Sep
2011
Articles from 1st Sep 2011
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Tributes after shock death of Teesside steel hero Geoff Waterfield
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
TEESSIDE has lost a true man of steel. Geoff Waterfield, the man who led the campaign to bring steel-making back to Teesside, tragically died in the early hours of yesterday morning, aged just 43, leaving partner Sheryl and 11-year-old son Wills. Read
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Home buyers make switch to rental market
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
FRUSTRATED would-be homebuyers struggling to get finance for a mortgage have turned to rented accommodation instead. Read
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Plea for youth power in the North-east
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
PROHIBITIVE costs are preventing firms in the region from taking on apprentices, a new study has showed. Read
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New boss for Stadium Group
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
ELECTRONICS business the Stadium Group has appointed Stephen Phipson as its new chief executive. Read
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Another dealership for Vertu Motors
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
FAST-growing car dealership company Vertu has added another Nissan dealership to the business. Read
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Go-Ahead's profits up as commuters leave cars at home
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
BUS and train group Go-Ahead is continuing to benefit from the trend for commuters to leave their cars at home because of high fuel prices and today reported a rise in revenues and profits. Read
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Real results from virtual export manager
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
MORE than 50 companies across the North East are already reaping the rewards of signing up to UK Trade & Investment’s (UKTI) Virtual Export Manager (VEM) initiative. Read
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Lynemouth fuel plant project to get green light
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
A MULTI-million pound fuel conversion project aimed at safeguarding the future of Northumberland’s biggest private sector employer is set to be given the green light by council planners next week. Read
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Gateshead MP tours AkzoNobel's Felling plant
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
GATESHEAD MP Ian Mearns visited the Felling site of AkzoNobel, the largest private-sector employer in the borough, where he had a tour around its new paint testing facility. Read
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Revenues double at Durham firm Tekmar Energy
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
New figures from the County Durham company show revenues for 2010 – only its second full trading year – came in at £7.7m compared to £3.3m in the previous 12 months. Read
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Yarm fitness studio grows rapidly in its first year
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
A PILATES studio is celebrating its first anniversary after a rapid year of growth and expansion of health and wellbeing classes. Read
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Defence exhibition gives North East firms a chance to shine
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
A HOST of North East companies are gearing up for one the biggest events in the defence industry’s calendar, which will see them join over 1,000 exhibitors from around the world to showcase their cutting-edge products. Read
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North East fashion label Redana Studio attracts global interest
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
A FASHION designer who played a lead role in the success of one the North East's most popular clothing exports has launched her own label - and attracted global interest. Read
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Southern Cross boss refuses pay-off
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
THE man brought in to rescue Southern Cross almost three years ago says he will not take the £500,000 due to him when he leaves the helm of the collapsed care home group. Read
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Tesco to withdraw from Japan
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco is to sell its stores in Japan after admitting defeat in its eight-year push to become a major player in the country. Read
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Turbulent first half for Aer Lingus
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
AER Lingus has reported an operating loss of a27.8m (£24.6m) in the first six months of the year. Read
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Bwin.party profits plunge
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
ONLINE gaming firm Bwin.party revealed a drop in profits after it was dealt a blow from greater competition in poker markets. Read
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Buyout bid raises fears of Smith & Nephew going stateside
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
HIP and knee replacement maker Smith & Nephew is the subject of takeover rumours after reports suggested a US rival was planning an £8bn bid for the firm. Read
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Orange Bus catches dating site contract
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
A RAFT of new contract wins has seen Northern digital agency Orange Bus aim to double revenues to £2.5m over the next few years. Read
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Social housing provider Isos buys new-build homes
Sep 01 2011 | Business News
HOUSING association Isos is spending more than £5m snapping up 70 new-build homes as it continues with its own housebuilding programme. Read
