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North East traders' interest in offshore training course May 01 2013

HUNDREDS of North East tradespeople have already signed up for England’s first training course of its kind for careers in the offshore sector.Read

Newcastle claims firm boosts numbers as PPI claims soar May 01 2013

ACLAIMS management firm is boosting staff by 42% and expanding into new offices as part of a mission to become the biggest company of its kind this year.Read

Opencast prepares to double turnover May 01 2013

BUSINESS specialist Opencast aims to double turnover and staffing levels next year, following the generation of £700,000 worth of business since its launch less than a year ago.Read

Teesside University signs up to site for examiners May 01 2013

The headache of finding external examiners to mark specialist exam papers has been solved via a new website, created by Middlesbrough-based Big Bite.Read

Extracting UK shale gas will be costlier than US May 01 2013

UK shale gas may not flow as cheaply as the reserves in America, disappointing many in North East industry. PETER McCUSKER reports.Read

Reception highlights renewables sector's strengths May 01 2013

THE North East’s impressive offshore renewables capabilities were showcased at a recent event at the House of Commons.Read

Whitbread will create 12,000 jobs in five years May 01 2013

WHITBREAD has vowed to step up expansion of its Premier Inn and Costa chains in a move set to create 12,000 jobs over the next five years.Read

NRG welcomes oil and gas specialist May 01 2013

NEIL Jackson, pictured, previously Wellstream (GE), has joined NRG to head up its technical recruitment division specialising in energy, manufacturing and oil and gas sectors, bringing a wealth of sector experience to complement NRG’s strong technical recruitment team.Read

Bright Red is named Charity of the Year May 01 2013

NEWCASTLEGATESHEAD Initiative has named Bright Red as its Charity of the Year for 2013/14, after staff were moved by the impact of its work.Read

Plans to franchise football coaching class May 01 2013

ATEACHER who started a new football business has now achieved his goal of becoming an entrepreneur.Read

Consultancy shortlisted for prize May 01 2013

A NORTH East environmental consultancy has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for its green efforts.Read

Zytronic set to announce Interim results Apr 30 2013

TYNESIDE touch scree maker Zytronic will be announcing its Interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2013 on Tuesday 21 May 2013.Read

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