Nov
2011
Articles from 23rd Nov 2011
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Finance boss Andrew Mitchell to be keynote speaker
Nov 23 2011 | The Dealmakers
THE man responsible for managing the effective distribution of £125m of investment capital across the North East will be the keynote speaker at a gathering of the region's leading business recovery experts later this month. Read
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Dickinson Dees staff are rewarded with promotions
Nov 23 2011 | The Dealmakers
LAW firm Dickinson Dees has announced 12 key promotions to associate at its Newcastle office. Read
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Law firm Watson Burton handles deals worth £225m this year
Nov 23 2011 | The Dealmakers
COMMERCIAL law firm Watson Burton has advised on deals in excess of £225m during this year. Read
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Nov 23 2011 | Business Executive of the Year
THIS year's Lifetime Achievement Award goes to a man who epitomises the phrase 'putting something back'. Read
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Non Executive of the Year Award
Nov 23 2011 | Business Executive of the Year
MT (Mary Teresa) Rainey was born in Dumbarton in Scotland and educated at the University of Glasgow. She began her career in advertising as an account planner at TBWA then at 80’s start-up Gold Greenlees Trott. Read
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Outstanding Contribution to Business Award
Nov 23 2011 | Business Executive of the Year
THE steel executive who helped win the fight to save Teesside’s steel-making industry has been given a special award. Read
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Young Business Person of the Year
Nov 23 2011 | Business Executive of the Year
BRETT Jacobson formed Mediaworks in 2007 and within three years had grown it from an online marketing agency of two employees to one of 26. Read
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Teesside Business Executive of the Year 2011
Nov 23 2011 | Business Executive of the Year
THE man who has built up one of the North East’s fastest growing companies of recent years was recognised as Teesside’s Business Executive of the Year 2011 as well as winning the title in the regionwide category. Read
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Tyneside and Northumberland Business Executive of the Year 2011
Nov 23 2011 | Business Executive of the Year
AFTER building his company through a challenging time for the print industry, Michael Sandford-Couch, chairman and chief executive of Potts Print in Cramlington, is a deserving winner of the Tyneside and Northumberland category of the North East Business Executive of the Year 2011 awards. Read
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Durham & Wearside Business Executive of the Year 2011
Nov 23 2011 | Business Executive of the Year
PHIL Cronin masterminded the development of what is the biggest online bingo business in the UK and one of the biggest in Europe. Read
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North East Business Executive of the Year 2011
Nov 23 2011 | Business Executive of the Year
BILL Scott marked another period of growth for the firm he built from scratch into an £84m-a-year giant by picking up the prestigious North East Business Executive of the Year 2011 title. Read
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It's great to pay tribute to our high-quality leaders
Nov 23 2011 | Business Executive of the Year
BOB Cuffe, regional managing director of ncjMedia, which publishes The Journal, and the Gazette Media Company opened the North East Business Executive of the Year awards evening at the Gosforth Park Marriott Hotel in Newcastle. Read
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Training courses for Northern pig farmers
Nov 23 2011 | Farming News
NORTHERN pig producers interested in learning more about supervising staff are being given the opportunity to train on a course organised by the British Pig Executive (Bpex). Read
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Richard Schofield is the top shearer for 2011
Nov 23 2011 | Farming News
NORTH Yorkshire-based Richard Schofield has been named as 2011's Shearing Personality of the Year. Read
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President clarifies NFU view on issues around productivity
Nov 23 2011 | Farming News
NFU President Peter Kendall claims there has been a "deliberate misunderstanding" of his comments about improving agricultural productivity and the natural environment. Read
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Markets price in too much bad news as trust in assets collapses
Nov 23 2011 | Comment
EVEN seasoned investment professionals are finding it difficult to maintain their composure in these markets. And we all know the impact collective mood can have. Read
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Don't let our Glory Days slip away
Nov 23 2011 | Comment
IT WOULD be an understatement to say it has been a hectic few weeks. The announcement that Bruce Springsteen will join Coldplay and the Red Hot Chili Peppers in performing at the Stadium of Light makes an impressive hat-trick of headliners for next summer. Read
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Lloyds to increase SME loans
Nov 23 2011 | National Business News
Lloyds Banking Group vowed to step up lending to Britain’s small and medium-sized businesses today by targeting at least £12bn of loans next year. Read
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JD Sports reports sales drop
Nov 23 2011 | National Business News
Fashion retailer JD Sports today showed it was not immune from the consumer spending squeeze as it reported a fall in sales after a long spell as one of the shining lights on the high street. Read
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Agreements restricting competition are halted
Nov 23 2011 | News
A RECENT change in legislation which those in the property sector may not yet be fully aware of is the application of the statutory prohibition on anti-competitive measures to land agreements. Read
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Rainton Bridge Business Park is boosted as units created
Nov 23 2011 | News
GLOBAL property group Goodman has invested a further £130,000 in its Rainton Bridge Business Park in Sunderland. Read
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Sunderland's Waterside House is under new ownership
Nov 23 2011 | News
JONES Lang LaSalle's Newcastle office has acquired Waterside House in Sunderland on behalf of Topland Group of Companies. Read
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Squatters may be pushed towards commercial properties
Nov 23 2011 | News
FOLLOWING the Ministry of Justice's announcement that it plans to make squatting illegal in residential properties, VPS, the vacant property specialist, is warning the new laws could lead to a rise in people targeting empty commercial buildings. Read
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Benefit from taking the time to budget
Nov 23 2011 | Comment
A LONGSIDE an increasing focus on minimising commercial property occupational and ownership costs, the new year is a time when assembling financial budgets and cost forecasts again comes into greater focus. Read
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Helping people to make a positive choice
Nov 23 2011 | Comment
THE Localism Bill became the Localism Act last week - and this is where all the fun will start! As with most legislation much will depend on how it is interpreted and applied. Read
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EEF calls on Government to support high energy-using firms
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
A LEADING business group has called on the Government to support high energy-using firms hit by the cost of complying with climate change legislation. Read
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Wynyard Hall set to pamper guests after £500k cash injection
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
WYNYARD Hall is preparing to unveil its new spa following a £500,000 investment. Read
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Finance firms' fears for the future
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
NEARLY 90% of financial firms think the chance of a "high-impact" event happening in the next year - such as the collapse of the euro - has increased in the last six months. Read
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Firm celebrates in the best way – with a new contract
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
AN electrical component firm has marked its 65th anniversary by undertaking a multimillion pound contract with a supermarket giant to help 52 stores across the country cut their energy usage. Read
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North East is promoted at international energy conference
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
THE region's supply chain will be showcased this month at a major international conference. Read
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MP in last-ditch bid to save jobs at Alcan
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
WANSBECK MP Ian Lavery will today tell Vince Cable to save the Alcan plant at Lynemouth or let a “disaster” unfold. Read
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Ward Hadaway trainees scoop awards
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
LAW firm Ward Hadaway is celebrating a hat-trick of industry award wins by its talented young trainee lawyers. Read
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Northumbria Helicopters aquired by former Eutechnyx financial controller
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
THE former financial controller of North East video games company Eutechnyx has taken her career sky-high after making a six-figure swoop for a helicopter business. Read
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AAF Power & Industrial's new £1m R&D centre to drive growth and jobs
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
AN air filtration specialist which has been based at the same site in Northumberland for almost half a century is creating jobs after investing more than £1m in research and development (R&D) centre. Read
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De La Rue print switch will see 100 jobs for Tyneside
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
WORK from one of banknote printer De La Rue's factories in the South is set to be transferred to the North East and create up to 100 jobs, as the company pushes ahead with its plan to cut costs and improve efficiency. Read
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Hundreds of software jobs to be created in Sunderland
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
A CENTRE for Wearside's software industry has won a £3.5m boost which it is hoped will create more than 350 jobs. Read
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Property expert Sarah Mains wins coveted award
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
SARAH Mains has brought home the coveted title of Best Women Business Owner from the UK Property Awards for Women. Read
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New award makes debut at nebusiness awards
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
FROM the invention of the lightbulb to George Stephenson’s developments in steam trains, to pioneering work in DNA, the North East has long been at the forefront of science and technology. Read
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Freelancers now fitting the bill for many North East firms
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
AS companies cut back, more people than ever are going freelance. And they offer more companies a chance to get a fresh injection of ideas and save money, writes John Hill. Read
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Gott Technical Services keeps emergency services on the roads
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
FAMILY firm Gott Technical Services is shifting up a gear after winning a four-year contract to keep the emergency services moving in the North East. Read
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Profits rise for Nationwide Building Society
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
BUILDING society Nationwide has hailed a 17% rise in half-year profits but warned UK prospects for the next 18 months looked to be very challenging. Read
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Holiday firm Thomas Cook begs for help
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
SHARES in holidays giant Thomas Cook plunged yesterday after it admitted dire trading had forced it back to its banks for more financial help. Read
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£35m pain for Homeserve
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
DOMESTIC repair giant Homeserve has revealed its customer service problems could cost it as much as £35m. Read
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North East business leaders hold economic priority meeting
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
BUSINESS leaders from across the North East held a summit in Newcastle to set the economic priorities for the region. Read
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Good relationships with press can benefit business
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
A GROUP of regional captains of industry heard how good relationships with the press can benefit their business. Read
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Longtown Mart: November 17
Nov 23 2011 | Marts Prices
Primestock: There were 58 prime cattle, 30 OTM cattle, two young bulls, 5,481 cast ewes and rams and 6,637 prime lambs forward. Read
