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2008
Articles from 19th Aug 2008
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Search is on to find stars of North-east business world
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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TeessidemoveforBHPLaw
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
BHP Law has made a landmark move into Teesside. Read
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Website takes car dealership to the top
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Hertel’s on a real high
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Eco call for firms to cut water waste
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
ECO-experts have warned the fuel crisis will pale into comparison with water bill price hikes if businesses continue to drain limited supplies. Read
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If it’s good enough for Brad - it’s good enough for Teesside
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Suzi has designs on furtherexpansion in the emirate
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Dos and don’ts of being in Dubai
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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UKTI trip sparks a direction change
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
A VISIT to Dubai sparked a radical change of direction at one Middlesbrough company. Read
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Dubai popularity generating opportunities for Teesside firms
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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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 | Archive
BE Your Own Boss workshop, Five Lamps, Thornaby, 5.30-8.30pm, free. Call Helen Manners on 01642 608316 or email helenmanners@fivelamps.org.uk Read
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Beading the way
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
A CHANCE trip to the library inspired Hartlepool entrepreneur Marie Slaughter to start her own jewellery business. Read
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‘Bureacracy’ hurdle to 2012 bids
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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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GUISBOROUGH-BASED PR agency DTW has appointed Kathryn Clapham, left, as account manager to provide PR support for key clients.
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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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 | Archive
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
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Roller coasterride of a Teesside foundry
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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THE JAZZ AGE
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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THIS week's team of the week is Sir William Turner Grammar School rugby team in 1972.
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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D0ES this bring back memories of the Parkfield Foundries for you?
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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 archive Read
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Into the wild
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
AFISHY attraction will catch the children and adults alike when they visit Kielder Water and Forest Park this summer. Read
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Make the most of your time and help others too
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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JBT has helped propel council to top of league
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Now you can make a bigger difference
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
COMMUNITY Spaces has opened its doors to the eagerly awaited large and flagship grants. Read
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Environmental protection is taking off at airport
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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 out Read
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GoWarm go well
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Unpredictable weather – are you prepared ?
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Explore the countryside by bus
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Appeal launched to save region’s vital grasslands
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Ten ways to save money on fuel bills
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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SCA back popular bloom event
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
TISSUE manufacturer SCA Hygiene in Prudhoe has donated £600 to the Prudhoe in Bloom committee to pay for this year’s trophies. Read
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Breathing new life into wild spaces
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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School is aiming to thrill its pupils with science
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Successful partnerships bring huge benefits for our wildlife
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Village warms to scheme
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Getting closer to nature – by bus, Metro and train
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Funding will help youngsters
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Cuts in costs safeguard swimming pool’s future
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Borough striving for fair trade recognition
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Restored landfill site is reborn as nature reserve
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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Get
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
EVENTS AT MOOR HOUSE – UPPER TEESDALE NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE Read
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Big Green Seaside Day encourages sustainable living
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
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For those who live in the city any contact with nature is just priceless
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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 neighbourhoods Read
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Charismatic neighbour is giving us a warning about our environment
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
CUTE but endangered mammals are being given a helping hand on Tyneside. Read
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Well worth taking time to savour our world
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
Sue Longstone Read
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It’s much more than simply a hobby for so many fans
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
Jonathan Boulton Read
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Naturally, walking’s good for you
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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 East Read
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Don’t feel helpless in face of global change
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
BIODIVERSITY is the variety of life on Earth – the whole range of plants, animals and fungi and the places in which they live. Read
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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 | Archive
Armstrong Park, Jesmond Vale Lane off Heaton Road, Newcastle. Call (0191) 211-6214 Read
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Council leads the way with specialist team to safeguard the future
Aug 19 2008 | Archive
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
