Archive for 19 August 2008

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GUISBOROUGH-BASED PR agency DTW has appointed Kathryn Clapham, left, as account manager to provide PR support for key clients. Aug 19 2008

Specialising in crisis management and media relations, Kathryn brings to the role more than 10 years’ industry experience having worked for @pr in Middlesbrough since 1997.Read

Into the wild Aug 19 2008

AFISHY attraction will catch the children and adults alike when they visit Kielder Water and Forest Park this summer.Read

Beading the way Aug 19 2008

A CHANCE trip to the library inspired Hartlepool entrepreneur Marie Slaughter to start her own jewellery business.Read

August 21: CONSTRUCTION Industry Scheme information for contractors who sub-contract work, Education Centre, Norton, 9.45-11.45am, free. To book call HM Revenue and Customs on 01642 795036. Aug 19 2008

BE Your Own Boss workshop, Five Lamps, Thornaby, 5.30-8.30pm, free. Call Helen Manners on 01642 608316 or email helenmanners@fivelamps.org.ukRead

If it’s good enough for Brad - it’s good enough for Teesside Aug 19 2008

THE rich and famous are flocking to the home of the world’s first fashion island, part of the A-list “World” development... and Teesside is hot on their heels.Read

UKTI trip sparks a direction change Aug 19 2008

A VISIT to Dubai sparked a radical change of direction at one Middlesbrough company.Read

Dubai popularity generating opportunities for Teesside firms Aug 19 2008

ITS economy was built on oil, but the sands of time are moving quickly in Dubai and it’s now a hot ticket for success for a wide range of Teesside businesses. JEZ DAVISON reports.Read

Dos and don’ts of being in Dubai Aug 19 2008

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Suzi has designs on furtherexpansion in the emirate Aug 19 2008

A HARTLEPOOL glass artist is set to win £300,000 worth of work in Dubai - but has never even set foot in the emirate.Read

Eco call for firms to cut water waste Aug 19 2008

ECO-experts have warned the fuel crisis will pale into comparison with water bill price hikes if businesses continue to drain limited supplies.Read

Hertel’s on a real high Aug 19 2008

MIDDLESBROUGH-based industrial services company Hertel (UK) has secured 150 local jobs for up to seven years after renewing a key contract at the ConocoPhilips petroleum processing facility.Read

Website takes car dealership to the top Aug 19 2008

A 76,000-page website that cost less than £7,000 to develop has shot a Tees Valley motor dealer to the top of Google and turned his company into one of the most sought-after dotcom businesses this side of the bubble.Read

TeessidemoveforBHPLaw Aug 19 2008

BHP Law has made a landmark move into Teesside.Read

Search is on to find stars of North-east business world Aug 19 2008

The search is on to find the stars of the North-east business world in our prestigious North East Business Executive of the Year Awards 2008. Three finalists from each of the sub-regions, including Tees Valley, go forward to the final in November. Today we head to the north of the region for the Tyneside and Northumberland category.Read

Council leads the way with specialist team to safeguard the future Aug 19 2008

A PACKAGE of innovative projects is helping North Tyneside council to lead the way in sustainable development and protecting the borough and global environment for future generations.Read

You can enjoy a taste of the countryside on your doorstep in one of Newcastle’s 20 parks and green spaces. They’re an ideal spot to spend a summer afternoon, whether you want to have a healthy walk or jog, spot wildlife or just sit and watch the world go by Aug 19 2008

Armstrong Park, Jesmond Vale Lane off Heaton Road, Newcastle. Call (0191) 211-6214Read

Don’t feel helpless in face of global change Aug 19 2008

BIODIVERSITY is the variety of life on Earth – the whole range of plants, animals and fungi and the places in which they live.Read

Naturally, walking’s good for you Aug 19 2008

Exercise does not have to be in a windowless gym or involve weights and machines. What better place to get fit than in the great outdoors? Amy Hunt hears about Green Exercise projects in the North EastRead

It’s much more than simply a hobby for so many fans Aug 19 2008

Jonathan BoultonRead

Well worth taking time to savour our world Aug 19 2008

Sue LongstoneRead

Charismatic neighbour is giving us a warning about our environment Aug 19 2008

CUTE but endangered mammals are being given a helping hand on Tyneside.Read

For those who live in the city any contact with nature is just priceless Aug 19 2008

ON Tyneside we are lucky to have more green spaces, rivers and woods in urban areas than most parts of the UK. And many wildlife havens remain unspoiled because they are hidden away in nooks and crannies in the middle of city neighbourhoodsRead

Big Green Seaside Day encourages sustainable living Aug 19 2008

GOING green is also being made a whole lot of fun at North Tyneside’s first ever Green Festival – the Big Green Seaside Day.Read

Get Aug 19 2008

EVENTS AT MOOR HOUSE – UPPER TEESDALE NATIONAL NATURE RESERVERead

Restored landfill site is reborn as nature reserve Aug 19 2008

ARESTORED landfill site has been given a new lease of life as a nature reserve. Dog walkers, young families, riders and birdwatchers are now a familiar sight on Bowes Valley Nature Reserve, which has millions of tonnes of waste buried underground.Read

Borough striving for fair trade recognition Aug 19 2008

NORTH Tyneside Council has backed plans to work for recognition as a ‘Fairtrade Borough’ – and now it is urging businesses to support the campaign.Read

Cuts in costs safeguard swimming pool’s future Aug 19 2008

GREEN support services company eaga has helped a North-East swimming pool cut its energy costs and safeguard its future by installing solar heating panels.Read

Funding will help youngsters Aug 19 2008

LEADING green support services company eaga has handed out more than £27,000 with the help of the Community Foundation to organisations around the region in a bid to develop their environmental projects.Read

D0ES this bring back memories of the Parkfield Foundries for you? Aug 19 2008

Share those memories by posting a comment, using your own words, on the Remember When blog at www.gazettelive.co.uk/ rememberwhen which looks back on Teesside history and memories using the Evening Gazette’s archiveRead

THIS week's team of the week is Sir William Turner Grammar School rugby team in 1972. Aug 19 2008

Back row left to right Mr George (teacher) Alan Dickinson, Geoff Thurman, Graham Taylor, Keith Littlewood, Trevor Smith, Peter Bamford, Keith Johnson, Nick Durston, Gavin Prince, Phil Lyons, Rob Elliot, Keith Buchan, Steve Felfoldi, Mr Townsley (teacher). Front row left to right, John Wilkinson, Ian Chance, Jonathan Landers, Karl Stephenson, Tony Hawes, Kenny Watson, Chris Oyston, Kev Watson.Read

THE JAZZ AGE Aug 19 2008

Amanda Fearns wrote: I was in what Sue describes as “the elite band which seemed to win every time, The Grangefield Royals” from the age of seven right up until my teens.Read

Roller coasterride of a Teesside foundry Aug 19 2008

STOCKTON’S Parkfield Foundry was emblamatic of Teesside’s struggle against the changing economic tides that swept away much of the heavy industry that had defined the region.Read

BORO'S £28.5m man Gaizka Mendieta flew into Teesside and revealed he hoped to have a deal signed by the end of the day. Aug 19 2008

The Lazio player had flown in from Italy and was working with Boro officials today to finalise his loan deal and undergo a medical at Rockliffe Park.Read

Getting closer to nature – by bus, Metro and train Aug 19 2008

EXPLORE the natural delights around Newcastle without using the car. Here’s a Nexus guide to wildlife and countryside destinations easy to reach by bus and Metro.Read

Village warms to scheme Aug 19 2008

DETAILED plans to connect more than 100 homes in a picturesque village to a community biomass-fired boiler were unveiled this month, bringing the region one step closer to breaking barriers for renewable technology.Read

Successful partnerships bring huge benefits for our wildlife Aug 19 2008

AS both a landowner and operator, Northumbrian Water is committed to conserving and enhancing wildlife in the region. It works in partnership with wildlife trusts, Natural England, local authorities and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) to protect and enhance the environment.Read

School is aiming to thrill its pupils with science Aug 19 2008

WALLSEND’S Beacon Hill School pupils are going to learn about science with the ‘wow factor’ thanks to the start of a unique partnership between Newcastle-based scientist Sarah McLusky and the school.Read

Breathing new life into wild spaces Aug 19 2008

NORTH East home energy efficiency provider eaga has handed out more than £27,000, with the help of the Community Foundation, to organisations around the region in a bid to develop their environmental projects.Read

SCA back popular bloom event Aug 19 2008

TISSUE manufacturer SCA Hygiene in Prudhoe has donated £600 to the Prudhoe in Bloom committee to pay for this year’s trophies.Read

Ten ways to save money on fuel bills Aug 19 2008

Steve Hunter is the North East regional manager for the Energy Saving Trust. Here he shows you how to cut fuel use and those ever increasing energy bills.Read

Appeal launched to save region’s vital grasslands Aug 19 2008

SOME of the region’s wildlife-rich fields are in danger of being lost forever. Over the past 60 years, a staggering 97% of Britain’s wildflower grasslands and meadows have been destroyed. One in five of the nation’s wild plants are on the verge of extinction and species-rich grasslands are becoming increasingly rare.Read

Explore the countryside by bus Aug 19 2008

NEXUS has launched a new series of ‘bus walks’ guides to help people explore the country using buses from the heart of this city.Read

Unpredictable weather – are you prepared ? Aug 19 2008

WHAT happens if your company records are destroyed in a flood? Can your employees handle a heatwave? How much profit will you lose if your electricity supply is shut down for days due to storms? Is your supply chain resilient to the effects of extreme weather?Read

GoWarm go well Aug 19 2008

THIS year is proving to be a good year so far for residents across the local authority areas that have linked up with GoWarm.Read

Environmental protection is taking off at airport Aug 19 2008

Red squirrels, newts and pretty wildflowers. Sounds like a nature reserve, but all these things can be found at Newcastle International Airport, as Amy Hunt found outRead

Now you can make a bigger difference Aug 19 2008

COMMUNITY Spaces has opened its doors to the eagerly awaited large and flagship grants.Read

JBT has helped propel council to top of league Aug 19 2008

ATOP waste disposal service has helped a council lead the way in going green. JBT Waste Services of Northumberland has helped its customer Castle Morpeth Borough Council to come top of the regional league table for household waste recycling this year according to results produced by the Waste data Flow system.Read

Make the most of your time and help others too Aug 19 2008

VOLUNTEERING is often seen as an altruistic way for people to work for the greater good. Yet whilst this is true, volunteering has other benefits too. With structured support, grass roots volunteering can give enormous personal satisfaction to the individual, as well as help to create stronger, more active communities and make a positive contribution to the economy. Jane Glendinning at Groundwork looks into the ‘pro bono’ phenomenon.Read

‘Bureacracy’ hurdle to 2012 bids Aug 19 2008

WITH the Beijing Olympics in full swing, the Government is using London 2012 as a promotional tool to encourage more small firms to bid for public sector work.Read

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