Jun 18 2012 | Business Interviews
HE'S just settling into his new role as director of business investment at Sunderland City Council after years as a One North East high-flyer but, already, Ian Williams has big ideas for the city and its surrounding areas, as Ruth Lognonne finds out. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Farming News
A NORTHUMBERLAND farmer has donated the proceeds from the sale of a Highland cow to charity in tribute to a popular auctioneer who died last month. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Farming News
THE National Sheep Association is demanding an urgent review of the regulations around the electronic identification of sheep after looking at the possibilities of launching a legal challenge. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Comment
THE Secretary of Work and Pensions is right when he says poverty isn't just about income - there are other characteristics that contribute to an impoverished quality of life. Read
Jun 18 2012 | National Business News
WINE merchant Majestic Wine raised a glass to a 15% rise in annual profits today as strong growth in vintages from Argentina, Italy and Spain helped drive sales. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
PSYCHE boss Steve Cochrane was treated to a royal reception as he headed to London to meet the Prince of Wales. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
A TEESSIDE company’s electrical cables will - quite literally - power the London 2012 Olympics. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
COUNTY Durham pie maker and bakery Tindale & Stanton is back in administration for the second time in less than a year. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
THE former boss of Marks & Spencer, Sir Stuart Rose, has reportedly returned to the British high street as chairman of discount fashion chain Blue Inc. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
CONFIDENCE of small businesses has fallen, jobs have been cut and many firms are continuing to be refused credit from banks, according to a report which is out today. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
THE Journal's drive for companies to create as many apprenticeships as possible in 100 days has already surpassed the outstanding success of last year's campaign. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
FOOD and drink producers in the North East could generate orders worth millions as they meet with buyers from some of the UK's biggest retailers. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
A WASTE management firm has invested more than £6m in new facilities across Tyne and Wear as it continues to grow its business offering in the north of the region. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
A PARTNER in a North East law firm has been named Mental Health Lawyer of the Year’ at the 10th anniversary Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2012. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
WHEN financial markets slump, the number of private companies wishing to become publicly traded and listed on a stock exchange usually decreases. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Marts Prices
A fantastic show of 286 calves were forward to a large ringside of buyers. Topping the sale at £705 was a superb four-week-old British Blue Heifer calf from A & JM Riley, Underhelm, Grasmere, who also had heifers at £590 and £560. Black & White were dearer again for all classes which sold to a top of £270 from Messrs Graham, Hallrigg, Plumpton. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Small Business
AN innovative product invented by a North East mum to save her clothes while breast feeding has added another award to its already lengthy list. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Small Business
MICRO-businesses in North Tyneside are being offered a 'table for a tenner' in a one-off market to give them the opportunity to sell to new customers. Read
Jun 18 2012 | Small Business
ECONOMIC decline has caused competition in business sales to intensify hugely. Read