Bristow files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to fix balance sheet
Bristow Group has filed for US-style Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to restructure and strengthen its balance sheet.
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Centrica shareholders urged to block ‘staggering’ CEO pay rise
Institutional shareholders at energy giant Centrica are being urged to block a big pay rise for its chief executive.
Airline boss urges ‘level playing field’ over taxes
A boss at a major UK airline has called for a “level playing field” between Aberdeen and Inverness airports following a major government U-turn this week.
Offshore worker keeps his licence after driving at twice speed limit
An offshore worker who was summoned by a sheriff to be personally present for sentencing kept his driving licence yesterday after admitting driving at twice the speed limit.
Oil and gas millionaires galore on Scottish Rich List
The scale of Aberdeen's North Sea bounty over several decades is revealed in the latest Sunday Times Rich List.
Milne explains motivation to help people through Courage on the Catwalk and Brave
Jimmy Milne has never forgotten the agony of losing first wife Jill to cancer when his daughters were aged just eight and three.
UK grid goes coal-free for first full week since Industrial Revolution
Britain's electricity grid has gone a full week without coal for the first time since the Industrial Revolution, the system operator has confirmed.
Dealmaker joins Business Breakfast line-up
The strong line-up of speakers taking shape for a business breakfast at Ardoe House Hotel, near Aberdeen, later this month includes one of the region’s top dealmakers.
Centrica gives added leave to staff with care responsibilities
Energy giant Centrica is joining calls on the Government to introduce mandatory paid leave for workers who also have caring responsibilities.
Loganair competes for oil worker business with new routes from Aberdeen
Scottish airline Loganair said yesterday it was going ahead with plans to operate two key routes from Aberdeen.
Awilco win well decom extension with Shell
Westhill-based firm Awilco Drilling has announced a well decommissioning contract extension with Shell.
Oil worker murder trial: Jurors sent out to consider verdict
Jurors in the Steven Donaldson murder trial have retired to consider their verdicts.
Scotland should ‘aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2045’
Scotland can end its contribution to global warming within 25 years by setting an "ambitious new target" to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2045, an influential climate change group has said.
CCS must be ramped up in north-east after ‘cynical betrayal’, warns MSP
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) must be ramped up in the north-east after an investment and jobs promise was pulled in a "cynical betrayal", according to a Scottish MSP.
Scottish Power offer £3k reward after damage to substation
A £3,000 reward is being offered after thieves targeted an electricity substation, causing destruction to the property.
Lerwick hails recovery in oil and gas activity
The chief executive of Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) has hailed signs of recovery in oil and gas activity as traffic in all sectors increased at Shetland’s main harbour in the first quarter of this year.
Clashes rock Venezuela as Guaido and Maduro vie for power
Opposition leader Juan Guaido took a bold step to revive his movement to seize power in Venezuela, taking to the streets on Tuesday to call for a military uprising that drew quick support from the Trump administration and fierce resistance from forces loyal to socialist Nicolas Maduro.
Drivers see fuel prices ‘rocket’ over last six weeks
Motorists have been hit with a hike in fuel prices in recent weeks which have added up to £3 to the cost of filling up, official figures show.
UK adviser is said to recommend zero emissions target by 2050
The U.K. government’s official adviser on climate change is set to recommend the country adopt a target to drive net fossil fuel emissions to zero by 2050, according to people familiar with the plan.
Energy customers gain new rights to compensation
Energy customers will automatically receive compensation from Wednesday if they suffer switching errors or if suppliers are late in refunding credit when they leave.
Murder accused denies ‘plan’ to hurt Aberdeen oil worker ex
A woman accused of murdering a former boyfriend told a court she did not see him on the night of the fatal incident.
Brexit poses £2bn threat to north-east, claims MP
Brexit poses a similar risk to the north-east economy as that inflicted by the oil price slump, the SNP’s economy spokeswoman has warned.
North Sea oil firm staff lend a hand
A North Sea oil firm has been digging deep in their efforts to help restore a footpath at a picturesque Deeside estate.
Oil and gas firm uncovers dinosaur skeleton
An oil and gas firm has uncovered a dinosaur skeleton amid an excavation in Canada.
Council budgets £43k to win global trade for city
Aberdeen council bosses are looking for new business opportunities in Asia, Africa and South America as they try to boost the city’s reputation on the world stage.