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2011
Articles from 13th Sep 2011
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SureCalf scheme comes to North East marts
Sep 13 2011 | Farming News
SIX marts in the North East will be selling under the SureCalf category this autumn, which has been created in an effort to improve the health of spring-born suckler calves. Read
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Farmland prices continue to rise
Sep 13 2011 | Farming News
THE upward spiral in farmland prices is continuing and experts say the market has not yet reached its peak. Read
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Strategy needed to kick-start the UK
Sep 13 2011 | Comment
THE Government must act now to attract vital new investment into the UK's ageing infrastructure. Swift investment across Britain’s road and rail networks, digital, waste and energy would ensure we remain internationally competitive and kick-start UK growth. Read
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M&B fights takeover attempt
Sep 13 2011 | National Business News
The owner of All Bar One and Harvester today said it would resist a second attempt by billionaire trader Joe Lewis to buy the pubs chain. Read
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Record month for spread betting firm IG
Sep 13 2011 | National Business News
Spread betting firm IG Group enjoyed a record month in August as punters flocked to take advantage of huge swings in stock markets and currencies. Read
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Stone Technical Services helping in the fight on crime
Sep 13 2011 | News
A FAMILY-RUN Darlington business is helping buildings all over the UK to fight crime and stop the theft of expensive metals. Read
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£200bn is target for UK investment
Sep 13 2011 | News
THE new National Infrastructure Plan must map out how to stimulate £200bn private investment in UK transport and energy networks, according to the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Read
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TAG Energy Solutions lands first contract for new facility
Sep 13 2011 | Business News
TAG Energy Solutions has landed its first contract win since the completion of its £20m offshore wind turbine facility at Haverton Hill. Read
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Simply Dutch boss has high hopes for Bring, Buy, Sell venture
Sep 13 2011 | Business News
A FURNITURE retailer has raised funding to launch plans for what he hopes will turn into a national store franchise based on a successful French concept. Read
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Darlington firm Northgate reduces UK van fleet
Sep 13 2011 | Business News
VAN hire giant Northgate has reduced the size of its UK fleet by 4,700 and says its restructuring is progressing according to plan. Read
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North East firms remain bullish about prospects
Sep 13 2011 | Business News
NORTH EAST businesses which feel affected by economic uncertainty and market volatility are more confident about their own prospects than those for the wider economy during the next twelve months. Read
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Entrepreneur launches Shuttermedia business in Middlesbrough
Sep 13 2011 | Business News
AS the shutters come down on growing numbers of shops across the country a North East entrepreneur has come up with a way of making money out of the situation. Read
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Primark need more price cuts to keep consumers spending
Sep 13 2011 | Business News
THE owner of the discount fashion chain Primark has said it is having to discount more than expected as it battles the harsh consumer climate. Read
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Scotch whisky exports climb by 22%
Sep 13 2011 | Business News
THE Scotch whisky industry has seen its exports rise by 22% in the first half of this year due to strong demand from emerging markets. Read
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£1.5bn bid for engineering firm Charter
Sep 13 2011 | Business News
A £1.5bn bid battle for the UK engineering firm Charter looks to have been won by American manufacturing company Colfax. Read
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Newcastle marketing agency Different wins major deal
Sep 13 2011 | Business News
A DIGITAL marketing agency is confident that it can continue to grow after picking up a major contract to handle the consumer marketing accounts for a number of shopping centres in the South West. Read
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North East firms urged to go west in search for growth
Sep 13 2011 | Business News
NORTH East firms are being urged to "go west" in their bid for global growth as a special event aims to highlight the opportunities in the USA and Mexico. Read
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Fresh investment for ECO Plastics
Sep 13 2011 | Business News
A RECYCLING company founded by North East entrepreneur Jonathan Short has won a second round of funding from business angel Jeremy Middleton as it aims to become the European market leader in its sector. Read
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Grainger bosses among most influential
Sep 13 2011 | Business News
THE boss of Newcastle-based Grainger has been voted the third most influential person in the UK’s residential property sector. Read
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Hexham Mart: September 6
Sep 13 2011 | Marts Prices
Prime Cattle in short supply and returned another dear trade. Read
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Moving towards a modern workplace?
Sep 13 2011 | Small Business
DICKINSON Dees recently hosted a debate by two politicians to look at the Government’s “modern workplaces” consultation. Read
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Warning to banks over borrowing
Sep 13 2011 | Small Business
BANKS must not use reform of their sector to increase the cost of borrowing to small firms, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Read
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New services for North Tyneside
Sep 13 2011 | Small Business
NEW services to support small firms in North Tyneside are being launched this evening. Read
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Alnwick networking opportunity lined up for home workers
Sep 13 2011 | Small Business
CREATIVE folk who have put their skills to use by setting up a business selling their homemade wares will get the chance to swap ideas at an event in Northumberland next month. Read
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Darlington fashion designer launches Redana Studio
Sep 13 2011 | Small Business
A FASHION designer who played a lead role in the recent success of one the North-East's most popular clothing exports has launched her own label. Read
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Pride of place in Stockton high street space
Sep 13 2011 | Small Business
AN INFLUX of businesses are establishing themselves in Stockton town centre. Read
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Marking 25 years of car-making at Nissan
Sep 13 2011 | Manufacturing
THE president of the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) has paid tribute to the Nissan motor company on the 25th anniversary of production in the North-East. Read
