Jobs, bills and energy security: Fact-checking claims about Jackdaw gas field

The new gasfield was announced in recent weeks by the UK Government, and a number of claims emerged about its impact.

Alastair Brian Nov 11, 2026

Society

A high profile events boss left staff almost £50,000 out of pocket. Now they’re fighting to get their money back

The Glasgow-based Oceanic Group is known for holding glitzy ceremonies across the UK, Ireland and the United States, but multiple former staff allege its ‘rogue’ boss failed to pay them the wages they were due.

Karin Goodwin Nov 8, 2026

Animal welfare

Hundreds of monkeys imported thousands of miles to Scotland for experiments

Macaques are monkeys known for their intelligence. Large numbers have been shipped more than 6,000 miles to Scotland for experiments.

Billy Briggs Nov 5, 2026

Aberdeen Voice

2 articles

Climate and the Environment

Sturgeon cautions Trump for scrapping environmental deal

Donald Trump has come under fire from Nicola Sturgeon for ditching a legal agreement he made with the Scottish Government

Rob Edwards Dec 12, 2016

Climate and the Environment

Trump golf course under attack from nature

Donald Trump may be bidding to be one of the most powerful men on earth, but he can’t hold

Rob Edwards Sep 19, 2016