http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/latest-news/ Latest en-gb http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/17/everyone-has-a-story-to-tell-from-the-good-old-days-of-their-generation-to-fond-recollections-of-events-which-could-rekindle-the-memories-of-others-51140-20923087/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/17/everyone-has-a-story-to-tell-from-the-good-old-days-of-their-generation-to-fond-recollections-of-events-which-could-rekindle-the-memories-of-others-51140-20923087/ Why not share your memories with our readers across the globe who regularly log on to our Gazette Live website. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/news-bulletins/2008/05/16/friday-lunchtime-business-bulletin-51140-20921622/ Fri, 16 May 2008 11:05:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/news-bulletins/2008/05/16/friday-lunchtime-business-bulletin-51140-20921622/ Buoyant end to the week in London trade; Regent Inns suffers pain at Walkabout; Holidaybreak celebrates short break success http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/joy-at-2-4m-techno-boost-51140-20920902/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/joy-at-2-4m-techno-boost-51140-20920902/ ENTREPRENEURS and business leaders today welcomed a £2.4m funding boost for fledgling technology firms. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/buyers-forced-to-pay-price-of-inflation-51140-20920904/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/buyers-forced-to-pay-price-of-inflation-51140-20920904/ SPIRALING costs are forcing Tees manufacturers and retailers to put the squeeze on consumers, as official figures showed UK factory gate prices and producers’ costs rising at a record pace. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/survival-crisis-for-software-supplier-51140-20920168/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:28:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/survival-crisis-for-software-supplier-51140-20920168/ SOFTWARE supplier Newcastle Computer Services (NCS) has gone into administration, with the immediate loss of 30 jobs. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/firm-s-1m-deal-to-help-detect-killer-diseases-51140-20918729/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:29:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/firm-s-1m-deal-to-help-detect-killer-diseases-51140-20918729/ A LEADING regional biotech company is on the verge of paying £1m for a Manchester firm for access to a product which can detect the presence of bird flu and MSRA. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/bosses-demand-cut-in-fuel-duty-51140-20921262/ Fri, 16 May 2008 09:57:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/bosses-demand-cut-in-fuel-duty-51140-20921262/ BUSINESS leaders in the North are demanding a cut in fuel duty after claiming the Government has pocketed £505m from rising fuel bills in just six weeks. The North East Chamber of Commerce has called on Ministers to abandon plans to add 2p to the cost of petrol in October, saying that they risk pushing up inflation as costs are passed on to customers. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/late-starter-company-meets-true-potential-51140-20918667/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/late-starter-company-meets-true-potential-51140-20918667/ A TEAM of entrepreneurs have seen their new software business recover from a technical hitch which delayed its launch, and it has already handled £40m in commission payments this year. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/gazette-business-news/2008/05/16/tree-helping-to-make-the-money-grow-51140-20920900/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/gazette-business-news/2008/05/16/tree-helping-to-make-the-money-grow-51140-20920900/ SMALL firm investment specialist NStar Finance and Business, which helps Teesside firms get off the ground, has itself been bought out by two aspiring entrepreneurs on the management team. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/gazette-business-news/2008/05/16/arrivals-51140-20920897/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/gazette-business-news/2008/05/16/arrivals-51140-20920897/ Today: Fehn Calais, Sutton Bridge; Vingatank, Cardiff; Jan-V, Grangemouth; SKS Trinity, Puerto Bolivar. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/on-right-track-to-make-transport-savings-51140-20920896/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/on-right-track-to-make-transport-savings-51140-20920896/ HAULIERS and commercial fleet managers under the cosh from rising fuel prices are turning to sophisticated technology to beat prices at the pumps. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/two-vie-for-entrepreneur-crown-51140-20920600/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/two-vie-for-entrepreneur-crown-51140-20920600/ TWO entrepreneurs are looking for public support as they go head to head in the final of the If We Can, You Can challenge. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/farming-news/farming-news/2008/05/16/market-wins-appeal-on-noise-abatement-notice-51140-20920169/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/farming-news/farming-news/2008/05/16/market-wins-appeal-on-noise-abatement-notice-51140-20920169/ A NORTH livestock market yesterday won its appeal against a council notice which said it was too noisy. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/news-bulletins/2008/05/16/friday-morning-business-bulletin-51140-20920361/ Fri, 16 May 2008 07:52:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/news-bulletins/2008/05/16/friday-morning-business-bulletin-51140-20920361/ T5 troubles cost BA boss his annual bonus; Better-than-expected results at Ladbrokes; British Energy attracts interest http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/construction-in-north-east/2008/05/16/contracts-move-for-mansell-51140-20918158/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:29:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/construction-in-north-east/2008/05/16/contracts-move-for-mansell-51140-20918158/ CONSTRUCTION firm Mansell has appointed a new proposals co-ordinator as it looks to better its chances when bidding for lucrative contracts. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/construction-in-north-east/2008/05/16/consultants-expand-in-bid-to-beat-downturn-51140-20918159/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/construction-in-north-east/2008/05/16/consultants-expand-in-bid-to-beat-downturn-51140-20918159/ A CONSTRUCTION consult- ancy is expanding out of the North East after creating a new business which it hopes will protect it from the credit crunch. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/barclays-silent-on-bridging-cash-gap-51140-20918594/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:28:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/barclays-silent-on-bridging-cash-gap-51140-20918594/ BARCLAYS is keeping shareholders guessing over whether it will make a multi- billion-pound cash call to bolster its balance sheet. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/the-north-s-food-festivals-are-a-major-success-story-51140-20918731/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:25:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/the-north-s-food-festivals-are-a-major-success-story-51140-20918731/ EAT! No encouragement needed. The North East food festival is a remarkable success, mainly because the local products it celebrates are addictively delicious. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/journal-business-news/2008/05/16/the-ftse-100-rose-35-8-points-yesterday-after-excellent-results-from-bt-among-other-gainers-lifted-the-index-to-close-at-6251-8-it-has-traded-around-this-level-for-a-surprisingly-extended-period-of-overall-calm-amid-volatility-in-individual-sectors-51140-20919225/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/journal-business-news/2008/05/16/the-ftse-100-rose-35-8-points-yesterday-after-excellent-results-from-bt-among-other-gainers-lifted-the-index-to-close-at-6251-8-it-has-traded-around-this-level-for-a-surprisingly-extended-period-of-overall-calm-amid-volatility-in-individual-sectors-51140-20919225/ Among the winners, Cadbury announced expectations of strong trading in the first half of the year and was also boosted by brokers’ upgrades in the day as its shares rose 25p to 672p. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/journal-business-news/2008/05/16/courts-51140-20919223/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/journal-business-news/2008/05/16/courts-51140-20919223/ Sir Tom fails to block Dobbies share issue http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/sofa-shop-starts-to-bounce-back-51140-20919221/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/16/sofa-shop-starts-to-bounce-back-51140-20919221/ ON concerns sparked by gloomy economic forecasts from the governor of the Bank of England Mervyn King, the FTSE 100 index opened in negative territory before gaining lost ground to close 35 points up at 6251. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/16/raising-standards-to-deliver-more-than-bricks-and-mortar-51140-20918654/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/16/raising-standards-to-deliver-more-than-bricks-and-mortar-51140-20918654/ Health and Safety Award http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/16/blueprint-for-all-design-professionals-51140-20918653/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/16/blueprint-for-all-design-professionals-51140-20918653/ CIBSE North East Building Services Best Practice Award http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/news-bulletins/2008/05/15/thursday-evening-business-bulletin-51140-20918382/ Thu, 15 May 2008 17:32:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/news-bulletins/2008/05/15/thursday-evening-business-bulletin-51140-20918382/ Heavy losses for blue chip banks; Billionaire Sir Tom loses legal bid; Cadbury boosted by higher prices. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/advertising-features/2008/05/16/a-farmers-market-on-wheels-51140-20918430/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/advertising-features/2008/05/16/a-farmers-market-on-wheels-51140-20918430/ ARE you one of the many people who like to know, or indeed must know where your food comes from? http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/construction-in-north-east/2008/05/16/awards-give-us-something-to-shout-about-51140-20918157/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/construction-in-north-east/2008/05/16/awards-give-us-something-to-shout-about-51140-20918157/ IT is too rare an occasion that we truly celebrate the successes and achievements of those who work in the built environment as a whole. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/farming-news/farming-news/2008/05/16/young-farmers-reap-fields-of-flowers-and-fashion-51140-20917960/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/farming-news/farming-news/2008/05/16/young-farmers-reap-fields-of-flowers-and-fashion-51140-20917960/ AS young farmers’ clubs from across the region gear up for the rally at the end of this month, many members are in training for the physical challenges such as tug of war and relay races. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/16/10-of-the-major-uk-construction-market-choose-to-be-henderson-covered-51140-20917316/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/16/10-of-the-major-uk-construction-market-choose-to-be-henderson-covered-51140-20917316/ HENDERSON is a 22-year-old insurance broking business specialising in all aspects of commercial insurances, with the construction industry featuring strongly in our client base. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/news-bulletins/2008/05/15/thursday-lunchtime-business-bulletin-51140-20915200/ Thu, 15 May 2008 11:01:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/news-bulletins/2008/05/15/thursday-lunchtime-business-bulletin-51140-20915200/ Travel giant reveals robust demand despite tough economic climate; Bookmaker on course to beat forecasts; Chocolate maker boosted by higher prices. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/guiding-hand-to-help-you-with-tribunals-51140-20914113/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/guiding-hand-to-help-you-with-tribunals-51140-20914113/ BUSINESSES are being offered the chance to find out how an employment tribunal works and how they can avoid being taken to one. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/business-comment/2008/05/15/stating-the-obvious-51140-20910624/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/business-comment/2008/05/15/stating-the-obvious-51140-20910624/ THE other week I made some comments about the odd language our councils use when they talk about the blindingly obvious. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/worst-bank-holiday-ever-is-the-latest-blow-for-scs-51140-20911685/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:29:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/worst-bank-holiday-ever-is-the-latest-blow-for-scs-51140-20911685/ SOFA store chain ScS has delivered another gloomy trading statement after suffering one of the worst bank holiday’s trading in its history, and believes the downturn will continue well into the year. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/vertu-has-millions-of-reasons-to-be-cheerful-51140-20911811/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:28:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/vertu-has-millions-of-reasons-to-be-cheerful-51140-20911811/ THE boss of expanding Vertu Motors has said he expects the vehicle retailer to confound a declining market by keeping on growing after posting £677m of sales in its inaugural results. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/technology-news/2008/05/15/firms-flounder-as-the-it-talent-pool-grows-ever-more-shallow-51140-20911575/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:29:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/technology-news/2008/05/15/firms-flounder-as-the-it-talent-pool-grows-ever-more-shallow-51140-20911575/ WHERE are the techies, asks Annabel Cornish, an IT boss based in Newcastle. The managing director of internet consultancy ZebraHosts has all the ingredients to drive her rapidly-growing business forward except for one vital ingredient – people. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/15/arrivals-51140-20914219/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/15/arrivals-51140-20914219/ Today: Containerships V , Hamburg; Rix Merlin, Immingham; Santa Theresa, Rotterdam. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/15/but-here-s-two-to-inspire-teessiders-51140-20914115/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/15/but-here-s-two-to-inspire-teessiders-51140-20914115/ THE Evening Gazette today does its bit to inspire more people to start their own businesses by revealing Teesside’s two finalists in the If We Can, You Can challenge. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/15/tough-going-51140-20914116/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/15/tough-going-51140-20914116/ SUE SCOTT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/15/process-sector-in-1-6m-boost-51140-20914114/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/15/process-sector-in-1-6m-boost-51140-20914114/ JEZ DAVISON http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/technology-news/2008/05/15/advert-firms-to-ramp-up-their-digital-divisions-51140-20911477/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/technology-news/2008/05/15/advert-firms-to-ramp-up-their-digital-divisions-51140-20911477/ ADVERTISING firms across the region have revealed plans to ramp up their digital divisions as a major survey predicts UK online ad spend to soar 60% this year to £385m. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/news-bulletins/2008/05/15/thursday-morning-business-bulletin-51140-20913819/ Thu, 15 May 2008 08:10:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/news-bulletins/2008/05/15/thursday-morning-business-bulletin-51140-20913819/ BT boss goes out on a high; Profits down at Barclays; Broadcaster ITV's turnaround 'on track'. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/spending-to-slow-warning-51140-20913683/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/spending-to-slow-warning-51140-20913683/ BANK of England Governor Mervyn King warned that consumer spending would slow as the outlook for inflation “deteriorated markedly.” http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/ships-on-horizon-51140-20907868/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/ships-on-horizon-51140-20907868/ NEWS that two of the defence and engineering firms working on a contract to deliver the biggest aircraft carrier ever built in Britain are ready to sign a deal has been welcomed on Teesside. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/buy-out-secures-jobs-51140-20907866/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/buy-out-secures-jobs-51140-20907866/ A MANAGEMENT buy-out has safeguarded the future of a North East company and its staff. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/f-jones-keeps-growing-with-2-5m-expansion-51140-20907869/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/f-jones-keeps-growing-with-2-5m-expansion-51140-20907869/ AN award-winning Teesside company is planning to sink a further £2.5m investment in its specialist stoneworking plant. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/chris-ambition-is-growing-51140-20904773/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/chris-ambition-is-growing-51140-20904773/ A STOCKTON WOMAN who fulfilled a lifetime’s aim by starting her own business, is about to embark on an expansion programme that will give confidence for others to realise their dreams. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/continued-education-a-boost-for-working-life-51140-20904769/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/continued-education-a-boost-for-working-life-51140-20904769/ JOB prospects and long-term career success are increasingly being influenced by individuals’ willingness to mix their working lives with time spent studying. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/teesside-firms-on-red-alert-51140-20907867/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/teesside-firms-on-red-alert-51140-20907867/ LOCAL firms were desperately seeking news of employees and suppliers in China yesterday as the full horror of Monday’s quake reached Teesside. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/jobs-in-jeopardy-as-one-factory-closes-and-another-sheds-staff-51140-20905607/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:28:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/jobs-in-jeopardy-as-one-factory-closes-and-another-sheds-staff-51140-20905607/ A TOTAL of 74 jobs are under threat after a chemicals business announced plans to close one of its North East sites and cut jobs at the other. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/north-east-training-spend-soars-51140-20904765/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/north-east-training-spend-soars-51140-20904765/ COMPANIES in the Tees Valley have contributed to the North East spending more than £2bn on training - up 44% from 2005, the highest percentage increase in England, according to findings from the National Employer Skills Survey 2007. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/poor-weather-brings-slower-sales-for-baker-51140-20905644/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:29:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/poor-weather-brings-slower-sales-for-baker-51140-20905644/ BAKER Greggs has reported slower sales growth after being hit by bad weather and the credit crunch. The Newcastle firm revealed in an interim management statement that like-for-like sales increased by 4.7% in the 19 weeks to May 10, compared to 6.2% for the first 10 weeks of the year. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/founder-s-fears-of-move-not-on-agenda-51140-20906341/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/founder-s-fears-of-move-not-on-agenda-51140-20906341/ THE founder of Hargreaves Services has spoken of his fears the fast growing company could be pressured into leaving the North East – though the company’s chief executive has made it clear this is not on his agenda. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/technology-news/2008/05/15/tech-notes-those-brain-games-are-good-for-us-51140-20911573/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/technology-news/2008/05/15/tech-notes-those-brain-games-are-good-for-us-51140-20911573/ REPORTS into technology’s effect on the brain tend to be pretty gloomy – but could computer games help keep it in shape? http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/technology-news/2008/05/15/uk-debut-in-north-for-microsoft-s-live-mesh-51140-20911359/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:28:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/technology-news/2008/05/15/uk-debut-in-north-for-microsoft-s-live-mesh-51140-20911359/ MICROSOFT’S groundbreaking new product will make its UK debut in the North East next week. Live Mesh will be on display for the first time in the country at the Thinking Digital conference in Gateshead on May 21-23. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/farming-news/farming-news/2008/05/15/margaret-saying-farewell-to-club-51140-20911270/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/farming-news/farming-news/2008/05/15/margaret-saying-farewell-to-club-51140-20911270/ FOR one regular on the Young Farmers Club scene this year’s rally will be her last. Chairman of Cambo Young Farmers, Margaret Anderson, 27, has been in the group since she was 12 and will be too old next year. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/farming-news/farming-news/2008/05/15/celebration-for-young-farmers-51140-20911269/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:28:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/farming-news/farming-news/2008/05/15/celebration-for-young-farmers-51140-20911269/ THE Northumberland Federation of Young Farmers is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, making the region’s rally, taking place at the end of this month, all the more special. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/farming-news/farming-news/2008/05/15/charolais-cattle-sale-hits-peak-of-10-000gns-51140-20913456/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/farming-news/farming-news/2008/05/15/charolais-cattle-sale-hits-peak-of-10-000gns-51140-20913456/ CHAROLAIS cattle met a flying trade in Carlisle last Saturday at the breed society’s official late spring fixture. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/pupils-make-grade-in-business-51140-20911627/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:27:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/pupils-make-grade-in-business-51140-20911627/ ESTABLISHED by volunteers in 1975, Young Enterprise North East (Yene) has blossomed into an organisation that takes the entrepreneurial message to 20,000 school and college students every year. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/science-groups-win-aid-51140-20911812/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:27:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/science-groups-win-aid-51140-20911812/ MORE than £1.65m has been given to the body that works for the region’s process industry to help it achieve its ambitious growth plans. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/all-over-a-barrel-with-price-of-oil-51140-20911686/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/all-over-a-barrel-with-price-of-oil-51140-20911686/ AT THE time of writing, the price of oil has hit just short of US$127 a barrel, up from US$100 at the start of the year. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/influx-of-norwegian-firms-could-bring-500-new-jobs-51140-20911767/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/influx-of-norwegian-firms-could-bring-500-new-jobs-51140-20911767/ AN influx of Norwegian companies to the North East on the back of the global oil and gas boom could create up to 500 new highly-skilled jobs in the region in the next three years. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/house-building-giant-forced-to-slow-down-its-work-schedule-51140-20912178/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/house-building-giant-forced-to-slow-down-its-work-schedule-51140-20912178/ THE head of housebuilder Barratt says the company will have to be highly selective about starting new work as the economy slows – but the business’s North East heartland is one of its best- performing divisions. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/journal-business-news/2008/05/15/a-turbulent-ftse-100-yesterday-swung-between-heavy-losses-and-strong-gains-before-settling-4-1-points-into-positive-territory-at-6216-fuelled-by-further-bid-speculation-in-the-booming-mining-sector-51140-20912201/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/journal-business-news/2008/05/15/a-turbulent-ftse-100-yesterday-swung-between-heavy-losses-and-strong-gains-before-settling-4-1-points-into-positive-territory-at-6216-fuelled-by-further-bid-speculation-in-the-booming-mining-sector-51140-20912201/ Elsewhere on the winners’ list was catering giant Compass Group which closed 15.7p up at 358p following forecast-beating results in a tough trading environment. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/barratt-dips-despite-good-start-51140-20912200/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/15/barratt-dips-despite-good-start-51140-20912200/ THE FTSE 100 index opened in positive territory, mainly spurred on by ongoing bid speculation surrounding the mining companies Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton. The index finally ended the day four points higher at 6216. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/journal-business-news/2008/05/15/first-to-volunteer-is-a-dragon-51140-20911628/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/journal-business-news/2008/05/15/first-to-volunteer-is-a-dragon-51140-20911628/ ARCHITECTURE and management firm _space has become the first business to sign up to Yene’s One Day appeal. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/15/companies-haemorrhaging-data-51140-20911576/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/15/companies-haemorrhaging-data-51140-20911576/ ONE of the North East’s biggest experts in online protection has warned firms to get their act together after figures revealed that the vast majority of UK firms are losing huge quantities of data. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/technology-news/2008/05/15/take-an-interactive-hike-along-the-wall-51140-20911574/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/technology-news/2008/05/15/take-an-interactive-hike-along-the-wall-51140-20911574/ HISTORIC landmarks such as Hadrian’s Wall could soon become interactive, thanks to a North East software firm. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/journal-business-news/2008/05/14/wednesday-evening-s-business-update-51140-20911017/ Wed, 14 May 2008 16:47:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/journal-business-news/2008/05/14/wednesday-evening-s-business-update-51140-20911017/ ScS heading for a loss; Johnston Press asks for more cash; Caterer sees profits rise http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/news-bulletins/2008/05/14/wednesday-lunchtime-business-bulletin-51140-20908654/ Wed, 14 May 2008 10:47:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/news-bulletins/2008/05/14/wednesday-lunchtime-business-bulletin-51140-20908654/ London market weighed down by weaker banks; Sainsbury's unveils non-food plan; Further rate cuts unlikely, says Bank of England. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/journal-business-news/2008/05/14/pure-gold-51140-20905701/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/journal-business-news/2008/05/14/pure-gold-51140-20905701/ Today The Journal launches the search for an outstanding entrepreneur to become the next holder of a coveted professorship at the Newcastle University Business School. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/commercial-property-north-east/commercial-property/2008/05/14/end-of-the-road-for-glitzy-car-showrooms-51140-20905636/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:29:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/commercial-property-north-east/commercial-property/2008/05/14/end-of-the-road-for-glitzy-car-showrooms-51140-20905636/ THE rapidly escalating cost of fuel, and other increasing costs of driving, are making drivers re-think the use of the car which in turn could threaten the success of car dealership ‘clusters’. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/cost-of-living-soars-as-prices-rise-at-fastest-rate-in-six-years-51140-20905605/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/cost-of-living-soars-as-prices-rise-at-fastest-rate-in-six-years-51140-20905605/ THE cost of living unexpectedly surged at its fastest rate for almost six years during April, surpassing City forecasts. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/14/arrivals-51140-20907870/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/archive/2008/05/14/arrivals-51140-20907870/ Today: Balder, Gunness; Viscaria, Hirtshals; Newmarket, Terneuzen. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/gazette-business-news/2008/05/14/making-a-mark-51140-20904768/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/gazette-business-news/2008/05/14/making-a-mark-51140-20904768/ HISTORIC landmarks such as Hadrian’s Wall could soon become interactive, thanks to a Teesside software firm. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/news-bulletins/2008/05/14/wednesday-morning-business-bulletin-51140-20907560/ Wed, 14 May 2008 08:13:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/news-bulletins/2008/05/14/wednesday-morning-business-bulletin-51140-20907560/ Housebulider Barratt expects number of sites to decline; Grocery giant Tesco unveils biggest ever deal; Mortgage bank seeks £300m from shareholders. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/business-people/2008/05/14/stephen-heads-bank-s-new-team-51140-20907160/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:28:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/business-people/2008/05/14/stephen-heads-bank-s-new-team-51140-20907160/ LLOYDS TSB Corporate Markets has announced the appointment of Stephen Carmichael, as director in its North East office, where, alongside recent recruit, Gary Chapman, he will head up the new team created specifically for corporate finance transactions. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/business-people/2008/05/14/dickinson-dees-will-give-advice-on-70m-scheme-51140-20907159/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/business-people/2008/05/14/dickinson-dees-will-give-advice-on-70m-scheme-51140-20907159/ THE London Borough of Croydon has appointed Newcastle-based Dickinson Dees LLP to advise on a £70m regeneration of a Surrey town and a project to improve leisure centres across the county. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/business-people/2008/05/14/phil-is-mincoffs-latest-partner-51140-20907161/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/business-people/2008/05/14/phil-is-mincoffs-latest-partner-51140-20907161/ MINCOFFS law firm has expanded its 100-strong team with the appointment of Phil Dean as a partner in its growing commercial property department. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/13/wind-farm-objections-will-push-up-price-of-electricity-51140-20898114/ Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/13/wind-farm-objections-will-push-up-price-of-electricity-51140-20898114/ PUBLIC objection to wind farms on land will push up the unit price of electricity, an advisor warned. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/13/high-street-shops-do-have-a-future-51140-20898068/ Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/13/high-street-shops-do-have-a-future-51140-20898068/ AS the doors open on Stockton’s new Asda store on Portrack Lane, we asked independent Teesside retailers if supermarkets are death to high streets. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/13/get-ready-for-a-change-in-rules-51140-20898115/ Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/13/get-ready-for-a-change-in-rules-51140-20898115/ TEES firms, from hairdressers to large scale manufacturers, which use chemicals in their daily business, are being urged to prepare for new rules. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/13/step-up-to-energy-saving-51140-20901216/ Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/13/step-up-to-energy-saving-51140-20901216/ BUSINESSES across the Tees Valley are shrinking their carbon footprints and persuading others to follow in their tracks. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/13/renewables-projects-hit-choppy-waters-51140-20898106/ Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/13/renewables-projects-hit-choppy-waters-51140-20898106/ A NORTH East company has been left high and dry as the world’s largest offshore wind farm project ground to a halt. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/13/care-home-fee-hike-lifts-profits-51140-20902020/ Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/13/care-home-fee-hike-lifts-profits-51140-20902020/ DARLINGTON-BASED Southern Cross Healthcare, the UK’s biggest care home group with more than 730 homes nationwide, has pushed up fees on more than 85% of its beds this year by a forecasting beating 5%. The move helped boost profits and sent the group’s share price up 6%. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/13/electric-van-firm-clinches-7m-green-vehicles-deal-51140-20899730/ Mon, 12 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/13/electric-van-firm-clinches-7m-green-vehicles-deal-51140-20899730/ ELECTRIC van maker Tanfield has revealed a £7m deal to deliver the largest fleet of zero emission vehicles in the world. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/13/rock-s-on-the-way-to-revival-51140-20901969/ Tue, 13 May 2008 08:52:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/13/rock-s-on-the-way-to-revival-51140-20901969/ NORTHERN Rock is on course for recovery despite the problems of the wider economy, the bank’s executive chairman revealed yesterday. Ron Sandler yesterday revealed that the bank’s arrears had risen since the start of the year as mortgage borrowers struggled to pay higher rates caused by the credit crunch. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/commercial-property-north-east/commercial-property/2008/05/14/successful-bid-will-boost-city-centre-51140-20905162/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/commercial-property-north-east/commercial-property/2008/05/14/successful-bid-will-boost-city-centre-51140-20905162/ Richard Freeman-Wallace is head of property at Watson Burton LLP. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/commercial-property-north-east/commercial-property/2008/05/14/growing-in-size-as-well-as-potential-51140-20905166/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/commercial-property-north-east/commercial-property/2008/05/14/growing-in-size-as-well-as-potential-51140-20905166/ Although Sunderland suffered from progressive industrial decline, it is successfully turning itself into a 21st century city, says Richard Farr. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/commercial-property-north-east/commercial-property/2008/05/14/here-come-the-judges-51140-20905637/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:29:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/commercial-property-north-east/commercial-property/2008/05/14/here-come-the-judges-51140-20905637/ TODAY we introduce the judging panel for The Journal’s sought-after Landmark Awards. The awards, presented in association with Watson Burton law firm, have been recognising the North East’s best property developments for five years. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/commercial-property-north-east/commercial-property/2008/05/14/reduced-price-for-prestige-office-51140-20905652/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:27:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/commercial-property-north-east/commercial-property/2008/05/14/reduced-price-for-prestige-office-51140-20905652/ GAINSBOROUGH House on Newcastle’s Grey Street has sold for £6.5m – £750,000 less than its original price tag. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/commercial-property-north-east/commercial-property/2008/05/14/hundreds-of-jobs-in-50m-scheme-51140-20905651/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/commercial-property-north-east/commercial-property/2008/05/14/hundreds-of-jobs-in-50m-scheme-51140-20905651/ A NEW industrial park is to be created on the edge of Darlington with a £50m investment from regeneration specialist St Modwen. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/van-hire-firm-is-driving-force-behind-top-business-awards-51140-20905698/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:25:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/van-hire-firm-is-driving-force-behind-top-business-awards-51140-20905698/ ONE of the North East’s outstanding companies will this year sponsor the closely watched list of the 250 biggest companies in the region. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/insolvency-team-called-in-by-crisis-hit-bookie-51140-20906037/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:26:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/insolvency-team-called-in-by-crisis-hit-bookie-51140-20906037/ TROUBLED bookmaker Neville Porter has appointed an insolvency expert to strike a deal with its creditors. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/work-to-nurture-firms-branches-into-training-51140-20906039/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:27:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/work-to-nurture-firms-branches-into-training-51140-20906039/ A HIGH-PROFILE businessman has bought part of the enterprise company he founded to create better opportunities for the region’s budding entrepreneurs. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/dazzling-and-incisive-column-51140-20906036/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/dazzling-and-incisive-column-51140-20906036/ IT’S funny how sticky adjectives can be. As sticky, as Blackadder once put it, as the time that Sticky the stick insect got stuck on a sticky bun. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/farming-news/farming-news/2008/05/14/eminent-cattle-breeder-john-moffitt-dies-aged-79-51140-20905606/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/farming-news/farming-news/2008/05/14/eminent-cattle-breeder-john-moffitt-dies-aged-79-51140-20905606/ THE man regarded as one of the greatest agriculture entrepreneurs, influencer and cattle-breeder of the past century, John Edward Moffitt CBE DCL FRASE, of Stocksfield, Northumberland, died on May 6, aged 79. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/tv-s-dragon-is-talking-a-lot-of-sense-51140-20905645/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:26:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/tv-s-dragon-is-talking-a-lot-of-sense-51140-20905645/ BEWILDERING, confusing and out of control – that was the verdict delivered yesterday by the chairman of a taskforce established to investigate the Government-backed support on offer to businesses in the UK. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/journal-business-news/2008/05/14/the-ftse-100-yesterday-tumbled-8-7-points-to-close-at-6211-9-after-a-fresh-bout-of-bad-credit-write-downs-from-the-financial-sector-which-shattered-the-fragile-confidence-of-investors-51140-20906223/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/journal-business-news/2008/05/14/the-ftse-100-yesterday-tumbled-8-7-points-to-close-at-6211-9-after-a-fresh-bout-of-bad-credit-write-downs-from-the-financial-sector-which-shattered-the-fragile-confidence-of-investors-51140-20906223/ Heaviest hit on a bad day for banks was Alliance & Leicester, which plummeted 10.14% to close 51.7p down at 458p. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/northern-s-food-factory-closure-put-jobs-at-risk-51140-20905916/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/northern-s-food-factory-closure-put-jobs-at-risk-51140-20905916/ THE future of more than 700 jobs at a factory which makes Italian ready meals for Marks & Spencer appears grim after Northern Foods said it would stop production there. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/panic-eases-but-ride-will-be-bumpy-51140-20905915/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/panic-eases-but-ride-will-be-bumpy-51140-20905915/ FOLLOWING a period of relative calm in markets and stronger performance from corporate credits and equities, last week saw the return of some volatility and fear. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/budget-cuts-now-will-only-profit-in-the-short-term-51140-20905874/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/05/14/budget-cuts-now-will-only-profit-in-the-short-term-51140-20905874/ THERE’S little doubt that it’s a tough time for businesses right now. I don’t want to talk us into a recession, but it is timely to remind readers that it is important to maintain advertising and marketing communications expenditure in a business downturn.