Apr 06 2006 | Archive
Strong commodity prices sparked a fresh round of buying of mining stocks today as the FTSE 100 Index scaled heights not seen since the dotcom era. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
Getting better links between the different elements of the supply chain can bring major benefits to all in terms of greater efficiency - and the British Pig Executive (BPEX) is offering cash help to achieve this. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
A corbridge farm shop will be again making a special effort on St George's Day as part of an annual initiative by the CLA to focus attention on the range and quality of local food. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
A series of free farm walks and events is to be held across the North-East to demonstrate to farmers the benefits available to them through the Environmental Stewardship scheme. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
Farming leader Peter Kendall has this week visited the RPA's Reading headquarters to see at first hand how the department is dealing with farmers' SPS claims. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
The ftse 100 closed up 39.4 points yesterday at 6044.10. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
Bp said that freezing winter weather in Russia had hit production at the unit that produces nearly a quarter of its oil. The UK's largest company said its total output between January and March was likely to be 4.025 million barrels of oil a day compared with 4.101 million barrels at the same stage of last year. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
The uk market traded higher despite a sell off in banking stocks. The FTSE 100 ended the session 39.4 points higher at 6,044.1. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
An it network services specialist has won a hat-trick of industry accolades. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
Small businesses are failing to take advantage of the latest advances in communications technology, according to new research. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
Mobile computing and IT specialist c2ke has landed a contract with Europe's leading producer of pod bathrooms. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
Herb Kim is chief executive officer of Codeworks, the North-East's centre of excellence in digital technology. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
Search engine Google has raised £1.2bn in its second share placing in seven months. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
To celebrate the launch of Ariston, the organisation is holding a business event at Newcastle's Centre for Life on Monday, April 24, from 5pm to 7pm, when experts will be on hand to explain how the new services operate. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
With the latest suite of software tools, Ariston can assist you to achieve five key factors: Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
Metrocity Taxis is now the largest family-owned taxi fleet in Newcastle after a successful take-over. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
Ariston is a new breed of accountancy firm in the North-East offering set-fee services and groundbreaking business development advice. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
North entrepreneur Karl Watkin has donated more than £500,000 worth of shares to help community projects in the North-East. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
A new highway code advises cyclists to use bike lanes where provided, but this has provoked the wrath of cycling organisations, which claim this will endanger their members. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
Shopping-at-work retailer Premier Direct Group yesterday issued a profit warning after seeing trade tail off since the start of the year. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
In our story on the merger of law firms Harvey & Marron and Blackett Hart & Pratt on April 5, we stated that Harvey & Marron had been founded by partner Jack Harvey. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
The former chief executive of the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC), whose departure surprised the region's business community last month, is about to become head of the Derbyshire Chamber. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
Shares in ice-cream maker Richmond Foods closed at a near 12-month high yesterday after the company confirmed an approach from a potential buyer. Read
Apr 06 2006 | Archive
Energy-efficiency specialist Eaga Group plans to create up to 1,400 North-East jobs over the next four years as it expands its business around the globe. Read