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Northumbrian Water says yes to takeover bid Aug 02 2011

NORTHUMBRIAN Water announced today that it has reached agreement with the Hong Kong company which is offering £2.4bn to take over the group.Read

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Sale of Northumbrian Water moves a step closer Jul 12 2011

THE possibility that another big company could move out of the region came a step closer after Northumbrian Water opened up its books to the Hong Kong group considering a £2.4bn bid for the business.Read

Bid values Northumbrian Water at £2.4bn Jul 11 2011

THE Hong Kong-based company bidding to take over Northumbrian Water is offering 465p a share for the group, valuing it at £2.4bn, the Durham-based business said today.Read

Northumbrian Water seeks payment watchdog Jun 02 2011

NORTHUMBRIAN Water's turnover and profits are both up, but the company is calling for a watchdog to settle disputes with non-payers.Read

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Northumbrian Water boosts profits Jun 01 2011

THE harsh winter meant Northumbrian Water missed its leakage targets for the year but the company still managed to boost its revenues and profits.Read

Northumbrian Water aiming to hit leaks target Feb 02 2011

NORTHUMBRIAN Water Group says it is still aiming to hit its target for reducing leaks despite more bursts caused by the big freeze.Read

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Northumbrian Water trading as expected Feb 01 2011

THE BIG freeze was responsible for a high number of leaks and forced some improvement initiatives on the back foot, but Northumbrian Water says it is trading as expected.Read

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Northumbrian Water sees increase in profits Dec 01 2010

NORTHUMBRIAN Water has announced better than expected profits as demand from industrial customers starts to recover.Read

Northumbrian Water trading as expected Jul 29 2010

NORTHUMBRIAN Water says its operating costs are likely to jump by around 4% next year but the company is trading as expected.Read

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Reputation Matters at Northumbrian Water Jun 03 2010

NORTHUMBRIAN Water is the first company to be honoured as part of the nebusiness Reputation Matters campaign.Read

Northumbrian Water profits flood back after recession Jun 03 2010

NORTHUMBRIAN Water has beaten expectations to report an 11.5% rise in profits as many of its big industrial customers begin to overcome the problems they faced in the economic downturn.Read

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Northumbrian Water profits up 11.5% Jun 02 2010

NORTHUMBRIAN Water announced an 11.5% jump in profits today and said household bills will rise by around £14 spread over the next five years.Read

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Northumbrian Water shares jump as takeover rumours grow Feb 02 2010

SHARES in water companies jumped yesterday amid growing speculation that a Canadian pension fund would make a £1.7 billion bid for Northumbrian Water.Read

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Buyout talks over Northumbrian Water Feb 01 2010

A CANADIAN pension fund is rumoured to be preparing a £1.7bn bid to buy Northumbrian Water in a deal which is likely to be welcomed by its shareholders.Read

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Chemical collapse hits Northumbrian Water hard Nov 24 2009

NORTHUMBRIAN Water has seen its growth hit by the downturn in Teesside’s vast chemicals industry in the recession.Read

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Northumbrian Water profits rise as it awaits Ofwat decision Nov 23 2009

ITS profits are up by £10m but Northumbrian Water still wants to hike bills for homes and businesses.Read

Water company's own power plants will boost profits Jun 04 2009

NORTHUMBRIAN Water said its plans to invest more than £70m in renewable power plants in the region would help beat soaring energy costs which have severely dented its latest annual profits.Read

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Northumbrian Water's profits down but earnings rise Jun 03 2009

HIGHER prices have boosted Northumbrian Water’s earnings but the utility giant says increased power costs and a 1% dip in demand are behind a fall its annual profits.Read

Individuals to pick up water bill for slump Apr 08 2009

NORTHUMBRIAN Water says higher costs and less water use by recession-hit firms are behind its plans to raise household water bills by £25.Read

Fat-free festivities Dec 10 2008

A CARTOON chimp is encouraging Christmas cooks around the region to have a fat-free festive period. Northumbrian Water has created Chips the Grease Monkey to drive home the message that turkey fat and other grease should be disposed of correctly. Read

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