Crathes, Drumoak and Durris Community Council joint-vice chair David Morrish tells the Piper that meetings held at Crathes and Drumoak to discuss the report were "a worthwhile exercise". A similar meeting in Tarland will take place on Monday, June 29 and Simon Welfare, the Cromar Community Council chair, hopes to see as many people there as possible.

Find out the latest news on Gladedale Capital's £25m development of Westhill Shopping Centre along with plans for new homes at Strachan.

There is a packed page of letters to the editor, several of which are in response to last week's front page story on Marr Area Committee deferring its decision on the latest phase of development of the Milton of Crathes Railway project.

Doggy expert Sally Leiper gives her monthly helpful hint in Waggy Tales, while Kathleen Robertson reports on the latest happenings in Cults, Culter and Milltimber.

In Country Diary, Jane Milloy explains why June can be a vulnerable month for young animals, particularly young roe deer.

In Sport, Danny Law reports on golfer James Byrne's latest success, while Cults triathlete Michael Adams excels in his first full elite race.

You will also find out how our local cricket, darts and football teams fared this week and Ken Reid will tell you where you will catch the most salmon in Dee Beat.

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