Oct
2010
Articles from 20th Oct 2010
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Teesside joy at aircraft carriers' go-ahead
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
NEWS that two aircraft carriers have been spared from cuts as part of the Government’s spending review has been described as a “huge relief” by a Teesside firm which has already won millions of pounds worth of work on the new vessels. Read
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Full steam ahead at Bespoke Valet and Detailing
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
A CAR wash and valeting business on Teesside is saving enough water to fill a swimming pool after opting to use steam to clean. Read
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Tanfield in $1m SEVUS exclusivity deal
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
ELECTRIC van maker Tanfield today batted away merger attempts by rival Liberty Electric Cars by signing a $1m exclusivity deal with its US associate company. Read
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World Cup boosts Sports Direct
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
SALES at Mike Ashley's sports wear shops were boosted by the World Cup but the chain warned today that the start of next year would be "challenging" right across the retail sector. Read
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Bellway will act if the Government doesn't
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
HOUSEBUILDER Bellway is preparing to put together its own package of incentives for first-time buyers if the Government fails to announce any in today’s Comprehensive Spending Review. Read
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North East can overcome spending cuts
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
ONE of Britain's most senior business leaders last night tipped the North East to overcome "whatever George Osborne chucks at you" in today's spending cuts announcement. Read
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Bidding to have a single body for the North East
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
A BID to have a single development body for most of the North East will this week be handed to Business Secretary Vince Cable after council leaders set aside personal differences. Read
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Plans to breathe new life into town centres
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
A STRATEGY has been launched to bring new life to town centres after years of decline. Read
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Prestigious support for Whitley Bay jewellery store
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
A JEWELLERY maker whose designs caught the eye of fashion designer Scott Henshall is opening a shop for other craft fans keen to follow in her footsteps. Read
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The Priory Group plans to create jobs in Darlington
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
HEALTHCARE provider The Priory Group plans to create up to 50 jobs in Darlington as it moves its UK finance department to the North East. Read
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Lanchester Dairies is milking drive for local goods
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
A COUNTY Durham dairy which helped to pick up the pieces when the Dairy Farmers of Britain (DFB) co-operative collapsed last year is growing its business with the big supermarket chains. Read
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A profitable visit for bus firm National Express
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
TRANSPORT group National Express says that revenues at its coach division have been boosted by the Pope's visit to Britain. Read
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Premier Inn lifts Whitbread
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
WHITBREAD says it is well placed to accelerate growth plans for its budget hotel brand Premier Inn after posting a 28% rise in group profits. Read
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Orders hit a six-month low
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
FACTORY orders plunged to a six-month low in October as a slowdown in the global economic recovery hit demand for UK goods, according to new figures. Read
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Good times as wine buffs trade up
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
DESPITE the downturn, many North East businesses in the wine market are still finding reasons to celebrate. Christopher Knox looks at one sector that has not lost its fizz. Read
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Crownfold Limited striving to corner shrinking market
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
THE region's biggest independent home improvement company has unveiled plans for further expansion after almost doubling in size in the last two years. Read
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Greencroft Bottling Company proves a real glass act
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
A WINE bottling company is investing over £800,000 in its production line as part of efforts to grow its sales by £5m next year and become one of the biggest firms of its kind in Europe. Read
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ICS council meeting held at Ramside Hall
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
AN annual gathering of world leaders from the shipping industry is taking place in the North East for the first time. Read
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Teesside electrician focuses on his real passion
Oct 20 2010 | Business News
AN ELECTRICIAN who hopes to turn his part-time landscape photography business into his full-time occupation has opened his first exhibition. Read
