Jan
2012
Articles from 11th Jan 2012
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Watson Burton's capital advice
Jan 11 2012 | The Dealmakers
COMMERCIAL law firm Watson Burton has advised North East-based house builder Bellway on the development of two new-build residential developments in London. Read
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Rollercoaster will continue this year too
Jan 11 2012 | The Dealmakers
LAST year reflected the extreme highs and lows of business life. It seems that many of our North East businesses continue to struggle in these austere times and yet for those lucky enough to be in the right sector at the right time they are having some of the best profit making years. There appears to be little middle ground. Read
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Deborah Kirtley joins DWF following Crutes merger
Jan 11 2012 | The Dealmakers
NATIONAL law firm DWF has announced the appointment of a new partner following its merger with North East firm Crutes. Read
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Ward Hadaway set to expand work in the education sector
Jan 11 2012 | The Dealmakers
A TOP North East law firm is planning to expand its work in the education sector after recruiting a new specialist team. Read
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Milk payment correction
Jan 11 2012 | Farming News
A REPORT yesterday stated that farmers supplying supermarkets received an average of 56.5 pence per litre (ppl) of liquid milk between April and September last year. It should have said 29.3 pence. Read
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Gateshead pupils make woolly gift for Olympic athlete
Jan 11 2012 | Farming News
CHILDREN from Gateshead's South Street Primary School are gearing up to make a special memento for one lucky athlete taking part in this year's Olympic Games. Read
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Limousin sales figures set a new record for UK
Jan 11 2012 | Farming News
GROSS sales of pedigree Limousin cattle have surpassed the £7m mark for the first time and set a new UK all-breeds record figure for the third consecutive year. Read
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Jim Paice meets the farmers of the future
Jan 11 2012 | Farming News
A SENIOR minister has met with young farmers to discusses what role they have to play in the future of the industry. Read
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How city businesses will work with council to boost economy
Jan 11 2012 | Comment
BUSINESS rate payments are figuring large in the coalition Government’s drive to create growth and jobs and address localism. Read
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Market volatility can equal opportunity
Jan 11 2012 | Comment
THE volatility that has been so prevalent in stock markets over the last six months or more has indiscriminately impacted share prices across the board. Read
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Action needed to save high streets
Jan 11 2012 | Comment
THE run up to the end of last year and the start of 2012 have seen some alarming forecasts for the retail industry. Undoubtably, there have been successes in what is the most important trading period for most retailers. Read
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Economic factors may cause rise in renting
Jan 11 2012 | News
THIS year could finally be the time renting becomes the new buying, according to one of the country's leading letting agents. Read
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Steelworkers' union moving into Cargo Fleet Offices
Jan 11 2012 | News
A STEELWORKERS' union is moving into the iconic Cargo Fleet Offices which have been central to the iron and steel industry in Teesside for almost a century. Read
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Sunderland's West Quay Court gets new tenant
Jan 11 2012 | News
UK Land Estates has secured a third occupier in six months at West Quay Court in Sunderland. Read
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Property sector in focus at North East conference
Jan 11 2012 | News
TWO more speakers have joined the line-up at a major summit focusing on the future of the property sector in the North East. Read
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Durham mall The Gates turns its fortunes around
Jan 11 2012 | News
SHOPPING guru Mary Portas reckons those running Britain’s provincial town and city centres need to think outside the box if they are to revive the fortunes of our struggling high streets. Read
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How city businesses will work with council to boost economy
Jan 11 2012 | Comment
BUSINESS rate payments are figuring large in the coalition Government's drive to create growth and jobs and address localism. Read
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Where are we heading in 2012?
Jan 11 2012 | Comment
THE concerns over growth in the UK's economy, the continuing Eurozone crisis, a shortage of funding for commercial property and global issues over our economic fortunes will continue through 2012. Read
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Evolution evolving make number of key appointments
Jan 11 2012 | Business News
WYNYARD accountancy firm Evolution has made a number of key appointments as it prepares for another year of growth. Read
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NASA astronaut to promote science in region
Jan 11 2012 | Business News
AN astronaut who has worked on NASA’s International Space Station will be inspiring youngsters to pursue science as a career when he lands in the region later this month. Read
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Koru to invest heavily in minor works service
Jan 11 2012 | Business News
A NORTH-EAST construction company is set to build on the success of a new division it launched just a few months ago by investing heavily in its development. Read
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Booming mince pie and coffee sales boost Greggs
Jan 11 2012 | Business News
BOOMING sales of mince pies and coffee helped bakery chain Greggs toast an "excellent" 10.8% jump in sales over Christmas and New Year today. Read
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Mike Ashley firm calling for OFT probe into market
Jan 11 2012 | Business News
MIKE Ashley's Sports Direct yesterday called for a probe into the outdoor and sports retail markets in the wake of its failed bid to land collapsed high street retailer Blacks Leisure. Read
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PM throws his support behind Journal LBA winners
Jan 11 2012 | Business News
THE three winners of The Journal's competition to support young North East businesses are revealed today - and they demonstrate the wide breadth of entrepreneurial firms we have. Read
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Keltie Cochrane raises a glass to success
Jan 11 2012 | Business News
THE illustration skills of Newcastle creative agency Keltie Cochrane have caught the eye of America's top-selling wine brand. Read
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Carr's Milling profits ahead of budget
Jan 11 2012 | Business News
ENGINEERING and agriculture group Carr's Milling Industries has said it is trading "strongly" since it jettisoned its fertiliser business last summer. Read
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Tadea investigates greener ways to fire up vehicles
Jan 11 2012 | Business News
NOT-FOR-PROFIT sustainability advice firm Tadea is launching a project to provide a more environmentally-friendly way to charge electric vehicles. Read
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TallTree Pictures pledges to create jobs in the North East
Jan 11 2012 | Business News
PRODUCTION firm TallTree Pictures has pledged to create more than 100 jobs in the North East after securing $2m (£1.57m) for a crime thriller. Read
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Celebrating contribution of North East investor directors
Jan 11 2012 | Business News
TODAY The Journal unveils the North East Institute of Directors' annual list of the region’s leading investor directors. Alastair Thomson, the IoD's regional chairman, sets the scene. Read
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Vertu Motors signs deal for Vauxhall business
Jan 11 2012 | Business News
ACQUISITIVE car dealership group Vertu Motors has wasted little time in securing its first purchase of 2012 after signing a £2m deal for a Vauxhall business. Read
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Funding boost will bring more tourists to North East
Jan 11 2012 | Business News
ALNWICK holiday resort Breamish Valley Cottages has received funding to expand its facilities with a range of self-catering holiday homes. Read
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CCTV system keeps an eye on Sunderland Empire
Jan 11 2012 | Business News
SECURITY firm 2020 Vision has installed a 20-camera CCTV system at the Sunderland Empire. Read
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London Stock Exchange senior figure set to visit North East
Jan 11 2012 | Business News
ONE of the London Stock Exchange's most senior figures is visiting the North East this week to give a talk to the region's business advisers and investors. Read
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Border Mart: Week ending January 6
Jan 11 2012 | Marts Prices
The mart sold 127 prime cattle including 48 cast cows and bulls, 2,097 prime lambs and 129 Ewes. Read
