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		<title>Farming News: Five-year plan unveiled to improve RPA</title>
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		<title>Farming News: Be on the alert for the effects of new disease</title>
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		<title>Business News: Tricky conditions ground revenue for Flybe</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>AIRLINE Flybe posted flat revenues in the UK as it highlighted the tricky conditions that caused its shares to hit turbulence last month.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Business News: Thumbstar Games opens Newcastle office</title>
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		<title>Business News: North East companies have award hopes</title>
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		<title>Business News: Learn how to promote your company on Tyneside</title>
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		<title>Business News: Telescope array can benefit UK firms</title>
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		<title>Business News: Comet to cut jobs in bid for savings</title>
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		<title>Business News: Banks still failing small businesses, FSB says</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>THE UK&#8217;s banks missed targets for lending to smaller businesses in 2011 by more than &pound;1bn, but exceeded the overall lending target in Project Merlin.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Business News: Chance to have your say before BID ballot</title>
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		<title>Business News: Hobbies R Uz enter If We Can You Can Challenge</title>
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		<title>Science &amp; Technology: Tech Notes with Paul Lancaster, founder of Plan Digital</title>
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		<title>Business News: North to be the hub for green industries</title>
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		<title>Evening Gazette Business News: THE winner of The Evening Gazette&#8217;s If We Can You Can Challenge 2012 will receive a bespoke package of support provided by the Entrepreneurs&#8217; Forum and its partners Eversheds law firm, professional services firm PwC and Yorkshire Bank.</title>
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		<title>Archive: Bosses welcome QE move</title>
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		<title>National Business News: Flat revenues reported by Flybe</title>
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		<title>Marts Prices: Carlisle Mart: February 6</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Primestock: Cast cows & OTM cattle: Once again a good show of 205 cast cows were forward for the weekly sale.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Comment: An extra day off for the leap year?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>THERE is one small crumb of comfort that may help the UK economy in the first quarter of this year in that February has an extra day.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Farming News: Cattle farmers put on alert after virus confirmed in UK</title>
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		<title>Farming News: Carrs made official dealer for Simba kit</title>
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		<title>Farming News: Shake-up planned to make RPA more customer friendly</title>
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		<title>Construction: Architecture survey results are &apos;depressing&apos;</title>
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		<title>Construction: Consultants Harrow LLP complete college upgrade</title>
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		<title>Construction: Koru building project is off to a healthy start</title>
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		<title>Business News: 245 jobs are saved as Poundstretcher buys Ugo shops</title>
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		<title>Business News: Record &#163;1bn profit for Rolls Royce last year</title>
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		<title>Business News: Demand outpaces supply at vehicle maker Tanfield</title>
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		<title>Business News: Digital companies urged to enter Big Chip</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Demolition man in bid for entrepreneur award</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>A DEMOLITION man who started his own company the day he was made redundant is one of the first to join the race to be named the North East&#8217;s most promising entrepreneur.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Mobile firm MymCart has plans for expansion</title>
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		<title>National Business News: Barclays bonus payments slashed</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Banking giant Barclays slashed the bonus pool for its investment banking arm by 32% in 2011 to &#163;1.5bn amid mounting pressure over the controversial payouts.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: QE boosted by &#163;50bn</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>THE Bank of England has injected a further &#163;50bn into the economy today to help fend off another recession.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Archive: Business supplements featured in The Journal this month</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Footfall boost for Middleton Grange shopping centre</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>A TEESSIDE shopping centre is celebrating bumper footfall following the opening of a new flagship store.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: CPI set to lead the way with &#163;880k Government grant</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2012/02/09/cpi-set-to-lead-the-way-with-880k-government-grant-51140-30297351/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>A SIX-FIGURE Government grant boost could help Wilton&#8217;s Centre for Process Innovation lead the way in bringing an energy-from-waste process to market.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Science &amp; Technology: Newcastle freelancer taking his business all over the world</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>THE great thing about modern communications is that a talented person can work with clients from all over the shop.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Science &amp; Technology: Bookmarked Games produces Parent Bingo iPhone app</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>CAN an iPhone app help you survive the first few frantic months of parenthood? Parent Bingo is a game designed to add a touch of humour to those moments where nappies, nerves and overdrafts are at breaking point.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Science &amp; Technology: Gearing up for Newcastle ScienceFest 2012</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>SCIENCEFEST aims to bring the wonders of science to everyone, whether they're most at home in a lab, a library or a nightclub. John Hill talks to the people dedicated to putting on an inspiring show, even with a reduced budget.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Farming News: Hall Hill Farm gears up to reopen after winter break</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>AWARD-WINNING farm visitor attraction Hall Hill Farm is gearing up to reopen after the winter break with a baby alpaca among the new arrivals.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Evening Gazette Business News: Trinity link up with Google</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>THE company which owns the Evening Gazette is to offer a new service to help smaller firms manage their advertising more effectively after linking up with web giant Google.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Farming News: Putting collaboration between dairy farmers in the spotlight</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>GREATER collaboration in the dairy sector and whether it is likely to benefit farmers' bottom line is coming under the spotlight later this month.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Science &amp; Technology: Curar Animal Therapeutics hoping to release first product</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>ANIMAL healthcare company Curar Animal Therapeutics is hoping to release its first product by the end of the year with the help of venture capital investment.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Science &amp; Technology: Codeworks and Sunderland Software City team up to promote Microsoft Imagine Cup</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>IF YOU'RE looking to develop technology that makes people's lives better, you might as well set the bar high.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Jet2holidays to create 100 new jobs in region</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>PACKAGE holiday specialist Jet2holidays is creating around 100 North East jobs after announcing five new routes from Newcastle Airport.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Fresh blood for G Gardiner and Son as it plans to grow</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>A WEARDALE business which has been in the same hands for two and a half centuries has brought in fresh blood as part of its plans to grow.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: CIPD awards night to reward best performing North East firms</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>COMPANIES which want to perform at the top of their game best realise they have to bring in changes to suit their market.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Business News: Trinity Mirror Regionals and Google link up to help SME&apos;s</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>THE company which owns The Journal and Evening Chronicle is about to offer a new service to help smaller firms manage their advertising more effectively after linking up with web giant Google</p>]]></description>
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		<title>National Business News: Record profits for Rolls-Royce </title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Engines giant Rolls-Royce posted record annual profits of more than &#163;1bn today and said it is confident of further growth this year.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Business News: North East businesses fear economic recovery will take three years</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Government should not be let off the hook over Thameslink contract</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>THE Government should not be let off the hook if train-builder Bombardier wins enough orders to secure the future of its UK plant for the next few years, say union leaders.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Business News: Shareholders pile on the pressure for Thomas Cook bosses</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Hundreds of jobs to be created within Virgin Media group</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2012/02/09/hundreds-of-jobs-to-be-created-within-virgin-media-group-51140-30294493/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>CABLE operator Virgin Media is to create 620 new jobs as it looks to meet demand for its broadband and television on-demand service.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Rental demand is driving up income for Grainger</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>THE strong rental market is driving 'resilient' trading at property giant Grainger, despite the continued tough economic conditions.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Prizes on offer to green firms to boost business in South Tyneside</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2012/02/09/prizes-on-offer-to-green-firms-to-boost-business-in-south-tyneside-51140-30294220/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Journal Business News: Nuclear contract boost for Darchem Engineering</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/journal-business-news/2012/02/09/nuclear-contract-boost-for-darchem-engineering-51140-30294222/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>A NUCLEAR contract win could help speed up a Teesside engineering firm's plans for an &#163;8m factory.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>National Business News: UK drinks giant&apos;s UK sales dip behind Europe</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/news-bulletins/2012/02/09/uk-drinks-giant-s-uk-sales-dip-behind-europe-51140-30296711/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>Drinks giant Diageo today said sales in the UK were falling behind its continental neighbours - although Britons are still lapping up vodka and Baileys.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Tanfield&apos;s order book continues to grow</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2012/02/09/tanfield-s-order-book-continues-to-grow-51140-30296637/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>CHERRY picker maker Tanfield says its order book is continuing to grow as buyers replace their old equipment after the recession.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Car giant Nissan sees profits rise again</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2012/02/09/car-giant-nissan-sees-profits-rise-again-51140-30294683/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>CAR giant Nissan has reported a 3.2% rise in its bottom line profits in its third quarter and kept its full-year profit target after healthier sales offset production damage from flooding in Thailand.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Workers axed as Badekabiner enters administration</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2012/02/09/workers-axed-as-badekabiner-enters-administration-51140-30294681/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>MORE than 80 workers have lost their jobs after a Northumberland bathroom-making company collapsed for the third time in two years.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Marts Prices: Border Mart: Week ending February 3</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/farming-news/marts/2012/02/09/border-mart-week-ending-february-3-51140-30293331/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>Border Livestock Exchange sold 128 prime cattle including 61 cast cows and bulls. 1,141 prime lambs including 189 cast ewes and 106 store and breeding cattle.</p>]]></description>
		<author>nebusiness.co.uk</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Top awards for two Teesside hotels</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>HOTELS on Teesside are embracing a buoyant start to 2012 for the UK&#8217;s hospitality industry with two top awards.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Nuclear deal boosts Darchem Engineering plans</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2012/02/08/nuclear-deal-boosts-darchem-engineering-plans-51140-30289277/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>A NUCLEAR contract win could help speed up a Teesside engineering firm's plans for an &#163;8m factory.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>The Dealmakers: Sintons lawyers promoted to partners</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>THREE lawyers at Sintons have been promoted to partner as the Newcastle firm continues to grow.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>The Dealmakers: Vertem Asset Management judged one of best in the UK</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/business-people/2012/02/08/vertem-asset-management-judged-one-of-best-in-the-uk-51140-30285401/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>TYNESIDE investment manager and stockbroking firm Vertem Asset Management has been listed as one of the best in the UK.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>The Dealmakers: Space age deal proves a success for Muckle LLP</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/business-people/2012/02/08/space-age-deal-proves-a-success-for-muckle-llp-51140-30285400/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>COMMERCIAL law firm Muckle LLP has acted on behalf of an innovative hydrogen storage technology business in a major investment deal with Space Florida.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Pacifica Group calls on Government to act over apprentices</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2012/02/08/pacifica-group-calls-on-government-to-act-over-apprentices-51140-30285327/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>WITH unemployment among young people at high levels, County Durham's Pacifica Group had a clear message for MP Kevan Jones when he visited - help us get more apprentices.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Problem-solving and advice from Herbert Loebl</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2012/02/08/problem-solving-and-advice-from-herbert-loebl-51140-30285898/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>Entrepreneur Herbert Loebl's innovative programme to persuade more North East firms to sell overseas is about to start a second run.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: North East business distress is falling but watching brief needed</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2012/02/08/north-east-business-distress-is-falling-but-watching-brief-needed-51140-30286322/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>SIGNS of distress among businesses across the North of England are falling, according to a new survey, but a full recovery from the effects of the recession is still a long way away.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Glaxo chief says sales will increase</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2012/02/08/glaxo-chief-says-sales-will-increase-51140-30286290/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>GLAXOSMITHKLINE has insisted it is well placed to reverse falling sales after it highlighted a portfolio of 30 drugs within sight of release.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Comment: Apprentices bring so much value</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>AS A younger generation than mine was fond of saying, "it's the skills that pay the bills".</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Farming News: UK farmers deny fall in bird numbers</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/farming-news/farming-news/2012/02/08/uk-farmers-deny-fall-in-bird-numbers-51140-30285725/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>WILDLIFE is an important part of British farming systems and the majority of farmers believe that conservation is a key part of what they do, according to the Voluntary Initiative (VI).</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Commercial Property: Focus on: The future of the North East leisure industry</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/commercial-property-north-east/commercial-property/2012/02/08/focus-on-the-future-of-the-north-east-leisure-industry-51140-30286243/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>TYNESIDE'S booming tourism and conference scene is seeing demand continue for hotel development in Newcastle and Gateshead. Property experts take a look at the future for the leisure industry in the area.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Commercial Property: Firms take refurbished units on Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/commercial-property-north-east/commercial-property/2012/02/08/firms-take-refurbished-units-on-tyne-tunnel-trading-estate-51140-30286287/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>PROPERTY agencies Knight Frank and DTZ have let four units on UK Land Estates' Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate in North Tyneside.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Commercial Property: Johnson Tucker LLP expands service portfolio</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/commercial-property-north-east/commercial-property/2012/02/08/johnson-tucker-llp-expands-service-portfolio-51140-30286289/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>NEWCASTLE property consultancy Johnson Tucker LLP has expanded its service offer with the appointment of Douglas Cranston MSc MRICS as associate partner in investment agency.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: &apos;Resilient&apos; market helps housebuilder Bellway</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2012/02/08/resilient-market-helps-housebuilder-bellway-51140-30286574/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>HOUSEBUILDER Bellway has posted a rise in sales and said the embattled housing market has remained &#8220;resilient&#8221; ahead of the key spring selling season.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Music development agency Generator set to roll out training nationally</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2012/02/08/music-development-agency-generator-set-to-roll-out-training-nationally-51140-30285410/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>TRAINING for people serious about starting their own business behind the scenes in the rapidly evolving music industry is being rolled out nationally after being developed in the North East. Karen Dent reports on Generator's efforts to help musical entrepreneurs hit the right note.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Success for Hartlepool shopping centre after BHS store opens</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2012/02/08/success-for-hartlepool-shopping-centre-after-bhs-store-opens-51140-30286576/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>A NORTH EAST shopping centre is enjoying renewed success after a flagship store opened its doors.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Business News: Alcan smelter petition to be handed in to Parliament</title>
		<link>http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2012/02/08/alcan-smelter-petition-to-be-handed-in-to-parliament-51140-30288395/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>A PETITION signed by thousands of people urging ministers to save the Alcan smelter in Northumberland will today be delivered to Parliament.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Farming News: Farmers asked for feedback on burden of red tape</title>
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		<title>Commercial Property: Ward Hadaway helps seal landmark deal in Leeds</title>
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		<title>Commercial Property: Whittle Jones North East moves into Silverlink offices</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>CHARTERED surveyors Whittle Jones North East has moved from Newcastle city centre to more modern offices at Silverlink Business Park.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>National Business News: RBS boss speaks out on bonus row</title>
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		<title>National Business News: Virgin Media creates 620 jobs </title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Cable operator Virgin Media is to create 620 new jobs as it looks to meet demand for its broadband and television on-demand service.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Business News: North East MPs swap jobs with trio of apprentices for a day</title>
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		<title>Business News: BP takes new step in its recovery</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>OIL giant BP has signaled a new step in its recovery by hiking payout for shareholders for the first time since the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Business News: Grainger reports robust trading</title>
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		<title>Business News: Chris Grayling: North-East is at top of priority list</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>EMPLOYMENT minister Chris Grayling yesterday admitted the region's private sector was "not big enough or strong enough" to pick up the slack from public sector job cuts.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Business News: Lloyds Banking Group set to close Newcastle office</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>MORE than 100 jobs are to go after Lloyds Banking Group announced it was closing the firm's North East hub.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Business News: Sage takes over Integral Computers Limited</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>SOFTWARE giant Sage has paid &#163;16.7m to take over an Ireland-based card payment processing company.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>National Business News: Losses widen at Thomas Cook</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The struggle at tour operator Thomas Cook was laid bare today as the beleaguered company revealed heavier losses - but offered some hope with robust summer bookings.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Marts Prices: Hexham Mart: February 3</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Hexham & Northern Marts at their weekly sale of store cattle and suckled calves sold 579 head. Another great show of beasts met a fast trade from start to finish with all classes as dear as seen previously. </p>]]></description>
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		<title>Energy: A Balanced Future: NOF Energy Conference offers opportunity previews</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Energy: A Balanced Future: Oil &amp; Gas expertise ensures TAG Energy Solutions leads the way in renewables</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>TAG Energy Solutions has utilised its extensive experience in the oil & gas industry to also diversify into the emerging global offshore renewables market.</p>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Energy: A Balanced Future: South Tyneside College - a leader in safety training</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Energy: A Balanced Future: South Tyneside College appoints Lesley Renwick </title>
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		<title>Energy: A Balanced Future: Darchem Engineering taking the heat out of your problems</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Energy: A Balanced Future: Wellstream, proud to be part of GE Oil &amp; Gas</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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