Feb
2010
Articles from 3rd Feb 2010
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Greenstar WES leads way in recycling
Feb 03 2010 | Business News
A PIONEERING recycler has been handed a multi million pound grant to become the first non-bottle plastics recycler of its kind in the UK. Read
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Update reveals Vantis losses widen
Feb 03 2010 | Business News
BUSINESS advisory and taxation firm Vantis has reported widening losses in its latest trading update. Read
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Top award attracts new sponsorship
Feb 03 2010 | Business News
AWARD-WINNING PR, marketing and publishing agency Press Ahead has given its support to the nebusiness awards. Read
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The fight against fraud at our fingertips
Feb 03 2010 | Business News
AS well as wide-scale job losses and failing businesses, another consequence of the economic downturn has been the rise in fraud cases. Christopher Knox finds out more. Read
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Northumbrian Water fear over threats to Corus
Feb 03 2010 | Business News
NORTHUMBRIAN Water, which yesterday saw shares rocket on the back of take-over rumours, could take a multi-million pound hit if Corus follows through on plans to mothball its Redcar site. Read
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Carbon capture plan boosts campaign
Feb 03 2010 | Business News
A CAMPAIGN to turn around the fortunes of the ailing former ICI site on Teesside has been boosted by new plans for an advanced carbon capture and storage project that could ultimately be harnessed to boost North Sea oil and gas production. Read
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Campaign launched to cut work injuries
Feb 03 2010 | Business News
SLIPS and trips caused 2,118 injuries to workers in the North East last year. Read
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Government cuts may claim 4,000 jobs
Feb 03 2010 | Business News
GOVERNMENT spending cuts could lead to 4,000 job losses in the nuclear decommissioning industry, union leaders have warned. Read
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Fashion giant New Look lists stocks
Feb 03 2010 | Business News
FAST-FASHION retailer New Look has announced plans to list on the London Stock Exchange in a move set to raise around £650m. Read
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Profit forecast missed but BP has good year
Feb 03 2010 | Business News
OIL firm BP said it has seen a very good 2009 despite missing City profits forecasts for the last three months of the year. Read
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Jobs created at Gateshead firm to support new software launch
Feb 03 2010 | Business News
A FIRM that supplies payroll services and HR software expects to grow its sales by 16% this year as it prepares to launch one of the most important products in its 29-year history. Read
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Double boost for North-east TV partners
Feb 03 2010 | Business News
A BID by the publishers of the Evening Gazette to take over the regional TV news has been strengthened by the appointment of two leading figures in the television industry. Read
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Cake designer moves to the North East
Feb 03 2010 | Business News
A CAKE designer who created confections for Buckingham Palace garden parties and Royal Ascot has moved to the North East for love - and to make wedding cakes. Read
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New jobs created at Spennymoor lighting factory
Feb 03 2010 | Business News
A COUNTY Durham factory which shed 85 jobs shortly after opening last year has brought back staff back after winning work worth £17m. Read
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Newcastle firm to lead England football centre development
Feb 03 2010 | Business News
NEWCASTLE firm Red Box Design will lead the development of the new £100m England football centre in a deal which will help secure the jobs of its 30 staff. Read
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North wind power firms to get £3m cash boost
Feb 03 2010 | Business News
A MULTI-MILLION pound cash injection may help establish the North East as a global centre for wind power with a Welsh company already saying it wants to come to the region and create hundreds of jobs. Read
