Oct
2008
Articles from 9th Oct 2008
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Crisis halts society’s big recruitment campaign
Oct 09 2008 | Business News
NEWCASTLE Building Society is reviewing plans to recruit 500 staff within four years after the nationalisation of two of the banks for which it works. Read
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History with green credentials
Oct 09 2008 | Business News
We’re constantly being told to eat our five a day but have you ever stopped to wonder how fruit and vegetables arrive on your plate? Karen Dent looks at how the North East’s fruit and vegetable markets have evolved to keep pace with our changing demands. Read
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Two achievers share wisdom with young
Oct 09 2008 | Business News
YOUNG entrepreneurs have been picking the brains of two of the region’s most successful business leaders. Read
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Vardy ready for bargain hunt
Oct 09 2008 | Business News
THE property company launched by Richard Vardy, son of car magnate Sir Peter Vardy, is looking to capitalise on the economic downturn after securing £12m of additional funding. Read
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Geo-info firm hopes for boost with Google Earth
Oct 09 2008 | Business News
A SOFTWARE business that produces detailed geo- information is hoping to work with internet giant Google after being bought out by a division of a £3.5bn company. Read
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Grainger trims sails but stays on course
Oct 09 2008 | Business News
THE country’s largest housing landlord, Newcastle company Grainger, has seen sales rise by 17% in a year, but the fall in property prices has cut its asset base by £300m to £2.2bn. Read
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Cummins’ honour as Duke checks out site
Oct 09 2008 | Business News
ENGINEERING giant Cummins has had the Royal seal of approval for its manufacturing skills. Read
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Doing it together
Oct 09 2008 | Business News
PROCESS industry cluster NEPIC is hoping to generate more than £2m for the local economy by encouraging firms to take a joined-up approach to supply chains. Read
