STV News at Six - Aberdeen Wednesday, July 04, 6:00pm

Firth. In other news: Rangers newco will not be playing in the SPL next season as clubs overwhelming vote against entry. A consultation on new laws to increase childcare entitlement and improve services for children and young people has been launched. C Difficile among the over 65s in Scotland and cases of MRSA are at the lowest level since records began, according to the latest figures. The Queen is continuing with her Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Scotland - and today it was the turn of the west. Residents on Shapinsay say the windfarm, which they've affectionately named Whirly, has completely transformed island life. Aberdeen Council says it must be more pro-active in tackling illegal traveller’s camps. Former Rangers owner Craig Whyte has escaped a driving ban after claiming he was speeding because he was so worried about security at his Speyside castle home. A mother who lost her soldier son in Afghanistan has inspired a group of youngsters to raise money for troops. A boy who was found unconcious at the bottom of Stonehaven outdoor pool has returned home. And in sports: SPL clubs have voted to reject newco Rangers' application to join the top flight. Aberdeen's new signing Niall McGinn insists there's no reason why they can't challenge Celtic at the top of an SPL without Rangers. Ahead of this month's London Olympics, the Cameroon team have arrived in the North East for their pre-games camp. This episode has been edited for rights reasons.