An operation to stop a gas leak on a North Sea oil platform has got under way.

A helicopter which ditched in the North Sea last week while carrying 12 passengers and two crew members suffered a fault in its gearbox, an early report suggests.

A helicopter which ditched in the North Sea has been returned to shore.

Flood-hit areas of Britain can expect a reprieve from recent heavy downpours after forecasters predicted a dry weekend for most of the country.

All of the passengers and crew from a helicopter that ditched in the North Sea have arrived safely back on land after air and sea rescues.

Oil giant BP revealed a dip in profits today as its commitment to sell off billions of pounds of assets in the wake of the Gulf of Mexico disaster hit production.

David Cameron today backed the growth of renewable energy as “vital” to the UK's future - but warned green power sources had to be financially sustainable.

Criss-cross between England and Scotland on this scenic Northumberland walk, says Mark Rowe

There has been "significant progress" towards plans to stop a gas leak on an offshore platform, the operator has said.

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BP sold assets in the North Sea today in a £251.7 million deal but insisted it is still committed to developing around the UK.

British Summer Time kicks off this weekend with the first summery weather of the year, with bright sunshine and temperatures in some places expected to reach 21 or even 22C.

The official arrival of British Summer Time will this year be heralded not only by lost sleep but also by soaring temperatures as the unseasonably good weather looks set to continue into next week.