Sep
2011
Articles from 8th Sep 2011
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NOF Energy award time
Sep 08 2011 | Business News
BUSINESS support organisation NOF has started its search for the year’s energy sector superstars. Read
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Stadium Group is focusing on growth
Sep 08 2011 | Business News
ELECTRONICS firm Stadium Group says it is looking to grow sales and target acquisitions as it announced its half-year results. Read
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SSI reveals deadline for some job vacancies
Sep 08 2011 | Business News
SSI has announced a deadline for some of its 1,000 job vacancies. Read
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IDS continuing to seek acquisitions
Sep 08 2011 | Business News
MEDICAL diagnostic firm Immunodiagnostic Systems has said it is still interested in picking up acquisitions as it continues its growth. Read
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Surge in profits at fashion chain Superdry
Sep 08 2011 | Business News
THE owner of the Superdry fashion label and chain has posted a surge in sales as it vowed to speed up its store expansion programme. Read
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Royston Power Generation hopes for sales rise
Sep 08 2011 | Business News
A DIESEL engine company hopes to increase sales by 50% after securing a six-figure venture capital investment. Read
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Northerners are best in boosting UK holiday market
Sep 08 2011 | Business News
NORTHERNERS are the biggest contributors to the UK holiday market after new statistics reveal the North has the highest percentage of people in the country choosing to holiday in the UK this year. Read
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Council planners support green power project at Lynemouth
Sep 08 2011 | Business News
KEY decisions on the future of Northumberland's biggest private sector employer are awaiting new information on Government support for renewable energy generation after 2013. Read
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PD Ports to hire 50 to handle steel work
Sep 08 2011 | Business News
THE owner of Teesport is recruiting at least 50 workers at the site to handle the import and export of steel from the SSI plant when it returns to full production this year. Read
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Mike Ashley's Sports Direct 'will achieve targets'
Sep 08 2011 | Business News
SPORTS Direct has insisted that it is on track to hit full-year profit forecasts despite seeing a fall in gross profits. Read
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Crownfold moves into the solar power market
Sep 08 2011 | Business News
HOME improvement company Crownfold - which operates the Pennine, Budget and Paramount brands - is to move into the solar panel market. Read
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North East companies urged to seek export opportunities
Sep 08 2011 | Business News
ENERGY sector companies who have honed their skills in the North Sea are being encouraged to seek out opportunities all over the world. Read
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New grant help from Northern Rock Foundation
Sep 08 2011 | Business News
THE Northern Rock Foundation has launched a new grant fund designed to help social enterprises and voluntary groups develop new ideas. Read
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Fears for third quarter as manufacturing stalls
Sep 08 2011 | Business News
FURTHER evidence that the UK economy is stagnating emerged with official figures which showed lacklustre growth in the manufacturing sector. Read
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Thorntons posts loss despite sale boost
Sep 08 2011 | Business News
CHOCOLATE retailer Thorntons marked its centenary year with record sales figures yesterday, but still posted a loss of more than £1m. Read
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Union's fight over rail deal may be backed by Tory council
Sep 08 2011 | Business News
A TORY-LED council wants to fund a trade union legal fight against the Government's decision to award a lucrative train-building contract to a German firm. Read
