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Coastguard rescue teams and lifeboats are searching the north-east coastline.

Giving evidence in his own defence, Sean Monaghan, 32, said allegations that he carried out sex acts in public are not true and something "he would not do".

Banff Castle Rocks returned to Banff Castle for its third year, attracting music fans for a day of live entertainment overlooking Banff Bay. Headlined by Scottish rock legends Big Country, the festival featured a range of tribute acts celebrating iconic artists.

The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay and their three children joined the King and Queen at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral this morning.

Ted and Maureen Emslie 'have made many wonderful memories and lifelong friendships'.

North-east energy leaders have criticised fresh proposals to boost imports of foreign gas while blocking new drilling at Rosebank and Jackdaw offshore sites.

The property was taped off by police following the 'wilful' blaze.

Mrs Smith's at Haddo will shut for good this autumn.