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MP looking for support to save jobs at Petroplus

EFFORTS are being made to financially restructure the beleaguered Swiss company Petroplus, which has put its Teesside oil storage site into administration along with other parts of its UK business.Read

Tyneside company OSE taking business to European market

A FAST-GROWING transport and logistics company is eyeing further expansion after moving into bigger Tyneside premises and opening a depot in Belgium.Read

Mark Grimshaw

RPA keeps in touch over farm payments

THE head of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) says the organisation has improved its communications to keep farmers up to date about their claims.Read

Pigs

Online facts on new pig rules

PIG keepers are being invited to log on to an online workshop explaining the new eAML2 pig movement system, which becomes compulsory at the beginning of April in England and Wales.Read

NSA seeks sheep worrying data

A DATABASE of incidents of sheep being worried by dogs has been set up by the National Sheep Association (NSA).Read

Wooler Mart: January 18

There were 773 hoggs and 278 ewes forward. Overall Average: 42.9kg at 193.9p - 38-42kg - 201.1p The hogg trade in need of a boost, all classes cleared but at a price.Read

Petroplus oil storage business

Petroplus administration puts Teesside jobs at risk

SIXTY jobs are at risk at the Petroplus oil storage business on Teesside which has gone into administration, along with other UK sites owned by the Swiss company.Read

Sage satisfied with start but it's watching Europe

SAGE says it is trading as expected but is keeping a close eye on the rocky financial situation in Europe.Read

Cows and sheep

Virus found in UK livestock

ADISEASE that causes birth defects and miscarriages in livestock has been confirmed in the UK for the first time.Read

Newcastle University talk on renewable energy

TWO workshops for farmers and landowners interested in anaerobic digestion (AD) have been organised by Newcastle University.Read

Farmers wanted for Open Farm Sunday event

ORGANISERS of the annual Open Farm Sunday event are urging more farmers to take part this year.Read

Carlisle Mart: January 18

Weanlings: Once again a large show of 410 weanlings were forward with a massive ring side of buyers ensuring that all classes being as dear as ever.Read

Sage

Sage satisfied with start to the year

SOFTWARE giant Sage says it has made a satisfactory start to the year and is trading as expected.Read

Jobs hang in balance at Boldon firm IDS

JOBS are set to go at medical testing company Immunodiagnostics Systems (IDS) as it tries to make savings to compensate for falling sales.Read

ALH POLLY, dam of one of the embryos owned by SL and PS Bell

Holstein embryos up for grabs in charity raffle

DAIRY breeders have the chance to win Holstein embryos in a raffle which is raising cash for charity.Read

YouGov research says young people want meat advice

MORE than half of young people want more information about the meat products they are buying.Read

Kayleigh Prest

Business dreams come true for Seaham party planner

AYOUNG entrepreneur is discovering the value of social networking to promote the business she has wanted to start since she was a teenager.Read

Businesses get tough on late payers

BUSINESSES are enforcing stricter payment terms as they endeavour to cope with difficult trading conditions, according to research.Read

Chinese lanterns can kill animals

THE campaign against Chinese lanterns is stepping up a gear as the Year of the Dragon gets under way.Read

How Amanda has built up a network of success

A NORTH East entrepreneur is winning accolades for her work in helping businesses get to grips with social media.Read