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2008
Articles from 15th Jul 2008
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EASTERN PROMISE
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
AS TEESSIDE looks forward to unveiling the eighth Wonder of the World at Middlehaven, local businesses are looking East towards the home of the first. Read
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Moneytobemadefromexports
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
“THERE’S a lot of money in India,” observes Guy Woodall, chief executive of Thorncroft Drinks, a premium beverage company. Read
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Red tape wrangles for Albert
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
ALBERT PATTISON won’t be complaining about red tape in the UK - not compared with what he believes are onerous Indian trading regulations. Read
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Introduce yourself to the ways of the East
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
WITH a population of more than 1bn people, India is the biggest democracy in the world, covering 3.3m square kilometres. Read
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Time to brew a success with India
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
It gave us tiffin and jodphurs and the resources on which to build an empire; we left it with a legal system, a universal language, and a desire to turn the economic tables. The former jewel in the British crown is now shining brighter than ever and the lustre is rubbing off on Teesside. SUE SCOTT reports on a subcontinent that is anything but subordinate Read
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Things to know before you go
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
Bureaucracy - we only have ourselves to blame if we get caught up in India’s red tape. It was the British colonials, after all, who left them with the legacy. Read
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Scheme is on par to become a success
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
MORE than 50 national and regional property agents attended an event to celebrate the successful completion of one of the latest schemes to be constructed at the prestigious 700-acre Wynyard Park mixed-use development. Read
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July 16: TEES Valley Engineering Partnership, Project Preview Event and Forum with keynote speakers and presentation, 8-10am, University of Teesside. To book email Clare.smart@balfourbeattymanagement.com or ring 01642 356688, or Sally Renwick at srenwick@wolviston.com or ring 01642 607375.
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
July 17: PAYING your employees, Morton Park, Darlington, open to all, 9.45am-3.30pm, free. To book call HM Revenue and Customs on 01642 795036. Read
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STOKESLEY-BASED global construction consultancy Armstrong Davis Associates has further strengthened its construction consultancy team with the appointment of Chris Hewkin. Prior to taking up his post as consultant at ADA, Chris has spent more than 15 years as a quantity surveyor and senior consultant, working in diverse areas of the profession, including specialist refurbishment, masonry and fit-out contracting.
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
TWO trainees are embarking on career development programmes with Middlesbrough’s independent accountancy practice Chipchase Manners. Read
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Insurer’s tribute to its long-service staff
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
LONG-SERVING employees at leading insurance broker BiB in Darlington have been honoured after clocking up a century of dedication between them. Read
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Shared aim at Studios
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
THE Studios, at Darlington’s Lingfield Point business park, will be the new base for a ground-breaking partnership between Darlington and Stockton councils. Read
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HALTING construction of new homes could be just the tonic for a punch-drunk housing market, according to JEZ DAVISON…
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
THIS has been the month from hell for the UK housing market - and the national economy. Mortgage approvals are down, the new-build market has shuddered to a standstill and housebuilders are laying off staff. Homeowners aren't trading up, first-time buyers don't have enough money for a deposit and, even if they did, liquidity has all but disappeared from the lending market. Read
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Don’t move... Improve!
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
Top 10 UK home improvements Read
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Just Fantastique
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
SELF-trained florist Tina Steinmetz is no shrinking violet. In business less than three months she says: “I’m not shy. I want to be known as the best florist you’ve ever seen.” Read
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With relentless media coverage of the rising cost of living, we invited Lynn Stainsby, centre manager for Captain Cook Square to give her thoughts on what effect the credit crunch is having on Teesside’s high streets. And by the looks of it, budget retailers are the best barometers of the retail storm to come
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
THE trend is shifting with the traditional high-end shopper also hunting for bargains - Lynn Stainsby, right Read
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A snapshot of environmental news from around the world.
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
Reefs facing extinction Read
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Beware of the phisher-men
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
CONSUMERS are being urged to be vigilant following a 200% jump in email scams that trick people into disclosing financial information. Read
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Recycling carrots
Jul 15 2008 | Archive
DO you already fill your recycling bin or do you need a financial sweetener to go greener? News that the Conservative party wants to pay people to recycle, was greeted by widespread scepticism on Tees, as GLORIA McSHANE discovered Read
