Murder accused had crazed look, trial told
An accused in the Kirriemuir murder trial has told of the “crazed” look in his friend’s eyes after seeing him launch a frenzied attack on Steven Donaldson.
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Jury told of ‘cell confession’ by murder suspect
A murder accused made a prison cell confession, boasting he had stabbed “the boy” more than 25 times, a jury was told yesterday.
North Sea firm donates £10,000 to north-east biker charity to help them deliver vital medical supplies
A North Sea oil firm has set the wheels in motion to ensure a group of big-hearted bikers can continue to provide a life-saving service.
Three team members become directors at firm
Promotions at Aberdeen-based accountancy firm Anderson Anderson and Brown (AAB) have seen three of its team become directors.
Energy minister slaps down calls to declare climate emergency
An energy minister has dismissed calls to declare a "climate emergency" despite expressing sympathy with the message of Extinction Rebellion protesters.
Crews continue to battle massive moorland blaze near wind farm
Firefighters remained at the scene of a large wildfire last night more than 24 hours after the alarm was raised.
Plan to ‘rough up’ oil worker
Murder accused Steven Dickie has told a High Court jury how he saw his teenage lover Tasmin Glass speed off in her car from an Angus playpark as his best friend Callum Davidson “dived” through the window of Steven Donaldson’s BMW.
SPE Aberdeen awards record-breaking number of student bursaries
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Aberdeen Section has awarded its biggest ever total of bursaries - £29, 500 - to the winning students in its 2019 student bursaries programme.
Oil worker completes Atlantic rowing journey in wake of rescue
An intrepid oil worker who was attempting to row across the Atlantic before being rescued has now completed the journey.
Oil workers take on 130ft AECC abseil for neurological centre
A number of oil and gas workers have taken on a 130ft drop to raise funds for a neurological care centre in Aberdeen.
Climate change protest ‘pauses’
Climate change protesters who have stopped traffic in a series of peaceful demonstrations across London will “pause” their rebellion in a bid to achieve their political aims.
Drivers are warned as works begin on major route
A £390,000 project to carry out road improvements on the A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road will begin today.
Contract award for Stornoway deep-water port
A major contract to design one of the biggest projects ever undertaken in the Outer Hebrides was awarded yesterday.
Key figure at airport announces retirement
A self-confessed aviation “anorak” is stepping down from the key role he has had behind the scenes at Aberdeen International Airport (AIA) for years.
Activists stage climate change protest at Heathrow airport
A group of demonstrators have staged a climate change protest at Heathrow Airport.
Offshore worker kicked police officer in face after mooning train window
A Moray offshore worker who kicked a police officer in the face after drunkenly causing trouble on a train has been ordered to carry out 50 hours of unpaid work.
Developer loses court battle against North Sea pipeline owner
A developer has lost a multi-million-pound court battle against a North Sea oil giant after its proposal to build a hotel close to the Forties pipeline was rejected.
Victim and suspects tracked to same area
Mobile phones belonging to Steven Donaldson, his alleged killer Steven Dickie and the partner of co-accused Callum Davidson were tracked moving around the outskirts of Kirriemuir in the hours before the 27-year-old’s body was discovered, a court heard yesterday.
Doubts over visa scheme for EU nationals in UK
Fears have been raised over the ability of the Home Office to process Brexit visa applications from EU nationals.
Penspen opens new office in Aberdeen
An engineering firm has opened a new office in the city after growth in demand.
TechnipFMC scoops top award in Active Cup Challenge
A team from TechnipFMC has been presented with the top prize in the sixth annual oil and gas ACTIVE Cup Challenge.
Saipem increases revenue thanks to new deals
Italian oil and gas contractor Saipem has announced bumper revenues for the first quarter of 2019.
Drax investors rebel over pay and political donations
Drax has received a bloody nose from investors, who vented their anger at executive pay and political donations at the energy firm's annual meeting.
ABB chief leaves abruptly after years of pressure from investors
ABB Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Ulrich Spiesshofer abruptly stepped down after nearly six years at the helm of the Swiss engineering company that were marked by a public spat with an activist shareholder and poor stock returns.
Steven Donaldson murder trial: ‘I know for a fact Tasmin put him up to it’ Glass boyfriend co-accused told detectives
Murder accused Steven Dickie told detectives: “I know for a fact Tasmin has put him up to it” during a lengthy interview which led to him being charged in connection with the killing of Arbroath man Steven Donaldson.