Deep concern for maritime safety
The UK Government has failed to make a convincing case to justify closing two maritime rescue co-ordination centres in Scotland, according to a group of MPs.
Swift decision urged on offshore turbines
The Scottish Government has been urged to make a "swift decision" on the fate of proposals for an offshore windfarm.
Turbine group mourns wild land
Windfarm protesters held a symbolic "wake" outside Eden Court Theatre in Inverness on Saturday to highlight their concerns about developments on wild land.
Island fuel prices set for 5p-a-litre reduction as rebate scheme gets nod
FUEL prices in the Northern and Western Isles will be reduced by 5p a litre from March, the UK Government confirmed yesterday.
MSPs criticise coastguard base decision
MSPs have criticised a decision to downgrade Aberdeen coastguard station and manage major North Sea safety operations from a base on the south coast of England.
Lessons must be learned after helicopter tragedy
LESSONS must be learned in the wake of the North Sea helicopter crash that left 16 people dead, MSPs said yesterday.
MP invites fuel boss to discuss prices
THE boss of a fuel firm has been invited to the Western Isles to discuss concerns about prices.
Demand for action as power bills continue to go up
Energy companies and consumer groups are being urged to take action to minimise the impact of power bill rises on customers.
Energy site commended in parliament
A NEW oil and gas industry website launched by the Press and Journal has been commended in the Scottish Parliament.
MSP ‘gagged over energy institute’
Former deputy first minister Nicol Stephen was gagged by civil servants when he tried to secure a £1billion energy institute for Aberdeen, it can be revealed today.