Apr
2006
Articles from 5th Apr 2006
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City news
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Bp breathed life into the FTSE 100 Index today by pleasing the City with the amount of oil it produced in the first quarter. Read
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Business diary
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
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Family Tree C2KE
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
In our regular look at the structure of North companies, we feature c2ke, a Newcastle-based international IT network and mobile computing specialist with Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status. Read
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Mobilx throws its net wider for the Vipers
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Computer components reseller Mobilx is helping the next generation of Tyneside ice hockey players to hit the rink. Read
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Planning expert meets his match
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
The experience of a lifetime has turned into something of a planning crisis for a Tyneside commercial property man. Read
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New head of HR lets her Harley take the strain
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Lesley Clode looks every inch a respectable professional - until she hits the road to unwind. Read
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Pig and poultry fair expected to attract 10,000
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Farming Minister Lord Bach will open this year's British Pig and Poultry Fair on May 9. Read
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Farmway profits rise to £304,000
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
North-East farmer controlled business Farmway announced a rise in its pre-tax profit to £304,000 last year, despite the many problems facing agriculture. Read
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Diseases found on previously resistant wheat varieties
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Mildew and brown rust have been found on previously resistant varieties of wheat in a research project carried out by the Home Grown Cereals Authority. Read
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Society conference to throw spotlight on the future for Suffolk sheep
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
The Suffolk Sheep Society is to stage a major conference in Cumbria. Read
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Carcases are being over-trimmed EC
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Accusations that some price reporting abattoirs are over-trimming their carcases before weighing have been backed up by a report from European Commission inspectors. Read
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Jury still out on clearing 6000 barrier
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Perhaps 6000 will prove more testing a barrier to the FTSE 100 index than I thought. Read
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Harry works more magic
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Record-breaking sales of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ensured publisher Bloomsbury broke the £20m barrier for annual profits yesterday. Read
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Stock watch
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
The ftse 100 closed down 19.6 points yesterday at 6004.7. Read
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Sage overtures welcomed in Norway
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
The uk market spent the entire session in negative territory and was unable to further Monday's gains. The FTSE 100 finished the day within a whisker of the 6,000 mark, 19.6 points lower at 6,004.7. Read
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Potter's magic is a money spinner
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Record-breaking sales of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has ensured publisher Bloomsbury broke the £20m barrier for annual profits. Read
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Health worries hit fizzy drinks
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Britvic has warned that a healthy living drive among Britons was continuing to take the fizz out of its soft drinks sales. Read
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Ringing the changes as Virgin moves into TV
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Sir Richard Branson last night sealed the breakthrough of his Virgin brand into television after a takeover deal netted him £690m. Read
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Kate urges more support for women
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Young entrepreneur Kate Waldren thinks levels of women's enterprise provision in the North-East "simply aren't good enough." Read
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Female job fund is 'not enough'
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
How much help is available for female entrepreneurs? In the wake of a much-trumpeted investment in women businesses, Rebekah Ashby finds out whether sisters still have to do it for themselves. Read
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Applications
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Ward: Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh Read
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Why we're backing the bond
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Investors in North East Enterprise Bond, who also invested in Newcastle Employment Bond five years ago, explain why they are helping again. Read
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Dancing Nicole is in step with Bond
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Durham-born choreographer Nicole Vivien Watson is an enthusiastic backer of the Bond - and a great example of how starting your own business can help to fulfil your dreams. Read
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Lift off for enterprise Launch Pads
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
A bold project to boost enterprise across the North was launched yesterday. Howard Walker reports on the North East Enterprise Bond. Read
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Alistair Arkley column
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
We're told by the political pundits that Tony Blair is determined to leave a "legacy" which will affect all our lives whether it be in education, health or even ID cards! Read
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Businesses are bidding to make town centres better
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Newcastle and Redcar are to get expert help to accelerate their economic growth. Read
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Florida beckons North companies
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Five days in the searing heat of Florida are beckoning for North-East companies looking for a new market. Read
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Mobilx finds new Far East markets
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Fast-growing computer components reseller Mobilx is expanding into the Far East after securing two contracts in Hong Kong and Singapore. Read
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First class results for schools PFI
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Watson Burton law firm has been instrumental in completing a major North-East schools private finance initiative project. Read
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College hits a major milestone
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Leading North-East law firm Dickinson Dees has helped Middlesbrough College to secure the site for a state-of-the art £70m campus. Read
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Shareholders hang on in hope of better buys
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
The UK buy-out market has got off to a sluggish start in 2006, despite hitting a record £24.2bn in 2005, according to new research. Read
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Pets loved the luxury cat hotel so much, their owners bought it
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
When Tim and Beverly Roberts discovered Rainton Gate Luxury Cats' Hotel six years ago they thought it was the cat's whiskers. Read
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A strong firm of the law
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Law firms Harvey & Marron and Blackett Hart & Pratt have merged to create a 170-strong firm, with 18 partners across the North-East. Read
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Biggest change to inheritance tax for 20 years
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Gordon Brown has announced the biggest change to death duty in 20 years, affecting not only the wealthy but also anyone who wants to give assets in trust to children or other beneficiaries. Read
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James Thwaites column
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Today's advances in technology redefine marketing. We can apply the most sophisticated strategies and techniques to support our objectives. Read
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Newcastle makes UK top 20 for growth in number of enterprises
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Northern towns are leading the UK's business growth league table, according to research published by the Royal Mail today. Read
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Husband-and-wife team head law society
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Northumberland solicitor Guy Goodings has been elected President of Newcastle Law Society. Read
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Horizons widen for caravan panels firm
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
A glass-fibre manufacturer is aiming to increase turnover by 25% in the next five years, create 25 jobs over the next two years and move to purpose-built premises as part of an expansion drive. Read
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Pressing ahead
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Expanded marketing and communications company Press Ahead JBA is aiming to achieve £330,000 turnover in its first year, and grow by 25% per annum after that. Read
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Bus boss gets off while wheels are still moving
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
The regional managing director for bus operator Go-Ahead in the North-East has left the company - almost a month before a replacement is due to take over. Read
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Bellway boosted by small rise in profits
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Housebuilder Bellway has had a good start to the second half of its financial year after a `challenging' six months when profits fell 2.1%. Read
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Keith Hann column
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
By Iain Laing Read
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Tracy's enjoying a complete change of direction
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
After over a decade in the social care sector, Tracy Ward has decided on a radical career change by retraining as a plumber. Read
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Port seeks reassurance as southern rival wins support
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Operators of the North-East's biggest port have criticised a Government decision to allow a southern rival to expand. Read
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Hall builds up an extensive profile
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Fast-growing Hall Construction is heading for a 25% leap in turnover to £50m this year after securing a rash of new contracts in the past three months. Read
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Chancellor accused of letting women down
Apr 05 2006 | Archive
Women in business last night branded Gordon Brown "toothless" and "insulting" after it emerged he will give the North-East just £80,000 to pilot a new women's enterprise unit. Read
