Sep
2009
Articles from 10th Sep 2009
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Amazing story in our teacup
Sep 10 2009 | Business News
EVERYTHING stopped for tea at Tetley’s Eaglescliffe works yesterday as the plant celebrated 40 years of making little perforations. Read
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New skills crucial for nuclear future
Sep 10 2009 | Business News
THE TEES Valley must upskill its nuclear workforce to take full advantage of the nuclear renaissance coming its way, according to a new report. Read
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Publicsector boost for LJJ
Sep 10 2009 | Business News
INCREASED public sector spending will push Stockton building services firm LJJ closer to a £30m turnover target this financial year. Read
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Movie transforms sales of Chevys
Sep 10 2009 | Business News
MORE Chevys are being driven on Teesside even if the UK banking levy is dry, according to one motor retailer which has reported record sales. Read
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Urged to back a new diploma
Sep 10 2009 | Business News
A LEADING Tees Valley employer has added her name to an open letter from private and public sector bosses, urging more to back the new 14-19 diploma. Read
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Sports firm ahead of the game after summer sales leap
Sep 10 2009 | Business News
NEWCASTLE United owner Mike Ashley's retail company Sports Direct International has raised its annual earnings forecast after enjoying a jump in sales during the summer. Read
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Region builds success story
Sep 10 2009 | Business News
BUILDER Miller said that the North East was holding up and showing signs of recovery, despite publishing figures that show its sales are down by 19%. Read
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Trading cheer for chocolate chain
Sep 10 2009 | Business News
CHOCOLATE retailer Thorntons has offered some cheer after a tough year as it said its performance had improved "substantially" in recent months. Read
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Drink giant is to press ahead with closures
Sep 10 2009 | Business News
HOPES of saving hundreds of whisky jobs have been dashed after drinks giant Diageo rejected a Scottish Government-backed proposal to counter their factory closure plans. Read
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Department store sees upturn in sales
Sep 10 2009 | Business News
SHOPPERS' growing appetite for menswear and beauty products helped spur an "improving trend" in sales at department store chain House of Fraser. Read
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Laura Ashley sales rise
Sep 10 2009 | Business News
HOME furnishings and fashion retailer Laura Ashley has said half-year sales rose 6.3% after strong trading in three of its four product areas. Read
