Jul 27 2010 | Farming News
A PEDIGREE Aberdeen Angus bull, who was partly chosen because of the twinkle in his eye, was a little overawed when he was introduced to his new herd. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Farming News
AN organisation set up in Cumbria to help farmers improve their profits and knowledge has spread into Yorkshire. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Comment
THE UK has the largest creative sector in Europe, one of the world’s largest music industries and one of its most advanced digital TV and radio markets. Read
Jul 27 2010 | National Business News
Car parts and cycle retailer Halfords today said headwinds ranging from the World Cup to political uncertainty had dented sales progress. Read
Jul 27 2010 | National Business News
BP chief executive Tony Hayward is to step down on October 1, the firm said today. Read
Jul 27 2010 | News
DESPITE the challenging conditions impacting retail businesses across the UK, people are still interested in acquiring new ventures, according to property agent and advisor Christie + Co. Read
Jul 27 2010 | News
NEW fully refurbished leisure and retail units in Stockton's Cultural Quarter are now available to let following almost £2m of investment by property developer, Jomast. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Business News
A FORMER Northern Rock finance chief has been handed a six-figure fine for his part in the manipulation of mortgage arrears figures. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Business News
A £2.1m scheme is aiming to provide vital support to local apprentices affected by the downturn. But are Teesside companies prepared to buy into it? Read
Jul 27 2010 | Business News
WE are Teesside - that's the verdict of local business leaders when it comes to the region's identity. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Business News
CILLIT Bang-to-Dettol firm Reckitt Benckiser has stuck by its growth targets despite pressure on its Vanish fabric care division in Europe. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Business News
UP to 350 jobs are under threat at William Hill after the bookmaker announced plans to move its telephone business offshore and review some loss-making betting shops. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Business News
OUTGOING BP boss Tony Hayward will be offered a board role within the group's Russian joint venture when he stands down, it was reported last night. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Business News
A FOOD delivery firm is aiming to double turnover after receiving a cash boost from a multimillion-pound funding pot. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Business News
INDUSTRIAL services firm Pyeroy is continuing work on the repainting of Tower Bridge ahead of the 2012 London Olympics. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Business News
THE global recession caused turnover at Newcastle engineering firm BEL Valves to fall by £15m, leading to the loss of more than 100 jobs - although the company says the market is now showing signs of improvement. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Business News
AFTER achieving revenues of £14m in its first year, repair group 0800 is now aiming to hit the £25m mark within five years with the added boost from the launch of a new division. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Business News
FRENCH drugs giant Sanofi-Aventis looks set to use some of the proceeds from the sale of its Northumberland plant to support a bid for an American drugs firm. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Marts Prices
THERE was an entry of 242 cows/heifers in the monthly beef breeding cattle sale. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Small Business
THE newly-created local enterprise partnerships, which will replace regional development agencies like One North East, are set to give small firms a central role in policy decisions. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Small Business
AN ACUPUNCTURIST who has been working in Thailand has returned to her North East roots to bring the healthcare system to Northumberland. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Go Global
COUNTY Durham stairlift manufacturer MediTek expects to post turnover of £5m this year after launching into the US market in May. Read
Jul 27 2010 | Reputation Matters
THE world of car tyres, exhausts and servicing is normally perceived as a male preserve but with almost 50% of its customers women one North East company is aiming to change that perception. Read