Jan 07 2012 | Farming News
The region’s two monitor farms are now entering the third and final year of the project, which is designed to help boost business for livestock farmers across the North East. Karen Dent reports. Read
Jan 07 2012 | Farming News
THE most commonly seen nervous diseases of sheep are Listeriosis, CCN (cerebrocortical necrosis or polioencephalomalacia), gid (Sturdy or coenurosis) and vestibular disease (middle ear infection). Read
Jan 07 2012 | Business News
THE bonus plans of Britain’s biggest banks were under the spotlight again yesterday as the City watchdog revealed it was stepping up pressure to curb excessive payouts. Read
Jan 07 2012 | Business News
THE last company in the FTSE 100 Index to offer gold-plated pensions to new recruits has called time on the perk, it emerged today. Read
Jan 07 2012 | Business News
SPORTSWEAR firm JD Sports Fashion has bought Blacks Leisure’s stores shortly after the company went into administration, it was reported last night. Read
Jan 07 2012 | Business News
THE administrators of fashion chain D2 Jeans have sold 20 stores to a rival retailer in a move expected to save 200 jobs. Read
Jan 07 2012 | Business News
THE former Scotch Corner Hotel is being re-launched as a four-star hotel as part of a £3m investment which will create around 50 jobs. Read
Jan 07 2012 | Business News
PROPERTY developer Terrace Hill’s annual revenues have almost doubled and it says its foodstore business is maturing rapidly. Read
Jan 07 2012 | Business News
CHARTERED surveyors H&H Bowe is creating jobs and has rebranded itself after taking over a County Durham rival. Read
Jan 07 2012 | Marts Prices
Prime Cattle: Limousin heifers - 201.5p (x2) Hallington New Houses, 198.5p (x2) Claywalls. Charolais heifers - 198.5p (x2) & 197.5p Flotterton. Simmental heifers - 196.5p Flotterton. Charolais heifers - £1325.98, £1303.50 & £1282.31 Flotterton, £1098.44 Claywalls. Limousin heifers - £1192.88 Hallington New Houses, £1189.02 & £1101.68 Claywalls, £1092.13 Hallington New Houses. Read
Jan 07 2012 | News & Features
JEREMY Gates looks at the nation's money issues and reveals ways to spring clean your finances for the new year. Read
Jan 07 2012 | News & Features
THOUSANDS of people from across the North East who have forged successful careers overseas are being advised by two regional finance experts to tidy up their tax affairs - or face the possibility of a nasty new year surprise. Read