A SINGLE mum has turned a potential disaster into a bright business idea. Anthea Rowley was inspired to create Flouro Bling jewellery after suffering from depression when she was unable to find a job.Read
The call comes as a report recently said a public service obligation (PSO) - which would effectively ring-fence landing slots for flights from Teesside to Heathrow - could cost the region an initial £21.5m and up to £2m a year thereafter.Read
TECHNOLOGY developed by a North East company that worked on safety systems for the redeveloped Wimbledon tennis complex and Tate Britain is aiming to revolutionise life for people with hearing difficulties.Read
PRODUCTION of Micras at Nissan's Sunderland factory has surged by 40% due to the scrappage scheme but it is feared levels will dip again once the Government's 'cash for bangers' pot of money runs out.Read
NEWCASTLE United owner Mike Ashley's retail company Sports Direct has lost its 29% stake in outdoor chain Blacks Leisure after administrators of failed Icelandic bank Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander (KSF) took control of the holding.Read
A TERRITORIAL Army soldier who served in Iraq is literally shouting from the rooftops about her new business, which helps people to manage events and parties online.Read
A DECISION on whether to press ahead with a fresh wave of postal strikes will be taken by union leaders today - just hours before the industrial action is due to start.Read
