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As the 20th series of Masterchef returns to TV screens, an Aberdeenshire born contestant has looked to her local roots for ideas.

Models, all shapes, sizes and subjects filled the gallery at the Garioch Heritage centre in Inverurie over the weekend.

The UK Tour of the award-winning stage adaptation of David Keenan’s book comes to Aberdeen’s Lemon Tree for three nights in April.

In the first episode, Dougie Vipond is at Thainstone Mart attending the first agricultural gathering of the year, the annual Spring Show.

Playing Blanche Barrow in Bonnie & Clyde The Musical, which visits Aberdeen’s from Tuesday, April 9 is a dream come true for Catherine Tyldesley.

TEN scouts got involved with the campout on March 16.

All through the spring, summer and into autumn the Beechgrove team will be bringing their expert advice and insight for gardeners.

The guest cast for the new series of BBC drama, Shetland, has been announced as filming gets underway.

A timely new production for younger audiences - Shō and the Demons of the Deep - is coming to Aberdeen in April.

The Archie Foundation’s inaugural Variety Show is fast approaching, with a few tickets still left on sale.

A Good Friday gathering for the Walk of Witness was organised by the churches in Inverurie.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a black Carrera Vengeance men's mountain bike in Fraserburgh.

This Easter weekend sees a number of north-east locations hosting Easter Egg trails and several fundraising events.

The Vengaboys, alongside boybands Five, 911 and East 17 will be joined by 2 Unlimited & The Outhere Brothers, Ultrabeat, Lasgo and Alice Deejay.

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Elaine will join Olivier-nominee Adam Garcia as Caractacus Potts, Emmerdale star Liam Fox as Grandpa Potts and Ellie Nunn as Truly Scrumptious.

Two first half goals from the Nairn side meant that Ellon had it all to do to claim any points on Saturday.

The annual ‘Spring Concert’ by Aberdeen Student Show takes place at 2pm on Wednesday, April 3 at Holborn South Church.

Upcoming shows are set to include Murder on the Orient Express, Heathers, Humans 2.0 and A Streetcar Named Desire.

An award-winning performance from theatre dance company Curious Seed will come to the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen for one night only.