Two cases of measles on Aberdeen to Shetland ferry sparks warning for passengers and crew
Two cases of measles have been confirmed following ferry journeys between Aberdeen and Shetland.
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Union calls for ‘robust inspection regime’ after North Sea platform evacuation
An offshore union has called for a “robust inspection regime” to be imposed after more than 100 workers were evacuated from a North Sea platform over structural concerns.
North Sea platform workers flown back to shore after evacuation
The 115 workers evacuated from a North Sea platform following a subsea structural inspection are being flown back to shore.
EnQuest should be ‘transparent’ after North Sea platform evacuated, says union boss
A union boss has called on operator EnQuest to be transparent about any structural issues with its Thistle platform in the North Sea.
North Sea platform evacuated following structural inspection
More than 100 workers have been taken off a North Sea platform as a precaution following a subsea structural inspection.
115 people taken off North Sea platform after structural inspection
More than 100 workers have been taken off a North Sea platform as a precaution following a subsea structural inspection.
Worker injured after fire breaks out on North Sea platform
A worker has been flown to hospital after a fire broke out on North Sea platform.
Hunt after dog disappears in north-east on 700-mile trip across country
A search has been launched for a dog that went missing on a 700-mile journey to her new home.
Appeal for missing man last seen in Aberdeen
Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing man.
Liberal Democrats see off SNP challenge to retain Shetland seat in Holyrood by-election
The Liberal Democrats have won the Shetland by-election, holding on to the seat despite the SNP returning a record number of votes in the island constituency.
Voters go to polls in Shetland to elect new MSP
Voters in Shetland are going to the polls to elect the islands’ new MSP, with Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP hoping to causing an upset by winning the seat from the Liberal Democrats.
Milestone as Equinor hits first oil from huge Mariner project
Equinor has hailed a major milestone for the North Sea oil and gas industry with first production from its giant Mariner field.
Work starts to appraise one of UK’s largest offshore discoveries of the last decade
Total has started drilling an appraisal well at its Glendronach discovery in the West of Shetland.
Billion barrel North Sea well proves non-commercial for Hurricane Energy
Hurricane Energy has announced its highly anticipated Warwick Deep well has not encountered commercial rates of oil and gas.
Crown Office announces fatal accident inquiry into 2013 Super Puma Crash
A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) has been announced for a helicopter crash off the coast of Shetland in 2013 that caused the deaths of four people.
North-east patients could be offered surgery in Shetland and Orkney to help backlog
Patients in the north-east waiting for elective surgeries could be offered space at an island hospital to speed up the process.
Total hit with safety notice over rota changes
French energy giant Total has been issued with a safety notice after it “failed” to adequately assess the safety risks around changing offshore rotas.
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.
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.
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.
£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.
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.