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.
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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.
Inquiry ordered into 2013 Shetland helicopter crash
A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) is to be held into a helicopter crash which claimed four lives in 2013.
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.
Lerwick set for new fish market after £3m funding package
A new fish market is being developed at Lerwick Harbour after a £3 million funding package was granted.
Shetland named one of Europe’s top 10 destinations for 2019
Shetland has been named one of the top 10 destinations in Europe this year by a leading travel guide.
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.
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.