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A win for Westwood would have "long term effect" on Worksop
A victory for Worksop-born Lee Westwood at the 2011 Masters Golf Tournament this weekend could create “an incredible season” for Worksop Golf Club. That’s according to the club’s manager, Gary Bardill, who spoke to Insider. He said victory for the golfer nicknamed the "Worksop Wizard" would mean “a huge uplift” for the region and a possible boost in tourism.
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Deals
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Magnadata buy saves 111 jobs
More than 100 jobs have been saved at a direct mail and printing company after Lincolnshire-based Magnadata Group bought it out of administration. Character DPM Group, based in Merseyside, was acquired for an undisclosed sum.
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Universities secure £900,000 Pfizer grant
The Universities of Leicester and Nottingham have attracted investment worth more than £900,000 from pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. The funding was secured after the two universities teamed up with Nottingham-based Source BioScience to conduct a research and development project.
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Property
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Strata to strengthen in 2011
Housebuilder Strata, which operates sites across the East Midlands, has recorded a pre-tax profit of £1.8m for 2010/11. The company said it expects to strengthen its position in the market and sell upwards of 400 homes in the coming year.
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Business
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Hawke eyes partner role
Nottingham-based law firm Cartwright King has promoted finance director Rupert Hawke to partner.
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Something for the weekend
This week's satirical look at East Midlands news includes: Pimp your bride; the daily telegraph; knockabout fun and let them eat cake.
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ENER-G unveils eco device
Studley-based energy management business ENER-G Controls has launched a system which aims to reduce energy usage in buildings by up to 25 per cent.
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Interest rate held at 0.5 per cent
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to hold the base rate at an all-time low of 0.5 per cent, despite concerns about high inflation.
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Community
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Talking Point: Plan ahead to avoid delivery disasters
Chris Hutchins, director at Brett & Randall, warns that haulier's insurance might not always cover you in case of delivery problems.
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In Focus: The swinging sixties
Do we really want to work past the age of 65? Maybe not but, as Sam Metcalf discovers, UK businesses might see things very differently.
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