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MWW imports the ‘Queen of Papayas’
Minor, Weir and Willis (MWW), the UK’s leading importer of specialist fruit and vegetables, has announced it has become the exclusive importer of the Aurora-Papaya. This completely new variety is...
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South Shields town centre development agreements signed
Plans for South Shields town centre have taken a major step forward with the announcement that Muse Developments has finalised a development agreement with South Tyneside Council for the South Shields...
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Drive to increase global Yorkshire export aiming for £1.6 billion
Image source: MIKI Yoshihito (´･ω･) Leeds City LEP’s We are International Export Network campaign aims to earn an additional £1.6 billion in exports and create thousands of jobs in the next five...
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JV signed to bring forward homes in Liverpool
Regeneration Liverpool, the joint venture partnership between regeneration specialist Sigma Inpartnership and Liverpool City Council, has signed an agreement with Countryside Sigma Ltd to develop 24...
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Cream of North Tyneside businesses celebrated
The best of North Tyneside’s small to medium-sized businesses were recognised and rewarded last week, when the winners of the North Tyneside Business Awards 2013 were announced. Organised by North...
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New orders climb at North East businesses
Image source: toolstop The rate of new orders across November at North East private sector businesses grew at its fastest pace since 2010, a purhase managers’ index has shown. Both manufacturers and...
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This week’s North East appointments
Fast-growing accountancy practice Evolution LLP has welcomed experienced North East dealmaker Mike Russell as its new corporate finance director to aid the group’s ongoing expansion. Mr Russell joins...
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Darlington-based post box business enjoys global success
An entrepreneurial father and son are winning business from as far afield as Russia, New Zealand and Australia after launching an innovative new post box service. Darlington-based POBoxes.com is the...
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Sharp rise in recruitment into permanent jobs across North
The number of people into permanent jobs across the North of England rose in November, for the seventh consecutive month, according to a survey of recruitment agencies suggested. The rate of growth in...
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Yorkshire appointments this week
Image source: Keoni Cabral Mat Stonley, business development manager, Lowell Group The Lowell group, headquartered in Leeds, is a debt purchasing and contingent collections groups, has appointed...
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Leeds City Council to host start-up workshops for entrepreneurs
Image source: northern green pixie A series of free business start-up workshops for budding entrepreneurs are set to be held at libraries across Leeds. As part of the workshops which will begin at...
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Former Saatchi & Saatchi exec to speak in Tees Valley
Industry leaders from across the Tees Valley are to get advice from an expert who has turned brands into household names. Teesside University Business Exchange will hear from former Saatchi &...
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Public sector procurement initiative benefits North East firms
An initiative to Buy Sunderland First has boosted the percentage of money spent by Sunderland City Council on contracts with local and regional suppliers to almost 70%. The council procured goods,...
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Meridian acquires two North West Citroen dealerships
Meridian Motor Group, which has head quarters in Harrogate, has capped a year of record growth by expanding its presence in the North West with the acquisition of its first two Citroen dealerships....
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Good cod! Collins celebrates double awards win
A North East seafood business is celebrating after its founder and operations director both landed prestigious business awards. County Durham-based Collins Seafoods, one of the country’s largest...
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Barnsley PR firm sets up training for micro companies after Small Business...
Yorkshire PR agency Cream Consultancy has launched a PR training package for micro businesses to tie in with the UK’s first Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday aims to encourage people to...
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Manchester entrepreneur makes flying start with new business
Image source: laszlo-photo A business woman hopes to see her new company really take off thanks to the help of Blue Orchid, one of the UK’s leading business start-up support specialists. Ann-Marie...
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Former X Factor starJonjo Kerr launches own business
A former X Factor finalist from Chorley has now achieved his next dream with the start of his own entertainment and live music business. 30-year-old Jonjo Kerr, who was serving with the 3rd Battalion...
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Yorkshire ice cream sweetens the deal at Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall event
Image source: Leonid Mamchenkov Award winning Yorkshire ice cream producer Yummy Yorkshire has showcased its produce at a meal celebrating the benefits of wind energy attended by chef and broadcaster...
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Carlisle hosts apprenticeship promotion
Businesses interested in taking on an apprentice are being invited to a promotional event in Carlisle next month. The drop in session, on Wednesday January 15th from 5pm-7pm in the old court room at...
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