Aug
2005
Articles from 25th Aug 2005
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Marts
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Wigton Read
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Foiling the tuber blight risk
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Desiccating potatoes whilst maintaining tuber blight protection right to the end of harvest has become more complicated with the trend to split dose desiccation treatments and the need for adding organosilicone adjuvants to certain blight fungicides. Read
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Growth forecast is scaled back
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Factory order books have shrunk to their weakest level since October 2003, according to a study of the troubled manufacturing sector. Read
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Stock watch
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
It was another disappointing day for the UK's blue chip shares as the FTSE 100 recorded an intraday low of 5270 before closing 25 points down at 5275.2. Read
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Clamour to buy filter firm
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Domick hunter, the Birtley filtration company, led the regional portfolio's risers yesterday after Parker Hannifin Corp of the US raised its offer for the company to 650p per share in cash, an increase of 7.4% on the previous offer of 605p. Read
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Clothing group in takeover talks
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Clothing retail group Peacock has revealed it has been in takeover talks for the second time in six months. Read
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EU bid to free up China imports
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
European Union negotiators went to China yesterday to try to resolve a trade row which has left Chinese textiles piling up at ports across Europe. Read
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Costa aiming to curry favour across India
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Costa Coffee has set its sights on winning over a nation of tea drinkers with plans for a chain of outlets in India. Read
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The best is now within reach for family concerns
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
The North East's largest law firm, Dickinson Dees, has developed an innovative legal support service for family businesses in the region. Read
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Delivering the very best training and qualifications
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Learning new skills has never been easier thanks to learning centres like the Computer Networking Academy and North-East Contact Centre Academy at the City of Sunderland College. Read
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Bridging the skills gap in IT
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
The Computer Networking Academy at the City of Sunderland College has established a suite of programmes to help the community and region realise the potential of ICT networking qualifications. Read
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Leading the field in health research
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
A major centre dedicated to finding new treatments for patients with conditions such as diabetes and arthritis opened recently. Read
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Science City is the way ahead
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Ambitious plans have been unveiled to make Newcastle a world-beating Science City that could create up to 5,000 new jobs in five years. Read
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Graduates offer a unique set of skills
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Newcastle University graduates offer the specialist knowledge of their degree combined with the higher level skills needed to successfully grow and sustain the economy. Read
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Newcastle alumni choose to stay here
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Over 52% of Newcastle University graduates of 2003-04 who are in employment are based in the North East, according to the latest Destination of Leavers of Higher Education (DLHE) statistics for the University. Read
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Are you in for the high jump?
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
The North-East Really Delivers (Nerd) team at Aspire is daring anyone with a head for heights to get behind its latest challenge. Read
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Youngsters' aspirations aid business
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
A new business providing a one-stop-shop for customers' design, building and decorating needs is the latest to demonstrate its practical support for the Aspire campaign. Read
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Animators picture a future here
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Four Teesside graduates scooped the top title of Best New Company at the DigitalCity Fellowships 2005 exhibition. Read
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Duke makes a visit to Silicon Tees Valley
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
The Duke of York recently met graduate entrepreneurs who have set up their businesses on the University of Teesside campus. Read
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It's the place to be
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
North-East England has changed - no longer is it reliant on the heavy industries of the 20th Century. The region is evolving into a thriving, knowledge-based economy. Read
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How to prevent the tensions from erupting
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Damien Charlton, Partner in the Business Services team at Ward Hadaway, examines some of the problems that may arise in running a family business and suggests some possible solutions. Read
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Companions on learning curve
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Family businesses often have unique service needs, which is something few organisations understand better than Deloitte. Read
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Sit back from time to time and think strategically
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Alan Suggett, strategic planning specialist for Baker Tilly in Newcastle, gives an overview of how a strategic plan can bring your business back into focus. Read
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Peter Jackson column
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Over the last 10 years the decline of the UK's manufacturing sector has been a constant refrain. Read
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Rover affect hits 638 jobs
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
A car manufacturing company hit by the collapse of the Rover is to make 156 workers redundant. Read
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Google launches on-line phone service for free
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
The world's most-used search engine, Google, is set to take on online voice and instant messaging service providers such as Skype, Microsoft and Yahoo. Read
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US giant steps up bid for domnick hunter
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Us industrial giant Parker Hannifin raised its offer for North-East engineering group domnick hunter to £232m yesterday. Read
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Asda in second
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Supermarket chain Asda received further evidence yesterday that it is holding off rival Sainsbury's in the battle for second spot in the grocery market. Read
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Window firm jobs boom
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
A window manufacturer, which is in the frame for two major council contracts, is recruiting 40 workers. Read
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Pupils blazing a trail in the spirit of enterprise
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Youngsters at Mortimer Comprehensive School are shaping up to be the business leaders of tomorrow thanks to a new scheme. Read
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Trackers home in on shipping
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
A company whose tracking technology has already helped to trace everything from fishing boats to people is now turning its attention to the multi-million pound container shipping market. Read
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Alistair Arkley column
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
I know the golden rule that, I think as Harold Wilson first put it, a week is a long time in politics. But I'd like to believe that there are occasions when our national leaders really do mean what they say - and stick to it. Read
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Wolves snaps up small inn-keeper
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries has stepped up the consolidation of the pub sector by announcing a £13.7m offer for a smaller operator. Read
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Ultimate presses on with Revolution
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Bar and nightclub operator Ultimate Leisure has been linked with a move for Revolution Vodka bar chain Inventive Leisure as it pursues its new expansionist policy. Read
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S&N sees Russian profits rise 46%
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Russian brewer Baltika has cheered joint owner Scottish & Newcastle with a 46% rise in profits. Read
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Sir John's dream of biggest park is over
Aug 25 2005 | Archive
Sir John Hall's dream of creating 20,000 jobs with Britain's biggest business park on Teesside has been dashed after the tycoon sold the giant 500-acre site to a rival developer. Read
