Friday, August 2, 2024: Today's business headlines

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OpenGraph Image for Wood extends deadline for takeover for second time

Wood extends deadline for takeover for second time

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wood-extends-deadline-for-takeover-for-second-time

Aberdeen-headquartered Wood Group has extended its deadline to its Dubai-based suitor Sidara for a potential takeover.

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Corpse shortage in Scotland expected to rise

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/corpse-shortages-in-scotland-expected-to-rise

A rise in students studying medicine in Scotland has resulted in a shortage of medical cadavers.

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EXCLUSIVE: UK housebuilding giant to invest £36million in former AECC site

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/exclusive-uk-housebuilding-giant-to-invest-36million-in-former-aecc-site

One of the UK’s biggest housebuilders is moving into the Aberdeen market after being granted permission to build over 300 homes in the Bridge of Don.

OpenGraph Image for Titanic shipbuilder secures loan to stave off collapse

Titanic shipbuilder secures loan to stave off collapse

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/titanic-shipbuilder-secures-loan-to-stave-off-collapse

Harland and Wolff has agreed a new $25m (£19.5m) loan to stave off any fears of a collapse.

OpenGraph Image for Integrity HSE has eyes set on Glasgow for second office

Integrity HSE has eyes set on Glasgow for second office

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/integrity-hse-has-eyes-set-on-glasgow-for-second-office

Integrity HSE has revealed the next step in its impressive growth journey, with plans to open an office in Glasgow.

OpenGraph Image for Provenance Festival to return in September highlighting food and drink pioneers

Provenance Festival to return in September highlighting food and drink pioneers

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/provenance-festival-to-return-in-september-highlighting-food-and-drink-pioneers

Food and drink producers and hospitality venues are set to open their doors as part of the fourth Provenance Festival.

OpenGraph Image for Bold St Media welcomes new office manager to support continued growth

Bold St Media welcomes new office manager to support continued growth

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bold-st-media-welcomes-new-office-manager-to-support-continued-growth

Aberdeenshire-based PR, marketing, and design agency, Bold St Media, is delighted to announce the appointment of Amanda Hogg as office manager as the agency embarks on its next phase of business growth.

OpenGraph Image for Patriot International welcomes new team lead for equipment rental division

Patriot International welcomes new team lead for equipment rental division

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/patriot-international-welcomes-new-team-lead-for-equipment-rental-division

Patriot International are pleased to welcome Mackenzie Anderson as its new team lead for the equipment rental division.

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Cash for Kids launch winter warmer appeal

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/cash-for-kids-launch-winter-warmer-appeal

Cash for Kids North-east Scotland has launched their annual Coat Appeal for 2024, renaming it the winter warmer appeal.

OpenGraph Image for Results week campaign shows young people there is #NoWrongPath

Results week campaign shows young people there is #NoWrongPath

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/results-week-campaign-shows-young-people-there-is-nowrongpath

Tuesday, August 6 marks results day in Scotland. As pupils get to grips with their grades, the #NoWrongPath campaign from Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) seeks to show young people that their results and current circumstances do not necessarily define their future.

OpenGraph Image for Braemar to host "wickedly funny" Doric play Evie

Braemar to host "wickedly funny" Doric play Evie

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/braemar-to-host-wickedly-funny-doric-play-evie

Deeside arts venue St Margaret’s Braemar is set to host the “sympathetic yet wickedly funny” Doric play Evie on Friday, August 9.