New scheme to ‘transform’ North Sea oil recovery
A new initiative could have Aberdeen leading efforts to help recover up to 27 billion barrels of oil worldwide, according to the Oil, and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC).
SSE takes £80m hit to profits due to good weather
Warm temperatures and low wind have taken an £80 million hit on SSE’s operating profits for the start of the year.
Man charged in connection with alleged attempted robbery at Aberdeen Post Office
A 47-year-old man has been charged in connection with an alleged attempted robbery at Sclattie Park Post Office in Bucksburn yesterday.
Stunning family home in Sauchen is picture perfect – and could be yours for £375,000
Tastefully upgraded and restored, this four bedroom house in the quiet village of Sauchen is picture perfect.
ETAP manager was inspired by P&J article
The current manager of BP’s ETAP project has described how a Press and Journal article altered the course of his career.
Appeal for witnesses following attempted robbery at Aberdeen Post Office
An appeal for witnesses has been launched following an attempted robbery at the Sclattie Park Post Office in the Bucksburn area of Aberdeen earlier today.
Production for BP’s Clair Ridge set for Q4 this year
BP’s North Sea boss has confirmed the second phase of the huge Clair field is set to start production in Q4 of this year.
VIDEO: Young seal pup rescued on the shore of Tayvallich
The Scottish SPCA is currently caring for a young seal pup who was rescued on the shore of Tayvallich last Thursday.
Strike action at Shetland Gas Plant postponed for further talks
Planned strike action at the Shetland Gas Plant has been postponed by one week to allow talks with French oil giant Total, Unite union has confirmed.
BP ‘focused on the North Sea’ as it celebrates 20 years of ETAP
BP has said it is “focused” on growing its North Sea business as it celebrates 20 years of production from one of its most ambitious projects.
Picturesque rural living on offer at this four bedroom house in Catterline
This incredible four bedroom house in Catterline is about as picturesque as you can get.
Aberdeen Beach restaurant’s free toy hire is child’s play for environment
An Aberdeen restaurant has set up a free toy borrowing programme in a bid to clear up plastic waste on the beach.
Inverness police appeal after car stolen and subsequently recovered
Inverness police are appealing for information after a car was stolen - and then recovered the following day.
Dundee footballer dodges jail after vile attack on nightclub bouncer
Dundee FC star Paul McGowan today dodged jail after he admitted spitting on a bouncer during a drunken nightclub rammy after his side's player of the year awards do - despite it being his fifth assault rap.
PICTURES: First turbine installed at Beatrice wind farm
The first seven mega-watt (MW) turbine has been successfully installed at the Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm. Swire Blue Ocean’s Pacific Orca vessel installed the first of the 84 turbines at the site in the Moray Firth this weekend. To read more on Energy Voice, click here.
Cat shot in ‘sickening’ attack in Ellon
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after it is believed that a cat was shot in Auchomacoy, Ellon on July 6.
North Sea to maintain output levels into mid-2020s, says WoodMac
The North Sea will be able to maintain its current output levels for nearly a decade, according to one of the most influential oil consultancies.
Work found for Special Olympian made redundant in oil downturn
New work has been found for an Aberdeen Olympian with a rare disability who was made redundant in the oil downturn.
Oban lifeboat called to assist second incident in one day
Oban RNLI lifeboat was called to assist a yacht dragging its anchor in Craignure bay on the Isle of Mull yesterday.
Oban lifeboat launches to becalmed yacht
An Oban lifeboat was launched yesterday afternoon to a yacht becalmed west of Bach Island.
Missing Portlethen man Malcolm Ritchie found safe and well
Police have confirmed that Malcolm Ritchie, who had been reported missing from his home in Portlethen, has been found safe and well. Mr Ritchie was last seen at around 8am this morning. A police spokesman said: “Members of the media and public are thanked for their assistance.”
Peterhead man appears in court accused of raping two women in Aberdeenshire
A Peterhead man appeared in the dock at the High Court in Glasgow today accused of raping two women.
Unions mystified as BiFab owners reveal ‘no job is safe’
The biggest union involved in the “effective closure” of the BiFab yards in Scotland has branded the behaviour of owners “crazy” as it attempts to get clarity on jobs.
VIDEO: Orange March on North Sea platform
A video has emerged online of an Orange March taking place on a North Sea platform.
Two people trapped following two-vehicle crash on A90
Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on the A90, approximately one mile south of Hatton.
BrewDog given approval for extension at Ellon site
BrewDog has been given permission to expand one of its north-east sites.
The One Show prepares for first ever visit to Western Isles
The One Show will make its first ever visit to the Western Isles next week.
Highland diving centre brings popular course back to life
A Highland subsea training centre is reaping the benefits of a recent deal to secure its future with the re-launch of a hugely popular commercial diving course.
Win: A Beoplay M5 wireless speaker with Bang & Olufsen Aberdeen
We are offering one lucky person the chance to win a BeoPlay M5 wireless speaker worth over £500.
Police helicopter used in searching for missing north-east man
A police helicopter has been used in the searches for a 51-year-old man reported missing from the north-east.
Call for clarity on EU oil workers’ status following Brexit white paper
There has been a call for clarity on the status of EU workers in the oil and gas sector after a Brexit blueprint was published by the UK government.
Eric Trump brands Aberdeen bay wind farm development ‘irrelevant’
Donald Trump's son Eric seems to have accepted the controversial wind farm off the coast of Aberdeen that his father fought hard to stop.