Fifty jobs to go at clothing company

2:11pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

FIFTY people are expected to be made redundant after a North- East clothing company announced it is to close its headquarters.

Centre praised for helping N-E shipbuilding industry

2:07pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

THE man at the helm of the UK's biggest shipbuilding company has praised a North-East marine design facility for its efforts to tackle a skills issue that threatens to subdue the region's thriving sector.

Firm didn't pitch for rival's land, court told

2:09pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

A PROPERTY company yesterday denied pitching for a rival's business during the early stages of a £500m redevelopment project.

Advisor satisfied port plans will protect estuary wildlife

2:13pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

A KEY advisor to the expansion of Teesport has announced himself satisfied with the steps taken to protect the wildlife of the estuary.

Watson Burton planning for growth after merger

2:15pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

LAW firm Watson Burton has merged with a worldrenowned commercial and technology practice.

Software package to be launched worldwide

2:19pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

A SOFTWARE package created in the North-East is about to be launched around the world after strong sales across the UK.

Campaign against banking charges gathers momentum

2:22pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

ONLY about 20 per cent of the holders of the 40 million current accounts held with High Street banks are said to pay charges - but they may be in sight of victory in their campaign to cut the charges of going into the red.

Reassurances as Lloyds shares drop nearly 3%

2:23pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

BANKING group Lloyds TSB yesterday revealed a further £387m hit from the credit crunch, but signalled that there would be no need for a cash call to investors.

Memory stick scheme to inspire tourism workers

9:48am Tuesday 6th May 2008

TOURISM workers are to be given computer memory sticks advising them on their career options, in an attempt to keep them in the industry.

Loans company looking to brighter future

9:52am Tuesday 6th May 2008

THE Student Loans Company (SLC) has been given the keys to its new home.

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