Nov
2006
Articles from 16th Nov 2006
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City news
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
National Grid put some spark into a lacklustre market today as it outlined plans to demerge its wireless arm and return cash to shareholders. Read
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Logging on to broadband made easy
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
Small businesses in Newcastle can access six months' free broadband access to help them make the most of IT and the internet. Read
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Tech notes
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
The two most popular web browsers have released major updates in recent weeks, as Microsoft launched Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) and Mozilla unleashed Firefox 2.0 - the David to Microsoft's Goliath. Read
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Hardcore fans face the wrath of Sony
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
Sony's next-generation Playstation 3 launched in Japan last Saturday, with the US launch tomorrow. Read
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Bach provides background music to court struggle
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
A whiter Shade of Pale, the hit song by Procol Harum, has returned to centre stage in a multi-million pound copyright battle. Read
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Sainsbury's puts double profits through checkout
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
Sainsbury's six-month profits have more than doubled as its healthy-food campaign entices shoppers into helping to speed up the chain's trading recovery. Read
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Toes in water
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
Scottish & Southern Energy posted rising profits as it said it had applied to enter the water sector for the first time. Read
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Peter Jackson column
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
Desert Orchid's sad demise not only makes me reflect on the career of a great horse, but also on the economic importance of animals. Read
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Rebecca's making a splash
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
An entrepreneur who puts her customers' names in the headlines has reached another landmark in her rise to success. Read
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The shape of things to come is the L-shape
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
The region's first commercial eco-building, the concept of The Greenhouse, was to fulfil as many aspects of sustainability as possible while providing high-quality starter units at a reasonable price and with flexible leasing terms. Read
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Storm brews up on Star Wars helmets
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
Our monthly foray into the wilder side of intellectual property law reveals the plight of Andrew Ainsworth, an engineer and designer from Twickenham contracted by George Lucas to create a number of characters for Star Wars, which was, according to Channel 4's poll, the greatest film of all time. Read
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Animal instincts pay off for Andy
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
The British passion for pets, from cats, dogs, hamsters and birds to fish and reptiles, is bringing success to a County Durham company. Read
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Biofuels share price continues on slide
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
The City continued to punish alternative fuels producer Biofuels Corporation yesterday following a downbeat statement which led its price to drop a third in just four days. Read
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Undergraduates try their hand at being teachers
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
Durham University has been awarded a substantial grant to help it find the next generation of talented teachers and raise the aspirations of schoolchildren in the North-East. Read
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Tanfield Group's bid to raise £20m backed
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
Shares in electric vehicle maker Tanfield Group perked briefly yesterday after investors backed a bid to raise £20m. Read
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Historic city is a stunning event venue
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
Few venues in the world can rival the splendour, prestige and heritage that abounds the City of Durham. Read
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Food company to double workforce
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
An upmarket food manufacturer is investing £270,000 and doubling its workforce as it strives to double its sales to £3m. Read
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Shaping the future of county's economy
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
County Durham Development Company, Durham County Council's business support and development arm, is the lead organisation responsible for promoting all aspects of County Durham as a location for business. Read
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Infoserve aims for jobs
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
Fast-expanding IT company Infoserve plans to create 275 jobs within three years as it prepares to quadruple the size of its North-East base. Read
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Vibrant county
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
County Durham is one of the most beautiful and vibrant counties in England. Few counties have such variety of landscape as Durham. From the North Pennines in the west to the North Sea coast, there are great places to live and work. Read
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United investor revealed
Nov 16 2006 | Archive
The identity of a mystery investor in Newcastle United was revealed yesterday - a week after more than £1m of shares changed hands. Read
