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Bipper impresses with its payload and capacity

PEUGEOT’S latest little van, the Bipper, has scooped a top award in the Van Fleet World Honours. The Bipper was named Best New Van and impressed the judges with its 610 kilo payload and 2.5 cubic metre cargo capacity.more

Muscle-van Vito – as exciting as it is practical

MEET the van that’s as practical as it is exciting.more

Driver friendly all-new Ford Transit interior

THE new Ford Transit’s car-like interior is spacious, ergonomic and equipped with sophisticated technology to make life easier.more

Celebrating the business of life

ASUMMER launch party is set to kick off healthcare awards. Cels, the organisation driving the growth of the North East’s healthcare sector, is holding a summer party at Beamish Hall Hotel, County Durham, on Thursday, July 3 to celebrate the launch of the Business for Life Awards 2008.more

A run place – guaranteed

RUN the Great North Run for St John Ambulance and help them to save lives. The charity is still looking for runners to join the team for the world’s largest half-marathon – the Great North Run.more

JOIN THE TRAIDCRAFT TEAM

LOCAL charity Traidcraft Exchange still has places available in this year’s Great North Run.more

Runners help to raise cash for good causes

THERE really is no better excuse for getting in shape than a charity run. And there is no half marathon bigger or bolder than the Great North Run.more

Property professionals get off to a flying start

ANEW company has burst onto the commercial property scene, marketing more than £6m of local properties for sale in its first two months.more

The delights of organic food

IN the not too distant past, organic food was expensive and difficult to find. Times have changed. A huge increase in environmental awareness, as well as the continuing debate on GM foods, has led to an increased demand for organic food.more

Nissan in driving seat on key skills

OUR newspapers are full of stories about the credit crunch, rising oil prices and increased fuel bills, but thankfully it’s not all doom and gloom here in the North East.more

Design dreams come true

IF you’re thinking of buying a new bathroom suite or kitchen, why not head along to Nelson Park Industrial Estate in Cramlington for inspiration at Henderson Bathrooms and Adam Interiors?more

New investment boosts Amari choice and service

AMARI Plastics in Gateshead can now offer a greater choice of products and better quality of service following major investment.more

Less red tape, more red carpet

Katie Beverleymore

Cowell’s Garden Centre – 30 years and growing

THE multi-award-winning Cowell’s Garden Centre on Main Road, Woolsington, Newcastle is celebrating its 30th birthday this year.more

Great range of top equine accessories across North

HORSE owners are increasingly discerning when it comes to accessories, choosing from rugs and saddles through to high-end trailers.more

Keeping your loved ones safe and happy

FROM finding a nursery place for your child to the chance to become a foster carer, there is plenty going in our North East communities.more

Robins & Day go the extra mile

W ITH a huge selection of private and commercial vehicles and an award-winning customer service team, Robins & Day is the North East’s number one Peugeot dealership.more

Enjoy tasty treasures from your locality

FARMERS’ markets are the perfect way to cut down on food miles, support your local producers and enjoy tasty local food and drink. Most of the products sold at farmers’ markets are grown and made within 50 miles.more

Have you got what it takes?

IN our series highlighting the “top traits of successful exporters” – vision, commitment, focus, research, planning, training, relationship building, quality, adaptation and energy – we’ve already covered the first three: now we come to Research.more

Showcasing the very best of our region

THE Northumberland County Show is the region’s largest agricultural event showcasing the farmer, the producer and the rural business. It also promises to be a great day out for all the family.more