Tougher Covid restrictions begin in Scotland today but what are they?
Tougher new restrictions have begun in Scotland today as the government aims to stop Covid from spreading quicker.
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As we enter another period of full-scale lockdown, the normal rhythms of life will be disrupted, just as they were back in March.
Electrical fault results in partial down-manning of BP platform
Energy giant BP has partially down-manned its Clair platform, about 45 miles west of Shetland, due to an “electrical fault”.
Coronavirus: 128 new cases in Grampian as Scotland’s total rises by 934
A further 934 people have tested positive for Covid-19 across Scotland in the past 24 hours.
Covid Christmas bubbles: What in the name of Old Saint Nick are the rules in Scotland?
Scotland is in for a festive season like no other in living memory as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
What do Level 3 restrictions mean for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Using the latest information from the Scottish Government, we've created this easy to use searchable table and map to help you find out what level 3 will mean for the north-east
Coronavirus: No new deaths in north-east as 80 new Covid cases confirmed in region
There have been 80 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in the north-east, according to the latest figures from the Scottish Government.
BP moving staff into smaller Aberdeen headquarters
BP is moving out of its current North Sea offices to set up a new regional headquarters in Aberdeen, which will be half the size.
111 more cases in the north-east as cases across Scotland rise by 1,001
More than 110 people in the north-east have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 24 hours.
Four more deaths linked to Covid in north-east as number of cases rises by almost 70
Four people have died and nearly 70 more people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the north-east in the past 24 hours.
Coronavirus: Nine more deaths linked to Covid in north-east as number of cases rises by almost 100
Nine people have died and nearly 100 more people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the north-east in the past 24 hours.
Union boss says around 12,000 North Sea jobs have been lost in last 9 months
A trade union boss warned last night that thousands more jobs have been lost in the North Sea oil and gas sector as a result of the latest downturn than has previously been predicted.
Find out what Covid-19 restriction level you are in and what this means with our interactive tool
All council areas in Level four have been moved down to Level three in the latest round of changes to Scotland's Covid-19 restrictions.
Coronavirus: 65 new cases in north-east as Scotland’s total rises by 677
A further 65 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the north-east in the past 24 hours.
Coronavirus: 48 new cases in Grampian as Scotland’s total rises by 643
A further 48 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the NHS Grampian area in the past 24 hours.
Coronavirus: 69 new cases confirmed in Grampian in past 24 hours
A further 69 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in the NHS Grampian area in the past 24 hours.
Worker dies at Aberdeen office of energy services firm
A worker has died at the Aberdeen offices of US energy services firm Oceaneering, police have confirmed.
Find out what Covid-19 restriction level you are in and what this means with our interactive tool
Every local authority area in Scotland has been assigned a level which will set the Covid-19 restrictions in place for businesses and residents in that area.
Coronavirus: 37 more people in the north-east test positive in past 24 hours
A further 37 people across the north-east have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.
Coronavirus: 47 more people in NHS Grampian area test positive in past 24 hours
A further 47 people across the north-east have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.
In Full: Scotland’s Christmas Covid rules explained
A maximum of eight people from three households are allowed in a Christmas bubble, with social distancing rules to be followed. The limits do not apply to children under-12.
Protest-plagued North Sea project achieves first oil
A £200 million North Sea project that environmental activists repeatedly tried to thwart has delivered first oil.
No changes to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire’s coronavirus restrictions, confirms Nicola Sturgeon
Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen will remain under level two restrictions.
Moray man traced safe and well following public appeal
A Moray man reported missing has been traced safe and well. Police appealed to the public as they tried to find 61-year-old Whinton Nicol. He was last seen around 10.50am this morning. The force has now confirmed Mr Nicol has been traced safe and well.
North Sea oil industry ‘teetering on the brink’
A North Sea trade union boss has warned the oil industry is “teetering on the brink” due to a lack of activity and investment in the basin.
Change of date for Gary Barlow’s gig at Aberdeen’s P&J Live
Gary Barlow’s UK tour is being rescheduled – including his date at Aberdeen’s P&J Live.
Missing Inverurie man traced safe and well
A north-east man who had been reported missing has been traced safe and well. Officers appealed for help to trace Ronald Watson, who was last seen in the Kellands Road area of Inverurie at 1.15pm on Saturday. Police have now confirmed he has been traced safe and well.
Coronavirus: 52 new cases in Grampian as as Scotland’s total rises by 1,159
A further 52 people in the Grampian health board area have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.
Another 24 people test positive for Covid-19 in the north-east
A further 24 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the north-east in the past 24 hours.
Furlough extension comes ‘too late’ for thousands of North Sea jobs – union boss
A union boss has said the extension of the UK furlough scheme comes “too late” for thousands of lost jobs in the North Sea oil industry.