Nov
2009
Articles from 12th Nov 2009
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Luxurious way to beat slump
Nov 12 2009 | Business News
ROCKLIFFE Hall Hotel, due to open on November 23, said the recession was driving bookings as people looked for luxury to lift them out of the gloom. Read
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Rate plea as £100m milestone achieved
Nov 12 2009 | Business News
TEES consultancy Sanderson Weatherall has claimed controversial empty property rates are hindering development as it revealed its North-east offices had completed £100m of property transactions in the last three years. Read
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Hopes rise for Teesside training
Nov 12 2009 | Business News
SKILLS and training organisations said they were hopeful that a series of announcements due from government over the next few weeks would spell good news for apprentices on Teesside - especially those in the process sector, where numbers have collapsed. Read
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Newcastle mum is beating recession with baby shop
Nov 12 2009 | Business News
A YOUNG single mum is beating the recession with her baby shop and has recently brought in three new staff to help her keep up with demand. Read
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Annual profits up for oil and gas supplier Duco
Nov 12 2009 | Business News
OIL and gas industry supplier Duco has revealed annual profits ahead of expectations despite a 43% plunge in turnover amid the ongoing tough climate. Read
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Merger split law firm opens office in Newcastle
Nov 12 2009 | Business News
A TEESSIDE commercial law firm has opened an office in Newcastle in a move which will be seen as a direct threat to the city's existing firms - and its former Tyneside partner. Read
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Esh Group bosses' pay cuts given warm welcome
Nov 12 2009 | Business News
THE North East business community has welcomed the decision by directors at the Esh Group to cut their pay by 30% and said that many others senior executives were doing likewise to avoid staff job losses. Read
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Energy profit, but prices may still go up
Nov 12 2009 | Business News
ONE of the UK's biggest energy suppliers revealed a sharp rise in profits before warning it may have to hike prices next year. Read
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Store giant cautious on 18.5% profits rise
Nov 12 2009 | Business News
SAINSBURY'S reiterated caution over second-half sales growth as it reported an 18.5% rise in profits for the first six months of the year. Read
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Crafting new tourism policies
Nov 12 2009 | Business News
A NEW breed of visitors to the region are looking to learn a creative skill during their stay. Read
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OJ-Bio launches innovative way to detect diseases
Nov 12 2009 | Business News
A NEW company which aims to commercialise mobile devices which can detect diseases on the spot, was launched in the region yesterday. Read
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Northumberland based BNS Telecom gets back in the game
Nov 12 2009 | Business News
A FIRM which struggled to turn a profit in its four-year foray as a plc has surged into the black with record results - just months after it delisted. Read
