Sep
2009
Articles from 4th Sep 2009
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Architects drawing on pedal power for hospice
Sep 04 2009 | Construction
A FIRM of architects in Newcastle decided working on a contract for a charity in the city was not enough and so staff have signed up to some fundraising. Read
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Crackdown paints a bad picture
Sep 04 2009 | Construction
THERE have been some major developments this week in the world of construction and I must say I am a little concerned. Read
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Defra reviews agency
Sep 04 2009 | Farming News
A FULL review of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), which is responsible for dispensing more than £2bn in subsidies and environmental payments, is to be carried out by Defra. Read
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Worthy prize winners after a long wait
Sep 04 2009 | Farming News
ALMOST a decade after their first attempt, the Scotts from Rennington picked up the overall cattle championship at this year’s Glendale Show at Wooler. Read
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Nicola’s lifetime opportunity
Sep 04 2009 | Archive
ALUXURY five star hotel, golf and spa development in the North East has made another major appointment to bolster its team ahead of opening later this year. Read
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Dancer steps back on the career ladder
Sep 04 2009 | Archive
KEEN dancer Penny Burke needs to be quick on her feet in her day job as work picks up pace for the new sales executive with Keepmoat Homes. Read
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Leisure chain axes final salary pensions
Sep 04 2009 | National Business News
PREMIER Inn and Costa Coffee owner Whitbread today became the latest firm to deliver a pensions blow to staff as it announced the closure of its final salary scheme to existing members. Read
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Record sales at Wilkinson
Sep 04 2009 | National Business News
CUT-PRICE retail chain Wilkinson today said annual sales hit a record £1.4bn in the year that saw the collapse of rival Woolworths. Read
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Bidders eye up mobile phone firm
Sep 04 2009 | National Business News
A TRIO of would-be buyers have begun talks over a potential £3.5bn takeover of mobile phone operator T-Mobile’s UK business, it was reported today. Read
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Housebuilders' shares rally
Sep 04 2009 | National Business News
Affects of recession on the wane Read
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Shop Start deadline extended to September 18 as Duncan Bannatyne joins judges
Sep 04 2009 | Business News
TV dragon and Darlington-based entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne, pictured, has joined the judging panel of the Evening Gazette-backed Shop Start competition run by Stockton’s Wellington Square. Read
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400 target for training
Sep 04 2009 | Business News
A CAMPAIGN launched today is aiming to help 400 young people secure apprenticeships with businesses across the North-east. Read
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Busy MB Tech reaps the rewards
Sep 04 2009 | Business News
A STOCKTON engineering firm has won a clutch of contracts that are expected to boost annual turnover to as much as £3.5m next year. Read
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FiveBarGatewins biofuels contract
Sep 04 2009 | Business News
A STOCKTON company has won a high profile contract to help shape future Government policy on biofuels. Read
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MP joins towncentre aid calls
Sep 04 2009 | Business News
STOCKTON North MP Frank Cook has added his voice to demands for Government to include deprived Teesside town centres in a £3m scheme designed to help high streets fight recession. Read
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Frustration grows as unions walk out
Sep 04 2009 | Business News
STEELWORKS unions have walked out of a meeting with steel giant Corus in a row over employment terms. Read
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Leader backs our new technologies
Sep 04 2009 | Business News
ONE of Britain’s top business leaders last night challenged the Government to do more to help the region’s bid to become a global hub for new-age technologies. Read
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Travel group launches new upmarket venture
Sep 04 2009 | Business News
INDEPENDENT holiday firm Hays is set to launch a new joint venture worth around £20m-a-year aimed at the upmarket, long-haul market. Read
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Buses help drive up results at Go-Ahead
Sep 04 2009 | Business News
TRANSPORT group Go-Ahead beat expectations with a strong performance for its bus business despite seeing profits fall as rail revenues continue to suffer. Read
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Bright sparks showcase designs
Sep 04 2009 | Business News
STUDENTS shared their creative spark with delegates from the world of industry at an event to showcase a new partnership in the region. Read
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Five-a-day campaign to recruit more apprentices
Sep 04 2009 | Business News
A CAMPAIGN aimed at helping 400 young people secure apprenticeships with businesses across the North East has been launched by the North East Chamber of Commerce. Read
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Carlisle, August 28
Sep 04 2009 | Marts Prices
THE Annual Production sale of 100 Texel/Beltex cross rams and 168 shearling gimmers and ewe lambs was held on behalf of James and Thomas Whiteford, Tercrosset Farm, West Hall, Brampton. Read
