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Adrian Cheesman

Specialist recruiting agency for ex-forces

A SPECIALIST recruitment agency for people leaving the armed forces is expanding to cope with demand.Read

Profits at Port of Tyne have doubled to £9m

THE Port of Tyne has more than doubled its profits after handling record cargo volumes in 2011.Read

Barbour training academy to revive interest in industry

A FAMOUS South Tyneside clothing company has zipped up an employment boost for the region by launching its own training academy.Read

Gina Griffiths, owner of By Gina

By Gina proves an instant hit with Dragons' Den panelist Theo Paphitis

A NORTH Shields-based firm received a business boost from Theo Paphitis, the entrepreneur and panelist on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den television series.Read

Utilitywise

Utilitywise in first AIM flotation in five years

AN ambitious energy and utilities consultancy is to become the first North East company in five years to list on the stock market.Read

Port of Tyne under pressure as Liverpool signs up cruise contracts

LIVERPOOL port bosses are signing up cruise contracts as ministers come under pressure to let Merseyside’s publicly-funded facilities compete for Tyneside jobs.Read

Tynegrain managing director Gary Bright

Tynegrain sees revenues almost double

GRAIN trading and storage specialist Tynegrain has seen record profits - nearly doubled revenues - and is now on course to open a £4m storage facility in time for this year's harvest.Read

Tynedale Funeral Services plan follows investment

UNDERTAKING business Tynedale Funeral Services is planning a range of improvements after picking up £120,000 in investment.Read

An Airbus

Ford Aerospace secure Airbus contract

PRECISION parts manufacturer Ford Aerospace announced yesterday it has secured a prestigious contract to supply components for Airbus's new generation passenger jet.Read

Dicksons adds its weight to VAT protest

BAKERS are uniting against George Osborne's plans to push up pastry prices by 20%.Read

Andrew Moffat

Port of Tyne's record year helps boost region

THE Port of Tyne has said it is confident of further growth this year after handling record cargo volumes in 2011.Read

Beyond Digital has trebled turnover

DIGITAL signage company Beyond Digital Solutions trebled its turnover in 2011 and is bringing on new staff to meet demand.Read

McNulty Offshore in South Shields

McNulty Offshore in administration with loss of 100 jobs in South Shields

MCNULTY Offshore has gone into administration with the immediate loss of 100 jobs in South Shields.Read

Global speakers to host South Shields event

A MARKETING speaker has pulled together a string of international experts to speak at an event, which is raising funds for a unit fighting to save the lives of seriously ill babies.Read

Andy Dawson

The Golf Bunker golf shop opens at Royal Quays

A FORMER greenkeeper is taking on the chain stores by setting up his own independent golf shop.Read

New IT software gives KIS Lettings clearer picture of finances

NEW technology is on course to help a growing property management firm speed up its expansion, which includes plans for a national roll-out.Read

Prizes on offer to green firms to boost business in South Tyneside

CASH prizes, free accommodation for a year and expert support are being offered to two green industry companies in a competition designed to bring more business into South Tyneside.Read

Paul Dayan

South Shields-based website Planmyfood is launched

KEEPING on top of what you're eating is hard. It's tricky enough battling the temptation to shovel cake into your face after a gruelling week of stress and labour.Read

The former Garlands building in South Shields

Jobs pledge as Utilitywise moves into South Shields office

AN ENERGY and utilities consultancy has set out plans to create 120 jobs over the next nine months after moving into the former home of failed North East call centre empire Garlands.Read

Victorian Pantry catering company moves to Tedco Business Works building

A CATERING company whose name harks back to the 19th Century has won a contract with a museum, but had to move somewhere more modern to take it on.Read

Vic Young engineers' first for new skills

A CAR dealership and fleet management company on Tyneside has become the first business in the UK to train its workers in a potentially life-saving new electric vehicle (EV) qualification.Read

UK caught in fall-out, says chief economist

THE Bank of England’s chief economist has told Tyneside audiences that some additional loosening in monetary policy may be required if the UK’s economy continues its pronounced downward spiral.Read

DFDS is No 1 ferry firm for the fifth time

DFDS Seaways has been named Europe's Leading Long Sea Ferry Operator 2011 by The World Travel Awards for the fifth year in a row.Read

John Crummie

DFDS set fair with strong growth figures

FERRY operator DFDS is aiming for a third consecutive year of record-breaking growth on its Newcastle to Amsterdam route, despite the continued subdued economy.Read

Chemson

Newcastle firm Chemson reports £3m loss

A NEWCASTLE chemicals company has reported a £3m loss as it works towards making its production 100% lead-free over the coming years, despite nearly doubling its sales.Read

Entrepreneur Alex Holliday opens door for glass-making

THE former boss of one of the North’s biggest independent pharmacy chains has helped to rebuild a well- known North East glass-making brand and is confident he can establish a £5m turnover for its new subsidiary.Read

Dimasoft MD on hacking into the mind of a thief

AN increasing number of companies are recognising the need to protect themselves from cyber attack, but sometimes forget to check whether someone’s just wandering in through the front door.Read

Jobs and hope on the horizon for the North East

The term was first coined in pre-recessionary 2007 but now the practice of 'north-shoring' is poised to come into its own as the public sector cuts begin to bite. And as Karen Dent reports, Tyneside is set to reap the benefits.Read

Gradley Thirkle of Subtle Designs

South Shields man launches Subtle Clothing brand

AN ETHICALLY aware entrepreneur has launched his own range of clothing after being inspired by a TV documentary.Read

Ford Aerospace secures extension to helicopter contract

A NORTH East aerospace manufacturer has secured a £4m extension to a helicopter parts contract which it expects to create at least 20 jobs and help it attract more work from overseas.Read

Sales jump nearly 50% at Jarrow firm PetSupermarket

AN online products retailer has seen sales jump nearly 50% to £10m as more shoppers look to save money.Read

South Tyneside accountant attracts clients

AN accountant has opened his own firm in South Tyneside and already won a portfolio of clients.Read

Fears over Port of Tyne cruise ship future

MINISTERS have been warned they are threatening Tyneside jobs as they consider allowing Liverpool port chiefs to take trade away from the North East.Read

Dicksons butchers expands North East headquarters

FAMILY-RUN butchers firm Dicksons has safeguarded 240 jobs after extending its manufacturing space, and is now looking to open more shops by the end of the year.Read

Teddy Bear business takes off for South Shields woman

COMBINING her love of sewing and teddy bears has resulted in a business that takes Alison Purvis all over the North of England and across Scotland during the summer.Read

Melanie and Dominique Bainbridge of Signature Functions

Signature Functions launches in South Shields

A FORMER business advisor is hoping her inside knowledge of setting up and growing small firms will help her new venture to flourish.Read

South Shields firm SMH Products set to create 90 jobs

A COMPANY that makes decontamination equipment for people who remove asbestos from buildings is looking to more than double the size of its manufacturing facilities and create around 90 jobs.Read

Land Rover store gears up for success at Royal Quays

SIX new lettings bear testament to the popularity of Royal Quays Outlet Shopping Centre in North Shields.Read

Barbour set to open more shops abroad

THE country clothing firm J Barbour and Sons, which is favoured by rock stars, royalty and ramblers, aims to open more overseas stores this year.Read

South Shields curry house owner invites firms to network

BUSINESSES are being invited to spice up their networking at an event featuring presentations – and a free curry tonight.Read

Mothercare move to hit high streets

RETAIL guru Mary Portas's brief to rejuvenate Britain's ailing high streets has already become a little bit tougher following baby product giant Mothercare’s announcement of 110 stores closing.Read

Port of Tyne returns to growth

PORT of Tyne has reported 2010 end of year results reflecting a significant return to growth following the recession of 2009.Read

Port of Tyne shares profits from strong results

THE Port of Tyne has seen its profits double and will share its success with staff after a strong year powered by the revival in the car industry.Read

Victoria Dunn

South Shields mum starts social enterprise business

A MUM who was made redundant during her maternity leave has used her experience in marketing for a charity to set up a business focusing on social enterprises.Read

Work begins on South Tyneside green business centre

WORK has started on a green incubator business centre in South Tyneside, which is expected to create almost 100 jobs during the construction phase.Read

Farming the way it was - 1,300 years ago

THE Kingdom of Northumbria has a rich agricultural heritage, some of which is being retained with traditional animals and plants at a farm in Jarrow. Karen Dent reports on some of the newcomers to the Bede’s World farm, which are adding to the authentic Anglo-Saxon experience.Read

Louise Richley and Jeremy Middleton

Signs looking good for digital systems company

THE entrepreneurs behind a digital sign firm have seen it triple sales this year and are hoping next year will see even stronger growth on the back of a global deal with car giant Volvo.Read

Twinings job cash may be called in

A EUROPEAN Union commissioner says he hopes to recover £10m paid to tea company Twinings as part of the company’s plans to shut its Tyneside factory and move the work to Poland.Read

Active Offshore Solutions nets deal to help trial product

A FIRM that has developed a cleaning product that can remove barnacles from ships has secured trials with a major offshore marine company as it looks to become a multi-million pound business.Read

Jarrow electronics components firm saved

JARROW electronics components manufacturer Summit1 EMS has been sold to a Scottish firm for an undisclosed sum, securing 20 manufacturing jobs.Read

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