Expro emerges from chapter 11 with workforce intact
Oilfield service firm Expro has stayed true to its word by emerging from chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with its 600-strong, north-east workforce intact.
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Disappointment after funding blow for Eden Court Theatre
Eden Court Theatre faces losing a staggering £1.1million in public funding over the next three years - sparking fears of what impact it will have on the “jewel in the crown” of the Highland arts scene.
Lochaber alloy car wheels factory plan recommended for approval
Councillors are being urged to back plans for an alloy car wheels factory in Lochaber – creating up to 400 jobs.
Carillion bosses set to face grilling from MPs
A string of top bosses at collapsed construction giant Carillion are to be questioned by MPs next month.
Salmon firm to make 34 workers redundant
Salmon giant Marine Harvest Scotland (MHS) has said it is making 34 workers redundant from its processing and farming operations and plans to harvest fewer fish this year than in 2017.
The award-winning north-east nurse and his battle against sepsis
Drew McDonald has potentially saved thousands of lives since starting work at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary more than a decade ago.
Jobs saved at north-east firm after Chinese takeover
Fifty-two north-east jobs have been saved after a Chinese takeover of north-east firm Pelikan Hardcopy Scotland (PHS) out of administration.
Shop workers and exterminators: The second jobs officers are taking to make ends meet
Police officers are moonlighting as shop workers, admin assistants and even exterminators in order to make ends meet.
Moray Council spending on advertising teacher posts slashed – despite recruitment crisis
Moray Council’s advertising spend on teacher vacancies has plummeted - despite the ongoing recruitment crisis.
Why after nearly 40 years in banking, this man moved to the Highlands to become a grouse beater
Many people view retirement as a time to relax and take things easy. But, for one former London banker, that option never appealed.
Scottish law firm Brodies to have new man at top
Scottish law firm Brodies will enter a new era in May after its managing partner for the past 20 years, Bill Drummond, hands over the reins.
Poppy’s letter success: New teacher to start at remote Highland primary after pupil writes to education secretary
A remote Highland primary school is to finally get a new teacher after a pupil’s begging letter to the Scottish Government went global and helped attract a mass of applications.
North’s new fire chief lays out vision of local service
The new fire chief for the north of Scotland has spoken of his vision of a national service which “serves locally”.
84 jobs “safeguarded” after toilet cleaning contract returns to council control
Highland Council has been praised after taking its contract for cleaning and servicing its public toilets back in-house – a move hailed by union chiefs as helping secure 84 jobs at a time of uncertainty.
Chance to build a new career with Cala Homes
A north-east housebuilder is to employ eight new members of staff following a fifth consecutive year of record group revenue and profit.
REVEALED: 250 teachers have left their jobs in Aberdeen this year
An army of more than 250 teachers have left the profession in Aberdeen in the last year - as bullying and grievance complaints hit a three-year high.
Date revealed for opening of new Home Bargains store in Aberdeen
A new Home Bargains store will open in Aberdeen just in time for Christmas.
Jobseekers drop in city as openings offer cheer
A drop in the number of people claiming benefits in the Aberdeen area has been hailed as “heartening” as new figures revealed Scotland’s jobless total rose by 8,000 in the three months to October.
Storage investment set to create 20 jobs
A north-east oilfield service company has revealed plans to invest £5.5million on expanding its footprint and creating new jobs in the region.
From chef to offshore worker – and now snack manufacturer
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions.
One of UK’s most remote music studios opens on the Hebrides
A new music studio set up off the coast of Lewis was officially opened yesterday.
Dundee chosen for new Well-Safe onshore base
Fledgling decommissioning firm Well-Safe Solutions has said that its onshore marine base will be located in the Port of Dundee.
North-east musician on course to get big break
A musician from the north-east is hoping his dreams will come true after landing a place on a course aimed at breaking into the music industry.
Dozens of jobs go as firm loses contract
The Highlands has been dealt a double blow just before Christmas - with 31 workers at a recycling plant losing their jobs, and a further 14 redundancies being sought at Highland Council’s IT division.
Dons stadium could have unforeseen benefits- report
Aberdeen FC’s new stadium will pump more than £8.5million extra into the north-east and create hundreds of jobs, according to a new report.
‘Housing lack means I’ve got to put up my own staff’
A frustrated businessman has revealed he is being forced to accommodate staff in his own home because of a severe housing shortage in the rural Highlands.
Workforce face cuts as oil firm ‘consolidates’
A major oil service company is preparing to launch a consultation over job losses in Aberdeen and Montrose. BHGE is understood to have notified workers about its plans yesterday. Read the full story on our sister site, Energy Voice.
Fancy earning £115k? Here’s four positions available with Aberdeen City Council
Aberdeen City Council are on the hunt for exceptional candidates to join their senior management team.
Council lays out plan to axe 90 jobs to save cash
Plans to axe the equivalent of nearly 90 full-time jobs and make millions of pounds worth of cuts have been revealed by Argyll and Bute Council.
Accusation as civil service posts go south
The Scottish Government has been accused of making a “political decision” in denying Aberdeen hundreds of civil service jobs.
Domino’s is opening in Elgin: Here’s everything you need to know
A national pizza chain will open a new shop in Elgin next week, serving up new employment opportunities to Moray.
Average age of North Sea workforce grows
More needs to be done to retain and attract the next generation of oil and gas leaders, it has been claimed. The rallying call comes as the latest statistics show that the average age of offshore workers has increased since the downturn. For the full story visit our sister site Energy Voice.