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Building firm ceases trading after more than 80 years

11:19am Friday 24th May 2013

A STEEL fabrication firm, which erected buildings across the North-East for more than 80 years, has ceased trading.

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Family firm launches software to increase global success

6:00am Friday 24th May 2013

A FAMILY-OWNED chemical firm, which makes products used in antiseptics and disinfectants, has launched a system to increase its global presence.

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Do ethics and business mix? How a Reverend and a lawyer are trying to find out

6:23pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

ETHICS in business will be discussed at a meeting of charities, churchmen and companies in Newcastle tonight (Thursday, May 23).

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Private ambulance company could create forty jobs

5:24pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A PRIVATE ambulance firm has recruited 20 drivers since September and could create another 40 jobs in the next few years.

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Wilton hosts science park conference

6:16pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

AN event focusing on issues facing the UK science and innovation sector attracted over 100 representatives from Science Parks and Innovation Centres across the UK to the North East.

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Signs of economic growth

10:25am Thursday 23rd May 2013

The UK's return to growth was underlined today as revised figures confirmed the powerhouse services sector helped the economy expand by 0.3 per cent in the first three months of the year.

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70 Tees Valley youngsters offered a pathway into work

6:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A TRAINING charity has secured new funding to offer 70 young people the chance to take the first steps towards a career in industry.

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Former World Championship driver has new international success exporting cars

2:40pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

AN EX-RALLY driver turned car dealer has seen exports from his business boom since the recession.

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Positive outlook for manufacturing

11:18am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

MANUFACTURERS continue to expect strong output growth in the next three months, according to the CBI’s latest monthly Industrial Trends Survey.

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Business development organisation adds £30m to investment fund

6:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A NORTH-EAST business development organisation has added £30m to its investment fund.

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NECC: Take the first step into exports

2:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THE region’s great and good turned out last week to celebrate the achievements of the companies spearheading the North East’s overseas trade effort, writes James Ramsbotham.

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Steel maker celebrates production records

10:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

STEEL bosses have celebrated production records at a North-East plant but admitted the start of a vital £38m coal injection facility has been delayed by weeks.

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CBI North East director Sarah Green takes up national role

6:10pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

THE North East director of the leading employers’ group the CBI is stepping down from her role in the region to take up a national position. 

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Vertu buys Co-Op's Land Rover dealerships

10:17am Tuesday 21st May 2013

VERTU Motors is acquiring the three Land Rover dealerships in a £31m deal.

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North-East property firm works on £2.5m home-building contract

6:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A NORTH-EAST property services firm has continued its growth after winning a contract to build an affordable home development.

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Outsourcing firm could cut jobs

6:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

OUTSOURCING firm Mitie Group, which employs thousands of workers in the North of England, says it order book remains strong after further expansion in healthcare services.

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Severfield Rowen to axe staff

7:00pm Monday 20th May 2013

BRITAIN’S biggest steelwork contractor is axing about 10 per cent of its workforce as part of restructure plans aimed at stemmig losses.

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Awards ceremony helps build success in construction

3:13pm Monday 20th May 2013

EXCELLENCE in constructing has been celebrated at an industry awards ceremony.

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EU withdrawal risks NE jobs

9:39am Monday 20th May 2013

INVESTMENT in the UK could be at risk if we decide to pull out of the EU, a senior figure has warned on a visit to the North-East.

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Offshore training firm changes name as it looks to increase services

6:00am Monday 20th May 2013

AN offshore safety and training firm is changing its name as it looks to enhance its services.

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