Apr
2008
Articles from 3rd Apr 2008
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North ‘could be next oil capital’
Apr 03 2008 | Business News
THE North East has the potential to become a global oil and gas hub to rival Aberdeen, according to business leaders who gathered at a major industry conference on Tyneside. Read
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Pension cash hopes rise
Apr 03 2008 | Business News
AROUND 1,230 people who lost savings when the pension scheme of Hartlepool-based Expamet was wound up may be eligible for a pay-out. Read
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Giant stride for eco park
Apr 03 2008 | Business News
PLANS FOR a South Tees eco park, which will bring 20 firms and 500 jobs in the renewables and recycling sectors, took a major step forward this week. Read
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FLYING HIGH
Apr 03 2008 | Business News
STOKELEY’S Burdon Engineering has won the contract to supply the Eurofighter - the high-capability combat jet which is dominating military airspace above Europe. Read
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Lee’s vision set to serve up jobs
Apr 03 2008 | Business News
FINANCE strategist-turned- food entrepreneur Lee Fish has revealed plans to create up to 120 jobs in the Tees Valley in the next three years by opening 12 upmarket food outlets with a combined turnover of around £3.6m. Read
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Woolies stores are back in the black
Apr 03 2008 | Business News
WOOLWORTHS returned its high street business to the black but issued a warning it faced more challenging trading conditions ahead. Read
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Hope of buyout at X-ray firm
Apr 03 2008 | Business News
AN X-ray technology firm has attracted the interest of a number of potential buyers after going into administration earlier this week. Read
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Banks dominate as Footsie rises
Apr 03 2008 | Business News
THE FTSE 100 index ended the day 63.3points higher at 5915.9 with the banks again dominating the main index’s leaderboard. Read
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Sales of cosmetics add gloss to Premier
Apr 03 2008 | Business News
BOOKS, gifts and toys seller Premier Direct said it will concentrate on the growth of its Oriflame cosmetics business as it announced an increase in profits despite a fall in sales. Read
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Deal to secure club future
Apr 03 2008 | Business News
APPROVAL has been given for the first phase of a major development which the chairman of Darlington Football Club says will secure the club’s future. Read
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A dangerous mood is being created
Apr 03 2008 | Business News
NO CLASSES are regarded with quite the same contempt as the middle classes. They are tarred with many sins and, in the face of all this insult, still remain docile. Read
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Northern Bear adds to portfolio
Apr 03 2008 | Business News
FAST-GROWING building services and supplies company Northern Bear has paid £6.7m to add two more businesses to its portfolio as it continues to expand. Read
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Wellstream success fails to impress City
Apr 03 2008 | Business News
OIL and gas pipeline maker Wellstream has reported a stunning 64% increase in profits but then found the City was not impressed and saw its share price drop 8% to 1289p. Read
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Norway air link planned
Apr 03 2008 | Business News
A NEW daily direct flight between Newcastle and Stavanger in Norway is set to be launched amid increasing business ties between the two regions. Read
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New plastics factory owners are looking to shed 100 jobs
Apr 03 2008 | Business News
THE new owners of collapsed North Tyneside plastics manufacturer Jaycare could axe up to 100 jobs as part of its restructuring plans. Read
