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John Wallace viciously assaulted his dad after the senior spent the evening sniping him about life choices and how to be a "real man", a court was told.

The owners of the Falls Of Feugh are looking for someone new to take over the Banchory restaurant.

A 35-year-old and a 51-year-old are to appear in court this week following the incidents.

Ruiadhri McKinnon, 34, pleaded guilty to a course of domestic abuse towards his former partner.

The 43-year-old was stopped by police on two occasions in just over 24 hours.

Nigel Beacham, 50, was found guilty by a jury in May this year of sexually motivated acts towards four boys - preying on one victim when the child was only 12 years old. 

The P&J spoke with shopping expert Jonathan De Mello after his two-day trip to Aberdeen.

Neighbours fear the proposed venue - which could open right across from the park - would spoil the peaceful greenspace.