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2005
Articles from 28th Sep 2005
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The first principle
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
When it comes to consistency in the world of engineering and safety, the watchword for Teesside customers must surely be Mowlem Engineering. Read
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Safe handling of asbestos
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Acad is the Asbestos Control and Abatement Division, a branch of the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association TICA and represents its members across the UK & overseas. Read
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Aker Kvaerner helps students
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Aker Kvaerner's Engineering Services business, with its headquarters in Stockton, has been supporting the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) and Learn2Work, part of Connexions Tees Valley, in the development of a Foundation Safety Passport as part of a new GCSE in Engineering (Double Award). Read
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City news
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The London market continued its upward march today despite a raft of gloomy updates from the retail sector. Read
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Heavy cows are favoured
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Good cows capable of producing heavy carcases and classifying 3 or 4L for fat cover may earn as much as 120-140p per dwkg from slaughter companies ready to process older beef during the week beginning November 7, the National Beef Association said yesterday. Read
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First bovine embryos exported from North to the US
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The first British bovine embryos have been exported to the USA following extensive negotiation of health conditions. Read
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Latest HGCA survey shows wheat quality improved on last season
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The latest wheat results from this year's HGCA Cereal Quality Survey indicate that wheat quality is better than last season, with the provisional average Hagberg number 53% above last year and 15% above the three-season average. Read
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Faster finishing on lambs highlighted
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The value of faster, earlier store finishing in the modern lamb market has been highlighted by the growing gap between the profitability of average and top-performing businesses revealed in the latest annual enterprise costings from EBLEX. Read
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Katrina shouldn't blow us off course
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Hurricanes have dominated much of stockmarket news and sentiment over the past few weeks. Read
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Market research is good investment
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Market research - Is it REALLY necessary? In short, YES! Finding out about the market before taking the plunge and deciding to export is definitely worth the cost and should be regarded as an investment. Read
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Allsports jobs facing risk
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Sports clothing retailer Allsports has gone into administration, putting 1,700 jobs at risk, it emerged yesterday. Read
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Stock watch
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The FTSE 100 traded between an intraday high of 5471.2 and low of 5442.7 on Tuesday before closing 5.8 points off the pace at 5447.3. Read
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Barratt shares rise again
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Shares in Barratt Developments rose again yesterday in anticipation of the annual results, expected today. The share price edged towards its high for the year of 735.5p, closing the day at 730p, an increase of 12.5p. Read
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Pub group cheered by strong sales
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Pub group Mitchells & Butlers warned of a sharp rise in costs but said it had been cheered by a strong sales performance. Read
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O2 has an open line to revenue growth
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Mobile phone group O2 has dialled up its 15 millionth customer after seeing UK revenues growing at a faster rate than previously thought. Read
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Less of us are doing the Pools
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The waning popularity of the football pools continued in the first half of this year with the Littlewoods owner yesterday revealing a 15% fall in sales. Read
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TV cricket firm runs up bigger profits
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The TV company behind Channel 4's highly acclaimed cricket coverage is expecting a major boost from sales of its forthcoming DVD set of England's triumphant Ashes series win. Read
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Planning applications
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Ward: Howdon Read
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Booming without subsidies
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Uk farmers are bracing themselves for further reform of the Common Agricultural Policy. New Zealand farmers did it the hard way, went "cold turkey" and were stripped of all government support in the mid 1980s. Read
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Wine bar chain going for growth after buying up Henry J Bean's
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The owner of a chain of London wine bars has signalled plans for expansion outside the capital after buying the American- themed chain Henry J Bean's. Read
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MonsterMob snaps up Chinese rival for £100m
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Mobile phone content supplier MonsterMob has bought out a Chinese rival as part of a deal worth around £100m - and all arranged by Newcastle law firm Dickinson Dees. Read
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Extended Nexus deal for Ward Hadaway
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Public transport agency Nexus has struck a deal with Newcastle law firm Ward Hadaway to provide its property expertise for a further two years. Read
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Private equity takes the lead
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Private equity investors have overtaken corporates in the mergers and acquisitions market for the first time ever, according to figures released yesterday by the Centre for Management Buyout Research (CMBOR). Read
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The 50 fastest growing firms
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Here is the list of the Fastest 50 growing companies in the North-East, as compiled by law firm Ward Hadaway, in alphabetical order. Read
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Sky's the limit for courageous Emma
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
An internet entrepreneur who has battled against a severe social phobia is in the running for a national business award and a prize of £10,000. Read
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Internet firm just walking the fish in Newcastle
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Launching a broadband service in the North-East has helped a London internet company make a big splash. Read
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Advertisement Feature
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Aspire has launched the first phase of its management programme which aims to give their growing army of young leaders the tools they need to inspire others and develop their own skills. Read
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Rock promotion
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Northern Rock has promoted its chief operating officer David Baker to the post of deputy chief executive. Read
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Jobs boost as China woos steel supplier
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
A small steel processor expects to sign a multi-million pound contract in the next three weeks with China's largest diesel engine manufacturer which it hopes will create up to 40 jobs. Read
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Metnor tackles new £8.5m stand for the Harlequins
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Construction specialist Metnor is celebrating the completion of an £8.5m stand for top rugby side NEC Harlequins. Read
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Alistair Arkley
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
If you polled the North-East business community on the most important issues affecting their companies and the region's economy, I suspect transport would come near the top of the list. Read
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Marketing changes will cost agency jobs
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Advertising and marketing agency Robson Brown is to make "a handful" of redundancies because two major clients have cut back on their contracts. Read
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Sports clothing chain casualty of price war
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The jobs of up to 70 shop workers in the North-East are under threat after sports clothing retailer Allsports went into administration. Read
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Millions more reasons to stay at hall
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Luxurious Linden Hall Hotel in Northumberland has invested £7m in a complete refurbishment of its bedrooms - and owner Macdonald (correct - small d) Hotels is to invest further. Read
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Bar owners back in business after revolt
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The co-founder of North bars group Ultimate Leisure is toasting a major return to the bar business after securing a £50m war chest for his new venture. Read
