"I graduated 10 years ago," said vet Elizabeth Harries.

The first was 8lb 7oz baby boy Lucas to parents Jacqui Law and Brian Laird, from Keith.Services at Dr Gray's were downgraded in 2018 due to staff shortages, forcing most expectant mothers in the area to travel to Aberdeen for births.

A Caesarean section, or C-section, is a surgical operation to deliver a baby through a cut made in the mother's tummy and womb.New mum Jacqui said she felt relaxed during the operation and staff took good care of her.She added: "I know one of the nurses who works in theatre, one of my best friends, and she was there so that made the experience really happy and positive as well.

"I was really excited about possibly being the first C-section here in a while which I did end up being and it was all such a positive experience."I'll definitely remember it."

Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Mandy Hunter said the first C-sections were a "big step" towards restoring a full service for pregnant women at Dr Gray's.

She added: "Any expectant mums who have questions about what this means for their individual circumstances should have a chat with their midwife or consultant in the first instance to work out their best options together."He recalled: "I was standing there with my kid sister Susan and she immediately went 'you should sign [them]'.

"I said: 'Let's hear the second song' and it was: 'I am signing [them]'. By the third song: 'I’m definitely signing [them]'."The band only played four songs that night.

Reflecting on the King Tuts gig in a documentary about the band, Noel Gallagher - who with his brother Liam have been the band's only constant members - said: "Fate is just a word to some people, but I understand it now."Alan McGee was meant to be in that club tonight."