates back to 1542 is on the market.

The Moray school has rolled out rules stating that all youngsters should arrive with the newly-designed neckwear, but families say the "poorly communicated" move has left them scrambling to buy new clothes.

Claire Watt has died at the age of 47.

Drivers are being told to avoid the area while the workers tear down long-empty homes.