North-east dad’s heart stopped twice … 95 miles offshore
An offshore worker has thanked the people who helped save his life after he had a heart attack on board a North Sea oil platform.
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Thousands raised to help family who lost home in bird observatory blaze
More than £22,200 has been raised to help a family who lost their home and possessions in a fire which destroyed a renowned island bird observatory.
Fire crews airlifted to island as blaze destroys bird observatory
A fire crew was taken by helicopter to a remote island after a blaze broke out at a renowned bird observatory.
Filming productions such as Hobbs & Shaw ‘bring £19m to Glasgow economy’
Filming major productions including the Fast & Furious spin-off Hobbs & Shaw brought just over £19 million to Glasgow’s economy last year.
Police thank people who tried to save fire victim
Police have thanked “brave” members of the public who tried to save a person who died following a blaze.
Consultation launched on proposal to protect 18th century shipwreck
A consultation on proposals to protect the site of a Swedish merchant ship which sank off Shetland around 270 years ago has been launched by heritage chiefs.
Scottish salmon farms investigated over alleged EU law breach – reports
A number of Scottish salmon farms have been raided as part of an investigation into whether they have breached EU laws which ban cartels, according to reports.
Author Ann Cleeves says crime fiction is ‘reassuring’ in an age of chaos
Prolific writer Ann Cleeves has said the murder-and-punishment structure of crime fiction is reassuring in a time of political chaos.
Shetland and Cornwall firms join forces to further UK space activity
Two UK space companies have joined forces to develop rocket launch technology.
Video and pictures: Viking fire festival lights up Shetland
Crowds gathered in Shetland on Tuesday for the world-famous Up Helly Aa fire festival.
Thousands line Shetland streets for Up Helly Aa fire festival
Thousands of people gathered for Up Helly Aa as the world-famous fire festival was held in Lerwick.
Thousands on Shetland for Up Helly Aa fire festival
Thousands of people are due to gather for the world-famous Up Helly Aa fire festival on Shetland.
Viking passion for football on display ahead of Up Helly Aa festival
The Vikings were clearly football fans, if the centrepiece of this year’s famous Up Helly Aa festival on Shetland is anything to go by.
£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.
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.
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.