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EVERYONE has a story to tell – from the “Good Old Days” of their generation to fond recollections of events which could rekindle the memories of others.

Why not share your memories with our readers across the globe who regularly log on to our Gazette Live website. Read

On right track to make transport savings

HAULIERS and commercial fleet managers under the cosh from rising fuel prices are turning to sophisticated technology to beat prices at the pumps. Read

ARRIVALS

Today: Fehn Calais, Sutton Bridge; Vingatank, Cardiff; Jan-V, Grangemouth; SKS Trinity, Puerto Bolivar. Read

Tree helping to make the money grow

SMALL firm investment specialist NStar Finance and Business, which helps Teesside firms get off the ground, has itself been bought out by two aspiring entrepreneurs on the management team. Read

Joy at £2.4m techno boost

ENTREPRENEURS and business leaders today welcomed a £2.4m funding boost for fledgling technology firms. Read

Buyers forced to pay price of inflation

SPIRALING costs are forcing Tees manufacturers and retailers to put the squeeze on consumers, as official figures showed UK factory gate prices and producers’ costs rising at a record pace. Read

Stating the obvious

THE other week I made some comments about the odd language our councils use when they talk about the blindingly obvious. Read

Guiding hand to help you with tribunals

BUSINESSES are being offered the chance to find out how an employment tribunal works and how they can avoid being taken to one. Read

North East training spend soars

COMPANIES in the Tees Valley have contributed to the North East spending more than £2bn on training - up 44% from 2005, the highest percentage increase in England, according to findings from the National Employer Skills Survey 2007. Read

Making a mark

HISTORIC landmarks such as Hadrian’s Wall could soon become interactive, thanks to a Teesside software firm. Read

Continued education a boost for working life

JOB prospects and long-term career success are increasingly being influenced by individuals’ willingness to mix their working lives with time spent studying. Read

SUPERWAG Coleen McLoughlin was in my line of fire this week - for calling herself a journalist.

As someone who spent four years studying for a journalism degree, followed by on-the-job training at the Gazette, and with my last ever exams still to take in October (fingers crossed!), I was a bit miffed at this claim to say the least. Read

Chris’ Ambition is growing

A STOCKTON WOMAN who fulfilled a lifetime’s aim by starting her own business, is about to embark on an expansion programme that will give confidence for others to realise their dreams. Read

Buy-out secures jobs

A MANAGEMENT buy-out has safeguarded the future of a North East company and its staff. Read

Teesside firms on red alert

LOCAL firms were desperately seeking news of employees and suppliers in China yesterday as the full horror of Monday’s quake reached Teesside. Read

Ships on horizon

NEWS that two of the defence and engineering firms working on a contract to deliver the biggest aircraft carrier ever built in Britain are ready to sign a deal has been welcomed on Teesside. Read

F Jones keeps growing with £2.5m expansion

AN award-winning Teesside company is planning to sink a further £2.5m investment in its specialist stoneworking plant. Read

Winners in Monaco

TEESSIDE bankers have had the red carpet treatment after being named some of the best in the business. Read

High street shops do have a future

AS the doors open on Stockton’s new Asda store on Portrack Lane, we asked independent Teesside retailers if supermarkets are death to high streets. Read

Renewables projects hit choppy waters

A NORTH East company has been left high and dry as the world’s largest offshore wind farm project ground to a halt. Read