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Drop-in session for for Newcastle Central Station plans Apr 30 2013

A DROP-IN session is being held later today for members of the public to view plans for the transformation of Newcastle Central Station.Read

Vince Cable puts cities at heart of cash deals Apr 30 2013

BUSINESS Secretary Vince Cable yesterday questioned plans to hand further funding to Local Enterprise Partnerships.Read

North East jobs 'squandered in energy policy chaos' says Ed Balls Apr 30 2013

NORTH East jobs are being squandered as the Government fails to clarify its energy policy, claims the Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls.Read

Resources North East invests in two new training centres Apr 30 2013

AN expanding North East training firm has invested a six-figure sum in buying two training centres as demand for apprentices in the region gathers pace. Read

Loans scheme aims to complete superfast broadband coverage for Northumberland. Apr 30 2013

APPROVAL has been given for a pioneering, £1.3m loans scheme which aims to provide the final pieces in the jigsaw for high speed broadband coverage across Northumberland.Read

R&R Ice Cream bought by French firm PAI Apr 30 2013

A NORTH-based ice cream business has been bought by a French outfit in a deal said to be worth nearly £710m.Read

Long, cold winter hits sales figures at Greggs Apr 30 2013

SEVERE weather conditions at the beginning of the year kept customers away from bakery giant Greggs.Read

Pack Leader Dog Adventures receives boost from Theo Paphitis Apr 30 2013

A DOG-WALKING business has received a boost from former TV Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis.Read

Formica Limited sales soar as workload increases Apr 30 2013

TYNESIDE laminate manufacturer Formica Limited has announced a sharp rise in sales for the firm overall of 19%, to more than £70m.Read

Accolades for travel company Travel Weekly Apr 30 2013

A NORTH East holiday company is walking on sunshine after winning two accolades at a national travel industry event.Read

North East businesses say cash flow is a worry Apr 30 2013

CASH flow remains one of the biggest challenges to a large number of North East businesses, according to new research from Santander.Read

Loan helps Ellie start up in fashion Apr 30 2013

A GRADUATE who was one of the first recipients of a Start-Up Loan designed to help young entrepreneurs has opened a clothing boutique.Read

North East trader directory booming Apr 30 2013

A DIRECTORY of reputable traders launched by two North East women is on course to distribute four million guides this year.Read

Gongs for the girls as top trainees revealed Apr 30 2013

YOUNG women have scooped most of the honours for the first time in the history of a prestigious awards scheme for trainee civil engineers.Read

Top Entrepreneurs shortlisted for awards Apr 30 2013

TEN business men and women from across the region have been shortlisted for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards.Read

Ponteland village traders look to pull together Apr 30 2013

THE first meeting of a new business network in the region has been hailed a success.Read

Greggs blames poor weather for drop in shop sales Apr 29 2013

NEWCASTLE-based bakery chain Greggs has blamed poor weather in January and March for a 4.4% drop in its shop sales. Read

Solar Solve Marine receives orders for roller screens from Brazil Apr 29 2013

SOUTH Shields-based Solar Solve Marine has received two orders for their SOLASAFE® anti-glare roller screens from STX OSV Niteroi shipyard in Rio de Janeiro.Read

Sage Group in shares purchase Apr 29 2013

SAGE Group, based in Newcastle, announced this morning that on Friday it purchased 480,000 of its ordinary shares of 1p each through Citigroup Global Markets at an average price of 340.81 pence per share.Read

International Innovative Technologies Ltd to quadruple sales Apr 29 2013

A MILLING machine manufacturer on the Team Valley is set to boost its workforce by 40% as it expands into game-changing markets that could take its turnover to £4m.Read

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