Mar
2007
Articles from 8th Mar 2007
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City news
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Oil and mining companies set the pace on the London market after benefiting from a fresh gain in commodity prices today. Read
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First stop for investors
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Tyne and Wear Development Company is the key supporter of inward and indigenous investment in the region. It works closely with Tyne and Wear's five local authorities - Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland - to help anyone with a portable investment project. Read
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There's plenty of mileage in this show
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
This year's Property Show looks to be the wheel deal thanks to a fleet of black cabs hitting the roads of Tyne and Wear to advertise the event. Read
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Vanguard moves to bigger home
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Tyne and Wear Development Company has helped one of the region's leading business systems providers to invest in new premises as it pushes for growth. Read
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Key role in Tanfield's move
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Tyne and Wear Development Company was able to help one of the region's leading manufacturers to expand when it was looking to invest in new premises. Read
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More reasons to invest in Tyne and Wear
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Home to global conglomerates and a healthy mix of indigenous businesses, Tyne and Wear is one of Europe's leading investment destinations. But why do so many investors choose Tyne and Wear? Read
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Property show is under orders
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Investors have a unique chance to find out about the latest commercial property opportunities when the region's biggest property showcase takes place later this month. The Tyne and Wear Commercial Property Show is being held on March 29 at Newcastle Racecourse and promises to attract some of the UK's leading property agents and developers. Read
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Trolley firm jobs are under threat
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
More than 400 jobs are under threat at the UK's leading manufacturer of supermarket trolleys. Read
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Stock watch
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Yesterday proved to be a largely flat day for the FTSE 100, as a plethora of companies went ex-dividend and saw their share prices subsequently fall. Read
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Fuel costs rise no deterrent to Arriva
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
At the end of a relatively calm day on the markets the FTSE 100 closed in positive territory, up 18 points at 6156.5. Read
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IT firm rolls out success with surf site contract
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
It consultancy Orange Bus is riding on the crest of a wave after clinching a deal to create a new website for an international surf brand. Read
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Onyx leading Wi-Fi initiative
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Internet services group Onyx is leading an initiative aimed at making wireless internet (Wi-Fi) access widely available across Newcastle. Read
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Tech Notes
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Despite living in one of the most technologically advanced nations in the world, we're baffled by hi-tech jargon. More technology firms are being created in the North-East than anywhere outside of London right now but we're still more likely to know our stotties from our `Wikis' (answer at the bottom of the page). Read
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The best in the Tees Valley
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
The best businesses from across our region have entered the North-East Business Awards and now we are ready to reveal the shortlist for the Tees Valley sub-region. Read
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P&G axes 280
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Procter & Gamble's review of its European operations in skincare and cosmetics has led it to axe 280 jobs at one of its operations in the south of Ireland. Read
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ITV profits fall
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
New itv boss Michael Grade highlighted a "lack of innovation" in programming after the broadcaster announced a sharp fall in annual profits. Read
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Business advisers make their move
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
The new regional Business Link will be headquartered out of County Durham, it was announced yesterday. Read
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Feeding the spirit of enterprise
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Regional development agency One NorthEast, aluminium giant Alcan and an accountants' body have all pledged their support to an awards dinner rewarding the region's youngest entrepreneurs. Read
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Peter Jackson column
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Governments can take away our ancient liberties, they can take us into costly foreign wars and they can tax us until the pips squeak, but we, the great British public remain docile. Read
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Corus EGM backs Tata
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Corus shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the former British Steel firm to India's Tata Steel. Read
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Bright ideas could win BBC contract
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Three of the North-East's leading digital companies are representing the region this week and are in with a chance of winning a prestigious contract with the BBC. Read
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£12m to £50m - in just 7 months
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Nomad Digital has bought a rival in a cash and shares deal which values the wireless technology provider at more than £50m - compared to a £12m valuation just seven months ago. Read
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Turnover at Tolent enjoys 23% surge
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Turnover at Tolent jumped 23% to a record £174m last year despite a slight drop in margins, as the builder struggled to pass on rising labour and material costs to its customers. Read
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Laybourne shows he has more in store
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
Terry Laybourne's latest Café 21 venture in Newcastle department store Fenwick opened its doors to a select few yesterday in preparation for its launch tomorrow. Read
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TV boss sets sights on globe
Mar 08 2007 | Archive
One of the best known executives in the television industry is opening up a new North-East production company to compete on a global stage. Read
