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Plans for new school approved by committee

Plans to build a new primary school at Hillside in Portlethen were approved by the Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee this week.

Two of last years garden competition prize winners, Mr & Mrs Pratt 6 Arduthie Gardens, Stonehaven.

Stonehaven gardening competition needs you..!

Stonehaven & District Horticultural Society are gearing up to launch their annual summer gardening competition, in conjunction with the Mearns Leader.

Kinneff school's project this term was Taste Of Grampian

Kinneff on the local produce trail

Pupils from Kinneff school travelled to Stonehaven as part of their project this term, Taste of Grampian.

Shire Council set out 2050 strategy

Aberdeenshire Council are looking to the future and have set out a plan for the area which will until the year 2050.

The barriers line the newly-opened road

Bright barriers on Bervie Braes ‘highlight risk’

The Bervie Braes road - which leads from Dunnottar Castle in to Stonehaven - has been re-opened for the summer months, after being closed for several years.

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Hotel plan hearing date set for autumn

A decision by councillors on a controversial planning application to build a new hotel on the west side of Auchenblae has been delayed.

Sport rss

The Scottish Rugby Union declaredthat international results will not affect the future of Scott Johnson. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Video: SRU vow to stand by Scott Johnson video

THE Scottish Rugby Union has declared 2013 to be a year of development at Test level and that international results will not affect the future of coach Scott Johnson.

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Pigeon racing results

On 15th June , 2 members sent 16 birds to Consett(2).

Scott Johnson set himself a number of clear targets for the summer tour to South Africa. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Video: Johnson on Scotland’s defeat to South Africa video

SCOTT Johnson set himself a number of clear targets for the summer tour to South Africa and as well as testing out the strength in depth was a desire to instil new belief in Scottish rugby.

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Claims after bruising Samoa defeat are a sore point for coach. Picture: PA

Video: Scotland defiant ahead of Springbok Test video

SCOTT Johnson has dismissed suggestions that his Scotland squad were soft against Samoa and suffered the consequences both in a first Test defeat to the South Sea Islanders and a squad floored by injury.

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South Africa's Bryan Habana is chased by Italy's Martin Castrogiovanni in Durban last week. Picture: Getty

Video: South Africa coach Meyer expects battle video

THE changing face of South African rugby could not feature a more engaging and quietly ambitious individual than Heyneke Meyer. And the fulfilment this week of a childhood dream will mark another milestone for the Springboks coach.

Lifestyle rss

David Officer aka Daemons

Musician performs for King of Norway

Dæmons, aka David Officer, is an electronic musician from Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire who normally makes music at home and performs occasionally in tiny venues in Aberdeen.

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Property - Do-It-Yourself

Fans of the late, lamented Property Ladder, presented by Sarah Beeny, will know that renovating a listed building can turn into a long and expensive nightmare.

Carmelo dining table and two benches set 699, Marks & Spencer.

How to achieve patio perfection

Ignore the clouds and pretty up the patio ready for summer. Gabrielle Fagan picks on-trend looks for well-dressed outdoor spaces.

Mearns Probus Club

At the first meeting for June, the speaker was Past President Ian Bell who spoke on Old Aberdeen. This was the second part of this presentation, the first in February, but this time with slides of the area.

Noel Sullivan in the role of Tick/Mitzi in Priscilla Queen of the Desert. (photo by Paul Coltas).

Local actor wanted for West End musical

The search is on to find a budding young actor to share a role in the smash hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert at His Majesty’s Theatre.

A loft which has been converted into a bedroom. PA Photo/thinkstockphotos.

Property DIY

If your home’s loft is more valuable to you as living space than storage, converting the loft is the obvious thing to do.

Community rss

‘On your marks’ for Stonehaven half marathon

Final preparations are under way for the 2013 Stonehaven Half Marathon and race organisers are anticipating strong local support.

Sea Cadets bound for London again

It was a glorious sunny day at Greenock Great harbour as Sea Cadets from all over Scotland and north-east England gathered for their annual Northern Area Regatta rowing competition.

Pupils to celebrate at event

Pupils from the Mearns area will be attending a National Event in Perth next week to celebrate the success of the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative in Scotland.

Mearns FM pleas

Mearns FM are rallying the community for support after celebrating four years on the air. The station is having financial troubles and is reaching out to the community for financial support. Currently, the station has running costs of £11,000 per year and, despite a range of fundraising activities, it is struggling to meet its debt.

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Local hairdresser up for award

Fusion hairdressers in Stonehaven have been named finalists in the Trend awards in the category of excellence in hairdressing.

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Chorus concert to support flood group

Stonehaven Chorus and Friends are holding a concert in the town hall on Sunday June 23 at 7pm to support the work of the Stonehaven Flood Action group.

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Thursday 20 June 2013

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