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From November 1, all staff travelling to offshore platforms must weigh no more than 124kg (19st 7lbs) to comply with the new policy.
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From November 1, all staff travelling to offshore platforms must weigh no more than 124kg (19st 7lbs) to comply with the new policy.

One of the council’s largest school estate projects - construction began back in March and has reached its latest milestone earlier this week.

"It's completely pointless and proves no plan has ever been in place by the Scottish Government on how walk-in centres would be staffed."

The Christmas Village, the city centre parade and the Nativity Scene are just some of the events coming to Aberdeen for the festive season.

The proposal continues to wait for approval despite the recent announcement from the UK Government that the Jackdaw gas field near Aberdeen would be allowed to go ahead.

Ryan Coats applied to the council to renew his street trader licence for his unit on the Beach Esplanade pavement.

Pictures previously released by the Department of Justice in the US appear to show Andrew and Epstein on a shooting trip at the estate.

The £14million overhaul stalled earlier this year after a row between the council and Openreach.

Trade body Offshore Energies UK is bringing in guidelines from November which will require all those working offshore to weigh less than 124kg.

The man suffered a fractured jaw and trauma to his chest and right arm when he was pulled into a conveyor mechanism on a production line.

Each year, the readers of Which? magazine vote on the Scotland city breaks they love to visit and those they consider worth skipping. And it's not good news for Aberdeen

Saltheesh Nirupakaran’s licence was under review by the city council’s licensing committee after three complaints were made about him in just one month.

The Dons are heading to Glasgow for Saturday's final four showdown with Derek McInnes' side in the first of two semi-finals.

Bairns substitute Ben Brauhaus netted the only goal of the game, sidefooting into the bottom left corner from the centre of the box after 73 minutes.

Scottish Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth said there must be "certainty and clarity" from the UK Government over the cash.