Feb
2010
Articles from 23rd Feb 2010
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Mike Ashley's firm poised to 'torpedo' rival's recovery
Feb 23 2010 | Business News
NEWCASTLE United owner Mike Ashley's Sports Direct group looks set to scupper a recovery plan at rival Blacks Leisure after it bought 28.5% of the outdoor retailer’s shares. Read
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AB Foods sees first-half profits increase
Feb 23 2010 | Business News
Associated British Foods, which is shutting its Twinings tea plant in North Tyneside, said its results for the first six months of its financial year to February 27 would show strong sales and profits growth across its business, with brands such as Silver Spoon and Ovaltine leading the way. Read
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Support package for Teesside Corus workers
Feb 23 2010 | Business News
A PACKAGE of support is being rolled out to workers facing redundancy from Corus' Teesside Cast Products site. Read
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Plan for luxury Whitley Bay beach huts moves step closer
Feb 23 2010 | Business News
THE company behind a £2m scheme to build 21 luxury beach huts in Whitley Bay has raised investment to roll out the scheme nationwide and unveiled plans to open an art gallery at the site. Read
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Hundreds set to seize their Chance to Change
Feb 23 2010 | Business News
SOME of the North East's brightest business owners shared their stories of success - and failure - with an audience of 300 potential entrepreneurs of the future at a pioneering event. Read
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Jarrow cleaning company has high hopes of wiping out the opposition
Feb 23 2010 | Business News
A WINDOW cleaning company hopes to more than triple turnover after picking up a number of large contracts and is now looking to become a fully fledged facilities management business. Read
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Profits are surging at Stadium Electronics
Feb 23 2010 | Business News
AN ELECTRONICS maker has said that its annual profits are expected to exceed market expectations by up to 15% after beginning work on a number of large contracts and basing more its of operations in the UK. Read
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Helius reports annual loss
Feb 23 2010 | Business News
BIOMASS power firm Helius Energy slipped into the red to the tune of £3.97m after making a profit the previous year. Read
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Business failure rates drop 27%
Feb 23 2010 | Business News
NORTH-EAST business failure rates have dropped by more than a quarter, new data has shown. Read
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Red driven to safety
Feb 23 2010 | Business News
THE embattled Red Driving School group has been rescued out of administration in a move that safeguards around 400 jobs. Read
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Energy scheme set to cut costs
Feb 23 2010 | Business News
A SUPPORT package aimed at helping Tees Valley firms cut millions from their costs and reduce energy use has been announced today. Read
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We must speak with one voice
Feb 23 2010 | Business News
ONE North East outlined its ambitions for the region at an exclusive Evening Gazette event last week. Scores of industry leaders gathered to hear how the regional development agency aims to deliver results for the region. SUE SCOTT reports. Read
