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Ambitious plans for Aberdeen weekly

The success story of the Aberdeen Independent continues with the announcement that the paper is launching up to 20 new weekly titles.

As the paper celebrated its fifth birthday, chairman Keith Barwell revealed ambitious plans to corner the weekly market in Aberdeen.

The first four titles in the new Gazette series will launch later this month to cover the towns of Stonehaven, Invurie, Banchory and Ellon.

With a cover price of 20p, the papers will feature a mix of news, sport a comprehensive TV guide and separate sections for services, jobs, property and motors.

Mr Barwell said: “We have put our roots down in Aberdeen, and we are now firmly established as part of the local media mix.

“These new titles will allow us to offer our customers the opportunity of greatly increased coverage, while bringing local news and the best Aberdeen stories to communities which have a close affinity with the city.

“This is an exciting time for the newly-enlarged Independent Group – with plans to roll out a number of Gazettes in other towns over the coming months.”

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