May
2010
Articles from 12th May 2010
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Helping region's smaller companies
May 12 2010 | The Dealmakers
A BANKER of more than 30 years’ standing with HSBC has been appointed as its new head of banking for SMEs in the region. Read
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Partner will oversee opening of new office
May 12 2010 | The Dealmakers
BUSINESS recovery expert Begbies Traynor is opening a second office in the region and it will be headed by its new partner in the North East. Read
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Finance experts further enhance our reputation
May 12 2010 | The Dealmakers
CORPORATE finance experts from the North East have successfully advised on a private equity investment in a South East drugs company after the regional teams were recruited for their expertise in the sector. Read
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South American trade talks cause concern
May 12 2010 | Farming News
THERE are concerns that free-trade talks between the EU and South American countries could flood the UK with imported beef and poultry, which does not meet the same high welfare standards as domestically produced meat. Read
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Rare Breeds Survival Trust appoints new officer
May 12 2010 | Farming News
THE Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has appointed a field officer to provide help and advice for native livestock and horse breeders in the North East Read
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H&H in £1m upgrade for Carlisle mart
May 12 2010 | Farming News
MORE than £1m is being invested to upgrade facilities at Carlisle mart in time for the autumn sales. Read
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Choice is great for the region
May 12 2010 | Commercial Property
THERE are several out-of-town office locations in the region offering a wide choice of size and quality of space. Read
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HOW TO ENTER
May 12 2010 | Archive
Entrants can download an entry form online at www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/tourismawards or call 01628 624948 or e-mail tourismawards.northeast@live-tourism.co.uk. The closing date for entries is Friday, June 18, 2010. Read
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An introduction to the awards with Geoff Hodgson, Chair of the North East Tourism Advisory Board.
May 12 2010 | Archive
The North East England Tourism Awards 2010 showcases quality, performance and innovation within the tourism sector and recognises excellence in a number of tourism fields including customer service, training, accessibility and sustainability. Read
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Hotel is best in class
May 12 2010 | Archive
WINNING the Best Large Hotel Award for 2009 has given Gisborough Hall Hotel “a competitive edge” as well as boosting staff morale. Read
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Not everyone is touched by new spirit
May 12 2010 | Comment
WE are living in unprecedented times politically, and not just in the sense that, nearly a week after we went to the polls, we are still - at the time of writing - no nearer knowing who will form our new government. Read
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Despite recent setbacks we continue to favour equities
May 12 2010 | Comment
EQUITY markets had a turbulent week last week as risk aversion moved sharply higher. Investors are still choosing to focus on the potential fallout from Greece’s ongoing debt woes and, more recently, the lack of a clear majority for any of the major political parties following the UK general election. Read
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We need true stability
May 12 2010 | Comment
THE last weekend was one of uncertainty for the UK population, and one of frantic activity for certain politicians. Read
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Newcastle Building Society take over prime Northumberland Street spot
May 12 2010 | News
NEWCASTLE Building Society has transformed the former Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet at 136 Northumberland Street, Newcastle, into a new flagship branch. Read
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South Shields retail centre finally goes for right price
May 12 2010 | News
A SOUTH Shields shopping centre has been snapped up in an £11.5m deal 18 months after being taken off the market, with no one prepared to pay the £8m asking price. Read
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Sunderland firm Lofthouse goes from strength to strength
May 12 2010 | News
COMMERCIAL Property Consultants Lofthouse and Partners of Sunderland have witnessed a five-fold growth in acquisition work in the last two years as they move into their 25th anniversary year. Read
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Dilaps UK opens Newcastle office
May 12 2010 | News
A NATIONAL dilapidations agency has opened a North East office. Read
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Newcastle firm xsite architecture awarded Ouseburn contract
May 12 2010 | News
NEWCASTLE-based xsite architecture have been awarded the contract for the former Maynard's factory in the Ouseburn and are planning to transform it into a home for creative businesses in a £6m project. Read
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Check out service charges
May 12 2010 | Comment
LAST week I wrote about the need for any self-respecting business to look at its costs base and identify those areas where it can reduce its liabilities. Read
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We need a champion
May 12 2010 | Comment
REGENERATION is a term that we are all familiar with, perhaps too familiar with because even amongst property professionals it can mean something very different. Read
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Legislation jeopardising out-of-town office space
May 12 2010 | Features
MAJOR out-of-town office developments have been a feature of the Tyneside landscape for a number of years, but North East property experts wonder for how much longer? Read
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Oil pipeline firm Wellstream says performance "encouraging"
May 12 2010 | Business News
NORTH East subsea oil pipeline firm Wellstream says its performance so far this year "has been encouraging against a backdrop of challenging but more stable trading conditions". Read
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Barratt Developments to "return to profit"
May 12 2010 | Business News
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt Developments said today it expects return to profit during the second half of its financial year for the first time since 2008. Read
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Vertu Motors profits soar
May 12 2010 | Business News
NORTH East motor dealer Vertu has seen pre-tax profits soar from £70,000 to £4.6m with revenues rising by 7.6% to £818.9m. Read
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Costain boss bullish over Teesside business
May 12 2010 | Business News
THE divisional boss in charge of engineering and construction giant Costain’s £100m turnover Energy and Process division gave a ringing endorsement today to the Teesside cluster. Read
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Infoserve recruiting more Tees Valley staff
May 12 2010 | Business News
E-MARKETING firm Infoserve has begun recruiting up to 60 more Tees Valley staff after forming a joint venture with a media firm. Read
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Teesside’s plea to the coalition
May 12 2010 | Business News
BRITAIN’S new coalition government will have to move swiftly to satisfy Tees Valley business leaders’ desire for strong, decisive action to push forward strategically important sectors for the region and recover from the Corus crisis. Read
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Pharmacist Knightingales buys Wearside firm
May 12 2010 | Business News
A MIDDLESBROUGH pharmacist has acquired the £2.5m-turnover Frank Jones Chemists in Houghton-le-Spring for an undisclosed sum. Read
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Gold market continues to hold strong
May 12 2010 | Business News
"CASH for gold" has become a national mantra for those in the pawnbroking industry as the gold price continues its rapid assent towards the $1,200 per troy ounce mark. Christopher Knox takes a look at the market and finds that all that glitters is gold. Read
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Personnel growth for Pioneer Foodservice
May 12 2010 | Business News
A FAMILY-RUN food business is expanding after picking up a contract to supply frozen food to 170 schools across Northumberland – and is now looking to create jobs. Read
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Green approach pays as turnover doubles
May 12 2010 | Business News
A NORTH East-based eco-conscious building services firm is opening a third office, in Leeds, after doubling its turnover in five years. Read
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Darlington engineering firm looking to win extension to contract
May 12 2010 | Business News
AN infrastructure engineering company is hoping to renew a four-year contract with the Highways Agency as it looks to overcome a slowdown among its rail clients. Read
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Revenues at Port of Tyne fall but trade is on the up
May 12 2010 | Business News
REVENUES at the Port of Tyne fell by 16% last year but a steep rise in car and container volumes in the first quarter of this year are signs that the tide is turning. Read
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Aesica looks to Europe and US for expansion
May 12 2010 | Business News
PHARMACEUTICAL company Aesica has revealed plans to make two company acquisitions by the end of this year after seeing its revenues soar by nearly 60%. Read
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Peterlee business looking for new premises
May 12 2010 | Business News
AN entrepreneur who set up her fruit and vegetable delivery business just over a year ago is looking for new premises and extra staff after her business took off in a big way. Read
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TalkTalk unveils 27% rise in profits
May 12 2010 | Business News
BROADBAND firm TalkTalk yesterday said a transformational year for the firm had seen accelerating customer growth and a 27% rise in profits. Read
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Enterprise Inns suffers fall in earnings but also reports good news
May 12 2010 | Business News
ENTERPRISE Inns has reported a fall in half-year earnings but it said the rate of pub failures was declining in the face of very challenging conditions. Read
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Ex-shelf stacker lands Asda top job
May 12 2010 | Business News
A FORMER store manager with Asda has taken on the chain's top job after the supermarket giant named its new chief executive. Read
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£160m ash cloud bill for travel companies
May 12 2010 | Business News
TUI Travel and budget airline easyJet have warned that the impact of Iceland's volcanic ash cloud has wiped up to £160m off profits. Read
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Euro Disney sees profits plunge
May 12 2010 | Business News
THEME park operator Euro Disney has seen profits plunge after visitor numbers dropped in the economic slump. Read
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Southern Cross profits drop won't halt improvement initiative
May 12 2010 | Business News
CARE homes giant Southern Cross is pushing ahead with a shake-up of its business as it battles a drop in occupancy levels and lower than expected local authority fees. Read
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Sporting chance of a World Cup boost to business
May 12 2010 | Business News
WITH the start of the World Cup just a month away, Peter McCusker looks at the hopes for the North East economy and for businesses. Read
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Boost from manufacturing
May 12 2010 | Business News
MANUFACTURERS have fuelled hopes for economic recovery after the sector posted its strongest monthly growth in nearly eight years during March. Read
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British magazine guru hands out advice at conference
May 12 2010 | Business News
A JOURNALIST who launched a revolution in women's magazine publishing is to share the secrets of her success with North East entrepreneurs. Read
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Trio launch new County Durham training company
May 12 2010 | Business News
A TRIO of workers from collapsed North East firm Skill Training have branched out on their own down the road from their former site. County Durham firm Skill Training went into administration at the end of last month, resulting in the loss of 53 jobs. Read
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County Durham couple start new businesses
May 12 2010 | Business News
A COUNTY Durham couple have been bitten by the franchising bug after deciding to change their careers. Read
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Carlisle, May 5
May 12 2010 | Marts Prices
WATERSIDE House Dispersal: Messrs Fairbairn, Waterside House, Alnmouth, Near Alnwick dispersed their Waterside House herd of Holsteins. Read
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Breakfast buns boost sales at Greggs
May 12 2010 | Greggs
BACON butties have helped keep sales for retail baker Greggs rising this year despite a challenging market. Read
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Tyneside firm D-Line aiming to crack the USA
May 12 2010 | Go Global
FAST-GROWING piping firm D-Line is aiming to crack America with the aim of boosting sales by 50% in the next two years. Read
