Harrison & Hetherington held their weekly sale of commercial dairy cows. A larger show of milkers attracted good prices from an active ringside of buyers, topping the sale at £2200 for a Friesian heifer from Firm of Harvey of Drum Farm, Dumfries.
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A plainer show of Prime Cattle forward. Charolais Heifers – 219.5p Flotterton. Limousin Heifers – 217.5p Low Barns. Charolais Heifers – £1428.95 Flotterton. Limousin Heifers – £1387.65, £1346.33 & £1334.52 Low Barns.
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North East Livestock Sales sold 203 Store Cattle & Suckled Calves. Another good show with all classes selling well.
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Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers` Mart plc had forward 58 prime cattle, 5 young bulls and 4,878 prime hoggs. Prime steers to 259.5p for Limousin from The Gill.
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Breeding Cattle – Hexham and Northern Marts held their Annual Special May Term Sale of Beef Breeding Cattle.
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A MOBILE tyre-fitting firm has motored ahead with its expansion plans to win a multi-million pound manufacturing deal.
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A RECRUITMENT consultancy in Newcastle is creating jobs and plans to double its £2m turnover next year.
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THE recent local elections and by-elections have thrown up the issue of how unpopular the UK's membership of the European Union is.
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INVESTOR confidence has sapped out of the offshore wind industry following years of government indecision but this may change in the next few weeks, as Peter McCusker reports.
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DESPITE not yet attracting a turbine manufacturer to the region, the North East is home to a unique UK offshore wind facility.
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THOUSANDS of dog attacks on livestock are happening every year, resulting in huge financial loss to farmers.
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DO you have a bridge or public footpath crossing your land? If so you should ensure they are in a fit state for walkers now that the summer is approaching.
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Farmers should find it easier to convert their disused buildings to alternative uses with the relaxing of planning laws. JO BLAKEMORE looks at the issue
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DISEASES caused by bacteria of the clostridial group are common in all species. A wide range of these conditions are a threat and are the probable cause of a large number of unexplained sudden deaths seen in cattle on farms.
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ORGANISERS at Northumberland County Show have been busy putting in new fencing and much-needed groundworks at the new site, thanks to a £44,000 grant from Defra.
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NORTH East Charolais breeders made a strong showing at the British Charolais Cattle Society’s annual spring show and sale in Carlisle on Saturday.
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THE abnormally low soil temperatures earlier in the year have not only affected grass growth, but have also led to a poorer-than-anticipated response to nitrogen, Eblex said.
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FARMERS are playing their part in reducing river pollution from agricultural activities on their land – and finding it is paying off in stock numbers too.
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RISING unemployment, shrinking profits and plummeting confidence in countryside businesses has thrown the rural economy to the brink of a further recession, according to a new survey by the CLA and Smiths Gore.
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SHEEP shearers are convinced their trade requires such levels of skill and endurance, it should be included in the Olympic Games.
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LABOUR leader Ed Miliband will write new rules to tackle corporate tax dodgers if he wins the next election, even if there is no international consensus for action.
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ROYAL Mail is to unveil a big jump in annual profits this week as it paves the way for a £3bn stock market flotation later this year.
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SIR Mervyn King has called for an end to bankers being "demonised" for their role in the financial crash, insisting the problem was with the system rather than individuals.
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CRISP maker Tyrrells is set to attract the interest of global food companies after reportedly being put up for sale for about £100m.
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SHOP vacancies have surged to a new high of 11.9% as retail failures including Comet and Jessops knock holes in shopping centres.
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BUDGET airline easyJet announced a big drop in winter losses as Britons fleeing the country's deep freeze and capacity cuts by rivals helped boost passenger numbers.
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ITV boss Adam Crozier hailed progress at the broadcaster today after it outpaced rivals in the advertising market during a "good" start to 2013.
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OIL giants BP and Shell were warned by Downing Street that they must co-operate fully with a European Commission investigation into price-rigging claims.
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PAYDAY lenders have pressed MPs not to bracket all their customers as being “vulnerable” amid a clampdown on the sector.
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OUTGOING Bank of England Sir Mervyn King could deliver a rare dose of economic optimism by nudging up the UK's growth prospects in his final inflation report today.
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RECENT warmer weather has handed a much-needed boost to Britain's biggest pub landlord after the freezing winter kept drinkers away and drove half-year sales 4.2% lower.
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SMEs are being urged to explore the option of bidding for up to £5,000 to improve cyber security.
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BANKER-BASHING and the sector’s tattered reputation are putting young people off a career in banking, the boss of taxpayer-backed Lloyds Banking Group has warned.
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TAXPAYER-backed Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is facing shareholder discontent at its annual meeting today over £607m of staff bonus handouts during a year when it lost £5.2bn.
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NEW rules forcing banks to hold more cash in reserve risk stifling the recovery unless they are phased in gradually, the CBI has warned.
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UTILITY services provider Fastflow has won the chance to work alongside the sector’s giants after securing a place in a multi-million- pound framework agreement with National Grid – a deal which could take its turnover to £40m.
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AN independent school caterer will soon deliver school dinners across the region after acquiring an education catering business.
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BUSINESS surveys suggest that the eurozone economy is flatlining at best, but this ought not to be a major surprise.
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THE Bank of England is offering a ray of hope for the UK economy by issuing a slightly improved outlook for inflation and growth for the first time since the financial crisis. This is cause for optimism, the recession might have been a difficult period for many but as a result the economy is laden with new opportunities for entrepreneurs.
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SO the London Mayor’s grand plan for a new airport in the middle of the Thames Estuary turned out to be more Fantasy Island than Boris Island.
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ANOTHER week, another post-crisis high for developed stocks (and another all-time high for the S&P500).
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YOU’LL be hard-pushed to find anyone who jumps for joy when receiving a complaint, most are accepted with a lack of enthusiasm, but a change of attitude towards them could actually help your business.
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THE public debate on corporate tax avoidance has raged over the past few months and several companies’ reputations have been dragged through the mud.
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A WEARSIDE pump manufacturer has reported a 6% boost in pre-tax profits despite suffering a sharp loss in sales in the weakened European market.
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THE producers of Dog Soldiers and School for Seduction have announced the names of the region’s next generation of filmmakers.
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A FORMER gamekeeper is keeping a pest control business in the family after taking it over from his brother.
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A SHORTLIST of finalists has been unveiled in a contest to unearth inventive startup businesses.
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LOWER profits will heap more pressure on Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland this week when the retailer joins Vodafone, FirstGroup and Mothercare in releasing results.
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A TYNESIDE manufacturer specialising in forensics research and development has launched groundbreaking fingerprint technology to help in the fight against crime and terrorism.
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The meeting in Manchester will also see the departure of chief executive Peter Marks, who is retiring after more than 40 years in the co-operative movement.
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TRANSPORT firm Arriva has become the largest international passenger transport operator in Central and Eastern Europe following the acquisition of Veolia Transport Central Europe (VTCE) by its parent company Deutsche Bahn
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THE NORTH East arm of a company known for creating striking decorations for the UK’s biggest shopping malls is to close, resulting in the loss of 45 regional jobs.
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DIRECTORS of the UK’s largest residential landlord have said the firm is taking advantage of an optimistic mood in the UK housing market after announcing strong financial performance in its half-yearly results.
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THREE giant offshore vessels could prove a catalyst for the development of a North East port as a renewable energy hub.
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REVOLUTIONARY fuel testing firm Guardian Marine Testing has topped a spectacular sales year to become our worthy winner of the North East Exporter of the Year award.
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THE owners of The Bridges shopping centre has announced plans to invest in its catering and leisure facilities after delivering a strong set of financial results.
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SOFTWARE giant Sage Group has confirmed that Jonathan Howell has joined the company as a non-executive director.
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THE man behind the growth of the UK’s largest independent department store group has announced his retirement from the firm.
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AN AFFORDABLE housing specialist working on a number of multi-million pound housing schemes in the North East has taken on two new recruits.
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THE North East has seen a rise in the number of unemployed people, according to new figures.
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A NORTH East writer and aristocrat has warned of a jobs threat to the North East if rising energy bills are not tackled.
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A MEMBER of the family behind one of the region’s most successful car repair businesses is hoping to make a name for himself in the industry.
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A NORTH EAST manufacturer has secured a significant £20,000 contract.
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HITACHI’s first UK train factory is to steam ahead in County Durham after it rubber-stamped a contract with a development firm.
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DRUG discovery and development company e-Therapeutics recorded a steep rise in its share price after announcing positive progress in several drugs trials in its preliminary results.
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MORE than £1.25bn of construction work is expected to be generated in a major new works framework won by a Gateshead firm.
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NEW flights between Newcastle International Airport and Amsterdam have been announced for the summer.
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NEW multi-million- pound student housing is being built in the region.
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A FORMER apprentice turned managing director of a property maintenance firm has signed a five-year extension to an existing contract.
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THE UK’s innovation agency has been handed a record £440m budget this year.
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A FORMER winner of a challenge to find the North East’s most promising new entrepreneurs has urged businesses to enter this year.
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THE Sage Gateshead has extended its sales and events team with a new conference and events sales manager to increase commercial revenue.
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BUSINESS secretary Vince Cable paid tribute to the region’s strong reputation for quality engineering and manufacturing during a visit to hand over £5.5m from the Government’s flagship growth fund.
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A LAW practice has teamed up with a local dairy to promote its services in homes around the region.
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MOTOR dealership Vertu has sold the heavy trucks arm of its business in a deal expected to generate £1.5m.
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BRITAIN’S largest listed residential landlord Grainger Plc has joined forces with London firm Dorrington Plc to buy a £111m residential portfolio in the capital.
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SEALED bids are invited for a Durham University property which was once home to botanist and broadcaster David Bellamy.
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EMPTY space on UK retail parks increased by its fastest rate for four years due to casualties in the retail sector, according to new research.
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PROPOSED changes to the General Permitted Development Order 1995 which will significantly change the rules on change of use were published by the Government on May 9.
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LAUNCHED in 2009 as the largest service office space in the UK, Cobalt Business Exchange, part of Cobalt Park in North Tyneside, has been a huge success.
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THOUGH narrowly escaping a triple-dip recession, it is clear that some occupiers remain cautious about the future and opting for the serviced accommodation route allows them to benefit from a high level of flexibility, say Patrick Matheson an associate at Knight Frank.
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LAST week, I called for a regional marketing arm to support the proposed North East Combined Authority and Local Enterprise Partnership.
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WITH the removal just over a year ago of regional structures such as One NorthEast and the Government Office, we were all – public and private sectors alike – presented with a challenge which is both a huge threat but an equally huge opportunity for the region.
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A SPECIALIST repair and maintenance company is on a high with its latest contract at one of the UK’s most iconic landmarks.
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Lee Hartley has ambitions to build a financial services giant in the North East, as Peter Jackson discovers.
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GRAHAM Payne is the force behind Teesside engineering company, Darchem. He tells Francesca Craggs about his other driving passion.
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