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Dundee boss James McPake says there has been no fall-out between him and star man Charlie Adam despite the midfielder sitting on the sidelines.

Body of a man found in woods near north-east estate Updated: April 23, 2021, 6:02 pm © SYSTEM Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A body of a man has been found in woods near a north-east estate. Paths within the Fetternear Estate, near Kemnay, have been closed by police as they investigate the discovery. The public has been urged to avoid the area until investigations are complete. The death is not believe...

North-east chipper Sea Salt and Sole proves its offering is top notch Updated: 23/04/2021, 10:15 am © Supplied by DCT Media For those of us who love fish and chips there’s probably more chance of ordering from your local than venturing too far for your next fix. But from what I have learned during lockdown and the coronavirus pandemic in general, is sometimes, uncovering what else is around you locally can prove wonders for your palate. Take last weekend for example. I was craving fish and c...

© Supplied by BBC Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Twenty years after starring in the hit TV show Castaway 2000, Ben Fogle is to return to Scotland’s remote islands for a new documentary. The new series, Sacred Islands will begin production later this spring and will air on BBC Scotland and BBC One Daytime. The award-winning broadcaster, author and adventurer will explore the Western and Northern Isles...

© Kenny Smith Thank you for signing up to The Courier daily newsletter Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Morale among GP receptionists has taken a hit due to verbal abuse – including swearing – from patients booking appointments. Catherine Robertson of Taymount Surgery is urging the public to show respect to receptionists as GPs predict practice teams to be “busier than ever”. She says the significant amount of verbal abuse that receptionists face has made s...

Helicopter rescues biker who crawled up Perthshire hill with broken leg Updated: April 23, 2021, 3:15 pm © Photo courtesy of Tayside and Central Scotland Moorland Group/Facebook A biker who suffered a broken leg in a crash in a Perthshire glen was spotted crawling up a hill to get a mobile phone signal. The man was discovered in the Glen Quaich area of Perth and Kinross shortly before 5pm on Thursday. The alarm was raised with Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance, who arrived on the scene within...

North-east bank could be given new future with cafe plans Updated: 23/04/2021, 1:15 pm © Albyn Design and Build Plans have been lodged to convert an empty north-east bank into a coffee shop. The Aberdeenshire-based chain Symposium has applied for permission to turn the old Bank of Scotland in Portsoy into their latest outlet. The lender closed the branch on Seafield Street in 2016 and the company hope to get permission to make it into a new cafe. Symposium is run by Paul and Wendy Haggath and ...

By Readers Letters © DCT Media Regarding the calls for marshalls to deal with traffic at the Bridge of Don retail park, Costa Coffee should never have been allowed planning permission to create their drive-thru there. It causes so many queues and holds up traffic – just shows money talks. Even before they were allowed a drive-thru there, I hated driving on that road especially when there were roadworks and you had to go that way to get on to the Ellon Road dual carriageway. Costa Coffe...

Offers over £440,000: Go west to best embrace great open-plan living Updated: 23/04/2021, 4:42 pm © Raeburn Christie Clark Homebuyers across the globe have been embracing open-plan living for some time. And for good reason too, for it is resolutely here to stay. It allows scope for interesting furnishings and your interiors to flow seamlessly, as well as offering an exceptional level of versatility. Whether you’re after a sociable hub for the whole family or a multitasking set-up suited to ...

EXCLUSIVE: Ten years on from ‘Deefiant’ drama, Raith Rovers skipper Kyle Benedictus returns to Dundee with one purpose Updated: April 23, 2021, 2:25 pm © SNS Group Dundee’s ‘Deefiant’ heroes will soon reunite for dinner, drinks and a merry amble down memory lane. Kyle Benedictus is more than happy to be the most unpopular man at the table if it means Raith Rovers successfully robbed his old club of further glories. “I don’t think anyone will ever forget that achievement and the t...