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2006
Articles from 7th Jun 2006
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City news
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
The London market struggled for direction today as losses in Japan and on Wall Street offset early gains from Morrisons and Cadbury Schweppes. Read
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Row 'won't sink Cleveland'
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Darlington steel contractor Cleveland Bridge today denied its Wembley legal battle could break the company. Read
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Business diary
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
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Michael has designs on Sweet Carolina
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
A young designer will be swapping the Cheviots for the Blue Ridge Mountains when he takes part in a job swap programme. Read
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Widescreen view of the World Cup
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Unless you have been living on a remote Himalayan mountain top, you may be aware of a forthcoming football tournament. Read
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The march of the silver spenders
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
In 10 years' time, half the UK population will be over 50, but what are companies doing to attract this rapidly growing sector of the market? Howard Walker finds out. Read
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Family tree: Waterstons
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
In our regular look at the structure of North-East companies, we feature Durham-based IT solutions company Waterstons. Read
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Government extends funding for fallen stock scheme by a year
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Government funding of £20m for the National Fallen Stock Scheme has been extended by a year to November 2008. Read
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Marts
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
St Boswells Read
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Riders get a sweet treat from new jumps
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Giant polo mints and a medieval castle are just two of the novelty jumps on a new cross country course at Twizell Hall, near Beamish. Read
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NFU team given a say over payments fiasco
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Cumbrian farmers this week outlined some of the problems they have experienced with the new Single Farm Payment at an inquiry into the debacle. Read
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New team offers banking service
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Yorkshire Bank has announced the launch of a new Rural and Agribusiness Team that will serve agricultural businesses and the agricultural service sector in Northumberland and County Durham. Read
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Footsie riddled with mines
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
This week sees the usual quarterly rebalancing of the FTSE 100 index. When this index was first devised, a system was put in place designed to ensure that the composition did not vary dramatically at each review date. Read
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Stock watch
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
It was a disappointing day for the UK's leading shares on Tuesday as the FTSE 100 tumbled to an intraday low of 5656.3 before settling 92.3 points down at 5669.8. Read
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Bakery is warm haven for investors
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
It was a mixed day for the companies in the regional portfolio. Concerns over inflation, a possible interest-rate increase in the US and a fall in the price of copper led to a cautious day's trading. Read
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Bouncing back
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Logistics group Christian Salvesen set its sights on further growth after increasing sales for the first time in three years. Read
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Buyers mob chain for net deal
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Carphone Warehouse says it has signed up 340,000 customers to its "free" broadband service Talk Talk - many more than it expected. Read
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Surcharge vow pays off for airline
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Budget airline Ryanair has lifted annual profits by 12% but warned yesterday that soaring oil prices would cut into the coming year's performance. Read
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BAA rebuffs higher US offer to embrace Spain
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Some of the UK's biggest airports look poised for Spanish ownership after a dramatic bid battle drove the value of BAA above £10bn. Read
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Planning applications
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Ward: Lingfield. Read
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Unlock your company's potential... WIN a White Room Creations website package
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
The Journal has teamed up with White Room Creations to offer readers the chance to win a website package for their business. Read
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Age just a number?
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
* By 2016, almost half the UK population will be aged over 50 Read
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Walking sticks with a feel for fashion and fun
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
One company which is reaping the benefits of thinking more about older customers is walking stick business Switch Sticks. Read
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Sir Bobby launches new homes designed especially for the over-55s
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Housebuilder Persimmon is looking to target the older market with the launch of its William Leech 55+ subsidiary. Read
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1981 Transit is a jubilee celebrity
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Van hire company Northgate has paid tribute to the Ford Transit by restoring a classic model. Read
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EEF members point out the red tape snares which hurt most
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Last month, Alan Hall, director at EEF Northern, looked at how moves to cut business red tape would boost enterprise culture here in the North-East. In the second of a three-part series, Alan discusses the feedback from EEF Northern members on some of the more troublesome regulations. Read
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£750,000 move seals in success and jobs
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
A£750,000 relocation will secure 32 jobs and create six at a Teesside industrial maintenance specialist. Read
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Judd puts his energy into Eaga
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Energy efficiency company Eaga Group has announced the appointment of Chris Judd as group solicitor. Read
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Leaseback deal suits Austin Reed
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Austin Reed Group has completed the sale and leaseback of its offices and distribution centre at Thirsk, North Yorkshire, with the help of a Newcastle law firm. Read
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DD wins a place on key panels with ONE
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
One NorthEast has appointed Newcastle law firm Dickinson Dees to four of its Legal Services Panels for the next two years. Read
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Barrigan brings experience to the presidential chair at NSCA
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Tax adviser and business consultant Rob Barrigan is the new president of the Northern Society of Chartered Accountants (NSCA). Read
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Theobald backs enterprise bond
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
A business and enterprise guru is putting her money where her mouth is by investing in the North-East Enterprise Bond. Read
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Test gets under the skin
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
A scientist behind a test to check the danger of developing skin cancer is about to sign a deal with a major cosmetic company. Read
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Alistair Arkley column
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
In the recent Cabinet shake-up, most of the media attention has concentrated on either the host of problems on the desk of new Home Secretary John Reid or the view that perhaps there isn't quite enough paperwork on the desk of John Prescott to justify him retaining a substantial salary, together with the use of a country estate (now no longer, of course!) and a stylish London apartment. Read
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Rachel Spence column
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
The sunshine brings out the usual British icons of the all too brief summer - a hosepipe ban in the South-East, the Stock Market being buoyed by manufacturers of tissues and antihistamines, sales of patio heaters because we spent a fortune on that furniture and we ARE going to use it, barbecued nay cremated food and every form of insect and flying teeth known to man. Read
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It was bad move to walk off site lawyer
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
The court battle between Cleveland Bridge and Multiplex has enthralled the legal profession for months. Read
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Cleveland Bridge hopes to appeal
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Steel contractor Cleveland Bridge will seek permission to appeal against a court ruling which will make it the ultimate loser in a continuing multi-million pound legal battle over the delayed Wembley stadium project. Read
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Merger shock
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Union leaders were shocked yesterday at plans to merge local ITV news programmes, which they said will cut up to 50 editorial and production jobs. The National Union of Journalists said it was a "sad day" for staff and viewers after ITV said Central South and Meridian West services will close and be replaced by a new Thames Valley service. Read
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Haani aims to expand factory in Hartlepool
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Haani Cables has submitted plans to expand its Hartlepool factory which it says may create up to 24 jobs. The specialist engineering firm, which employs around 130 staff, has grown dramatically in the last seven years. Read
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Flotation will fund care home growth
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
The country's biggest care home company is planning to float on the Stock Market to raise up to £275m. Read
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Growing taste for Maunika's cuisine
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
A corporate high flyer who gave up the fast lane to start her own catering firm is expanding the business and taking on staff after less than a year. Read
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Keith Hann column
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Business people tend to approach PR consultants for one of two reasons. Either they believe that their company is misunderstood and undervalued by the outside world, and want to raise their profile in the media to address this, or they know that what they do is understood all too well, and want to keep it out of the papers at all costs. Read
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Reality shows bring in the cash
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Big Brother producer Endemol is predicting annual turnover to grow by at least 6% on the back of strong continuing demand for its reality TV programmes. Read
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Coalition given nod at last on Link deal
Jun 07 2006 | Archive
Regional development agency One NorthEast last night decided who will take over the running of the crucial Business Link network next year. Read
