£2.2 billion Amec purchase leaves Wood ‘uniquely positioned’ for future energy markets
The £2.2 billion acquisition of Amec Foster Wheeler at the end of 2017 has opened up a host of new opportunities for owners Wood.
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Woman charged after £9,000 of heroin seized in Lerwick
Heroin worth an estimated £9,000 has been recovered in Shetland.
These children have to travel by plane to get to their swimming lessons
Three children have to take a flight from a remote Scottish island so they can learn to swim.
Dry and mild weather to welcome in the New Year
Crowds enjoying New Year’s Eve celebrations across the country can expect dry and mild weather as the clocks strike midnight, according to the Met Office.
Charity urges people in Aberdeen to shop local for Christmas
A north-east cancer charity has encouraged residents to support its shops during the festive period.
First oil produced using new technology in field west of Shetland
Energy giant BP has used technology designed to maximise oil production offshore for the first time, as it began pumping oil from a new development west of Shetland.
Faulty wiring blamed after plane forced to carry out emergency landing at Aberdeen airport
Faulty wiring has been blamed after a plane was forced to carry out an emergency landing at Aberdeen International Airport.
North-east rape crisis centre gets funding share from government
Victims of sexual violence in the north-east should receive the support they need more quickly due to a £37,000 funding boost.
Tributes paid to popular offshore chef manager
A popular offshore chef manager has died at the BP Clair Ridge project.
BP receives approval to develop North Sea oilfield
BP has been granted approval to develop the Alligin field in the North Sea, targeting 20 million barrels of oil equivalent.
Up Helly Aa Vikings to lead Aberdeen’s Christmas parade
As well as the world-famous vikings, this year's Christmas parade will also feature santas, reindeer on Segways and a host of carnival characters
Total reveals major gas find west of Shetland
French oil major Total said today that its Glendronach prospect could contain one trillion cubic feet (tcf) of gas.
Shetland firm handed HSE notice over Aberdeen Harbour safety concerns
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) yesterday made public a prohibition notice served to Shetland-based company Ocean Kinetics for a safety breach while working at Aberdeen Harbour.
Breaking: Workers vote for strike action at Shetland Gas Plant
A group of workers at a major gas plant in Shetland have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in a dispute over rotas.
Removal of unexploded device near North Sea platform under way
Work is finally under way to remove an unexploded device located near a North Sea oil platform.
Cruise ship to be first to dock at Aberdeen’s new £350 million harbour
A cruise ship bound for Aberdeen from Amsterdam will be the first to dock at a new £350 million harbour, the Evening Express can reveal today.
Watch: Teenager rescued by coastguard after nearly six hours stranded on 130ft cliff
This is the moment a teenager was rescued from a cliff in Shetland after almost six hours.
Major North Sea pipelines shut after ‘defect’ identified
Two major pipelines connecting North Sea fields to the Sullom Voe Terminal on Shetland have been shut down after a “minor fault” was discovered.
Appeal launched to find Shetland woman last seen in Aberdeen
A Shetland woman last seen in Aberdeen has been reported missing.
Passengers use emergency exit after plane returns to Aberdeen
Eighteen passengers had to leave a plane through over-wing exits after it was forced to return to Aberdeen.
Investigation launched after Spiderman scales oil platform
A thrillseeker has climbed to the top of the towering Buchan Alpha platform currently being decommissioned in Shetland – dressed as Spiderman.
Aberdeen coffee shop raising cash for children’s charity with contactless donation tin
Shoppers in search of their caffeine fix will now be able to help the parents of sick youngsters from as far away as Orkney and Shetland, thanks to a new pilot initiative by a North-east children’s charity.
North Sea helicopter crash survivor speaks out after Super Puma U-turn
A survivor of the 2013 Super Puma crash has told of his shock after hearing about plans to bring the helicopter back into service.
20 anchors dotted across North-east to raise funds for Aberdeen charity
A charity trail across Aberdeen and the North-east has been officially launched.
Police name missing oil worker as Steve Sutherland
A man who was reported missing from a North Sea oil rig has been named as Steve Sutherland by police.
Search continues for Aberdeen man missing from North Sea rig
A search continues tonight after a man was reported missing from a North Sea rig.
Watch: Diver found after 10 hours off Orkney coast
A diver missing for more than 10 hours in the sea off Orkney has been found.
Aberdeen ferry forced to turn back after windows damaged in storm
A ferry had to return to port for repairs after windows were damaged in extreme weather.
This remote Scottish island needs a new nurse, if you fancy escaping
A remote Scottish island with a population of just 60 people has put an advert out for a new nurse.
Watch: Thousands gather in Lerwick for Up Helly Aa fire festival
Thousands of people have gathered for the world famous Up Helly Aa fire festival on Shetland.