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The Press and Journal's Fresh Start campaign is asking the Scottish Government to tweak business rates rules and boost struggling high street traders.

Kieran Smith, 30, admitted 16 sex offences at Aberdeen Sheriff Court that included communicating with children and possession of indecent images.

Insiders claim the bumper exit payment was not approved by the Sport Aberdeen board.

Ronald O'Henley was not held responsible for the woman's death, but a search of her phone found texts between the two over the sale of drugs.

The Maud-based charity completes more than 20,000 journeys every year, safely transporting hundreds of users across Buchan and Aberdeen.

'Slow moving' heavy showers are also forecast across the region.

Bonnyton House Care Home must make a series of improvements by the start of July.

The vacant industrial units have been on the market for over a year, but could now be given a fresh lease of life...