Jan
2012
Articles from 20th Jan 2012
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HSE runs safety training event for builders
Jan 20 2012 | Construction
BUILDERS in the North East have the chance to attend a training event to get to grips with health and safety in one of Britain's most dangerous industries. Read
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Help rid us of stifling regulations
Jan 20 2012 | Construction
REGULATION is a good thing. It protects consumers, employers and employees, and the environment. It helps us to build a fairer society, and can even save lives. Read
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New project manager for £7.5m factory site
Jan 20 2012 | Construction
NEWCASTLE-based Silverstone Building Consultancy has been appointed as project manager for the construction of a £7.5m factory in Newton Aycliffe for car parts supplier Tallent Automotive Ltd. Read
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Defra names areas for pilot badger cull to tackle TB
Jan 20 2012 | Farming News
DEFRA has confirmed the two areas which will run pilot badger cull projects in an attempt to control bovine TB. Read
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Countess of Wessex to be patron of Border Union Agricultural Society bicentenary
Jan 20 2012 | Farming News
HRH the Countess of Wessex is to be the patron for the celebrations marking 200 years of the Border Union Agricultural Society (BUAS), which runs the annual Border Union Show. Read
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Benefits to students of placements
Jan 20 2012 | Comment
THE jobs market for graduates is tough. Those without work experience will find it particularly challenging this year, according to new research. Read
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Boost for TTE Technical Training Group
Jan 20 2012 | Business News
The TTE Technical Training Group has completed a refurbishment of its South Bank facilities, creating a new multi-purpose training facility within its Edison House centre on Teesside. Read
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North-east business in united front for skills
Jan 20 2012 | Business News
A FORMER apprentice and an engineering graduate joined forces with leading North-east business figures in urging firms to help tackle the region’s skills gap. Read
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Successes are adding up at Stockton accountants
Jan 20 2012 | Business News
TWO members of staff have achieved exam success with a chartered accountants in Stockton. Read
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Firm's weather products create storm of interest
Jan 20 2012 | Business News
ITS HANDIWORK can be found all over the globe, from the depths of the Amazon jungle to top of soaring Asian skyscrapers. Read
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Office supplies site Mintprice.com aims for the US
Jan 20 2012 | Business News
OFFICE supplies price comparison site Mintprice.com is hoping to get a foothold across the Pond after clearing 2,500 customers in the UK. Read
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Inventor Trevor Baylis cranks up talk on science
Jan 20 2012 | Business News
THE inventor of the wind-up radio will be talking to Newcastle audiences next week about the importance of innovation in the UK. Read
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Gosforth bid for Business Improvement District fails
Jan 20 2012 | Business News
THE project leaders behind a bid to give Gosforth its own Business Improvement District (BID) have spoken of their disappointment at its failure. Read
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Additional Lengths salon secures deal for TV work
Jan 20 2012 | Business News
A HAIR extensions company has secured a lucrative deal with primetime television show Dancing on Ice to work with the show’s renowned celebrity hairdresser. Read
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Children's clothes firm Pumpkin Patch closes stores
Jan 20 2012 | Business News
STORES in Leeds, Cambridge and Swindon have been closed after children’s clothing firm Pumpkin Patch became the latest high-street retailer to enter administration. Read
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Peacocks stores stay open but 250 jobs lost at head office
Jan 20 2012 | Business News
NEARLY 250 head office staff at stricken retail chain Peacocks have been made redundant as administrators continue to try to find a buyer for the company. Read
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Festive boost for fashion chain Mulberry
Jan 20 2012 | Business News
A STRONG Christmas appears to have given an extra boost to fashion chain Mulberry. Read
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Hi-tech first for security firm fingerprint canner
Jan 20 2012 | Business News
BIOMETRIC security firm iEvo has picked up a further investment of £150,000 which has helped it to add more staff and produce the world’s smallest optical fingerprint scanner. Read
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SMEs face fines over online tax returns
Jan 20 2012 | Business News
SMALL businesses across the North East could be facing a barrage of fines resulting from new rules around the compulsory online submission of all tax returns. Read
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St Boswells mart: January 12
Jan 20 2012 | Marts Prices
John Swan Ltd sold 55 store cattle. An excellent show of forward cattle from Standhill, Bathgate saw bullocks sell to £1160 per head (217.6p per kg) and heifers to £1050 (210p). Read
