Oct
2006
Articles from 25th Oct 2006
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The costs and risks of making a claim
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
Everyone sees the adverts for 'no win no fee' and the articles in the press about people being left with no compensation. Read
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Who will provide the compensation money?
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
So, what happens if you put a compensation claim in? What might you get in recompense if you do - and who do you actually claim from? Read
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Problems with chest and lungs
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
Your work may have left you with one of several chest and lung conditions. Read
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Your questions answered
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
What happens if my employer has closed down and just isn't there any more? Read
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Don't let the time run out on your claim
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
Something you will often see in adverts about compensation is a warning not to delay making your claim - but why? Read
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A price to pay
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
There's a price you might have to pay if you have worked in certain industries. And, unfortunately, many of those industries are, or were, here on Teesside - such as iron and steel, heavy engineering and chemicals. Read
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City news
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
The London market looked to build on recent gains today after the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged forward to a new record high in New York overnight. Read
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Family tree
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
In our regular look at the structure of North-East companies, we feature Public Knowledge, a specialist market research agency for the public sector. Public Knowledge is a division of Dipsticks Research Limited (DRL). DRL has headquarters in Allendale with 38 full-time staff, a call centre in Hexham employing 90 people and more than 600 fieldwork specialists across the country. www.publicknowledge.eu Read
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Learning to love reindeer dances
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
Some of us welcome Christmas office parties as a chance to celebrate the holiday with our colleagues and have a bevvy or nine as a prelude to a few days off work. Read
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Just what is the big draw in Sunderland?
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
A professor has been given a major international award for his work in attracting some of the world's top electronic businesses to Sunderland. Read
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Business diary
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
This is a free service. Send brief details to Iain Laing, The Journal, Groat Market, Newcastle NE1 1ED. Telephone (0191) 201-6258; fax (0191) 201-6044 or email iain.laing@ncjmedia.co.uk Entries by the Friday before publication. Read
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Serving up better health for young
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
A leading children's health charity has received a £3,000 boost from the Northern Society of Chartered Accountants. Read
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Stock watch
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
It was a much steadier day on Tuesday for the FTSE 100, with the market oscillating between 6160 and 6180, before finally closing at 6182.5, 16.4 points higher. Read
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Confident first year for BNS
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
Northumberland's BNS Telecom reported its preliminary results for the year to July 31 yesterday. Read
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BP profits fall to £3.33bn
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
The troubles at BP were laid bare yesterday when it posted falling third-quarter profits. Read
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North bucks global trend
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
According to the latest survey of global mergers and acquisitions activity by Thomson Financial the third quarter was the slowest of the year so far. Read
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Blind maker rolls out his vision for firm's future
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
A roller blind maker has taken on a dozen sales agents in a bid to double its sales within a year. Read
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Planning applications
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
* Ward: Widdrington Station & Stobswood. Read
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Expansion will create an attractive port of call
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
Port of Tyne is to invest £12m in a huge 180m extension to its main quay after a year when its operations have grown by a quarter. Read
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Giving the world a chance to see UK excellence
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
More than 80 UK companies and livestock breed societies will descend en masse on the German city of Hanover later this month for the giant Eurotier livestock genetics show. Read
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Debenhams up
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
Department store Debenhams reported a 70% hike in profits yesterday, but said a combination of the World Cup and a lack of strong fashion ranges had an impact on sales in the summer. Read
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Livestock sections 'sell-out' for show
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
Top class livestock from across the country will be heading to this weekend's 2006 Countryside Live Food and Farming Fair, as organisers announce that both the cattle and sheep sections are a "sell-out" and a waiting list is in operation. Read
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Alistair Arkley column
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
So how much of a watershed is the departure of Tony Blair and the near-certain transfer of Gordon Brown from Number 11 to Number 10 Downing Street? Read
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Two-year-old twins inspire dad's venture
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
With winter fast approaching, a Cumbrian sheep farmer has developed a new range of gumboots for children. Read
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NBA intervenes to save ferry route
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
Pedigree and breeding cattle will still be able to be exported to Europe using the P&O ferry route between Dover and Calais, following the successful intervention of the National Beef Association. Read
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Poultry farmers step up fight
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
The nfu is issuing a rallying call for North-West poultry farmers to lobby their MPs at the House of Commons to get a three-year waiver on costs for the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control regulations. Read
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Legal expertise leaves its mark on region
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
Watson Burton law firm is leading the way in supporting the construction and property industries in the North. Read
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Prosperous time for region's ports
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
Port along the length of the North-East coast are all changing rapidly as the global economy evolves. Graeme King tries to keep up with the pace of change. Read
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The spirit of enterprise is at heart and soul of North
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
The Lord Bishop of Newcastle has given his backing to an ambitious bid to revitalise the enterprise culture of the North-East. Read
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Residential Award
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
Waring and Netts produced the masterplan and the architectural design for Trinity Gardens, a mixed-use development that provided major regeneration of a brownfield site, forming a welcoming focal point to Newcastle's Quayside. Read
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Opportunities are out there
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
Last week, we considered the recent performance of equities, relative to other asset classes. Over the late summer and early autumn, the world's main equity markets have rallied. Read
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Office Development Award
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
A group of stone farm buildings, described as one of the best examples of a Victorian planned farm in Northumberland, has won the best office development award. Read
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How to love work and find success
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
In a complex global economy, businesses need to be aware of and respond to changing markets, higher customer expectations and more competition and legislation. Read
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Retail/Leisure Award
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
The restoration of Gibside Stables on the historic Gibside Estate has not only created jobs, but has provided educational facilities for the local community. Read
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Honey, it's mead in the USA now
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
A famous winery has finally won a 40-year fight to sell its products to one of the world's largest markets. Read
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Public sector award
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
Winner: Usworth Sixth Form College, Washington - City of Sunderland College Sixth Form students are benefiting from the state-of-the-art facilities at the college's new £10m campus in Washington. Read
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Environment award
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
An orchard in the car park and an internal 'rammed earth' wall helped the Rivergreen Centre secure the Environmental Award at The Journal's third Landmark Awards. Read
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Drive for market in booming area
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
Transport operator Go-Ahead has consolidated its position in the Southampton bus market with the £4.4m purchase of a small bus and coach operator. Read
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Risk-taking pays off
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
The cream of the region's property industry gathered on Tyneside last week to see Durham's outstanding Rivergreen Centre named The Journal's North-East Landmark of the Year. Read
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Firm builds connections
Oct 25 2006 | Archive
Profits have halved at newly listed BNS Telecom, but management say they have been concentrating on 'future proofing' the business. Read
