WEEK IN NUMBERS

230

The number of young ducks stolen in a raid on a Mearns farm. Police believe the young laying birds may have been taken to stock another poultry unit. The birds, worth around £3,000, were removed from a shed on a farm near Laurencekirk.

£30,000

The amount of money sought for anti-gull measures in Fife’s coastal communities. Councillors Tom Adams and Peter George have dubbed themselves the Gullbusters and said dealing with the bird problem is a priority.

67

The number of medals won by British athletes at the Rio Olympic Games. Team GB finished second in the table, achieving thier biggest Olympic medal haul for more than a century.

£45,000

The costs of a refurbishment for the Frigate Unicorn in Dundee. This is in preparation for becoming a community centre at the hub at the centre of the new waterfront development. The warship has become weatherbeaten.

5

The number of youths who had to be rescued from the Arbroath cliffs. A multi-agency operation was involved in rescuing the group, who had reportedly been tomstoning – the dangerous practice of jumping into the sea.

25

The average number of people required at the monthly Cortachy Church service. The number is required to stave off a closure decision. The community has to show that the church is still well used.