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Insider boards world's largest passenger plane
North West relations with the Middle East took another step forward as Emirates launched its Airbus A380 service between Manchester and Dubai – a world first for any regional airport. In a bold statement to the regional aviation market, the 517-capacity, twin-deck plane landed on the tarmac at 12.25pm yesterday in front of more than 10,000 spectators.
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Deals
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McBride buys Czech business as revenues grow
Personal care products group McBride has bought a 70 per cent stake in Dermacol, a Czech-based manufacturer of skincare products, in a deal worth up to £8m. The company has also revealed a record set of results for the year to 30 June, with revenues up 2 per cent to £812.2m.
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Shred-it heads for Wales
Manchester-based Shred-it has taken over Cardiff-based South Wales Shredding. The new acquisition, which operates from the Garth Estate in Taffs Well, brings the number of Shred-it locations in Wales to two. It has 17 sites across the UK.
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£2m swallowed up by Phagenesis
Manchester-based Phagenesis has raised £2m of investment to support the development of a new class of treatments for stroke patients who suffer from dysphagia. The company, which specialises in developing technology for the treatment of swallowing dysfunction, was spun out from the University of Manchester.
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Business
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Busy football transfer window for Brabners
North West law firm Brabners Chaffe Street has revealed it advised on more than 30 football transfers during the summer transfer window. Deals included the transfer of Mario Balotelli from Inter Milan to Manchester City and advising Liverpool on its acquisition of Joe Cole. It says it was also involved in Liverpool's appointment of former Fulham manager Roy Hodgson, following the departure of Rafael Benitez.
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Professional Liverpool makes Chadwick redundant
Business network and lobbying group Professional Liverpool is to make its chief executive Mark Chadwick redundant after being hit by a funding crisis. The group’s board said it took the decision so it can continue to operate as a “sustainable and viable organisation”.
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Insider Business of Sport Summit 2010 – last few tickets remaining
Leading figures from the growing business community surrounding sport will meet at Lancashire County Cricket Club on Wednesday (8 September) to speak, discuss, and present their own thoughts as to how we can continue to create new opportunities for business in sport. The day will feature a mixture of keynote speakers, panel debates and interviews with leading lights from sports business, all helping to generate ideas as to how attendees can benefit from this fast growing and ever changing market. For more information, visit here.
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Property
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Rival Manchester architects merge
Rival Manchester architectural practices Fletcher Architects and Rae Design, have joined forces to form Fletcher-Rae Architects. Bob Fletcher and Andrew Rae decided to join forces following 15 years of "friendly" competition.
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Construction work underway in Preston
Commercial property agent Robert Pinkus & Co says construction work is underway at the "only speculative industrial development" in Preston. It comes following most units were taken up at North Preston Business Park following the first phase of development.
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Tenants sought for Garstang units
Property agent Robert Pinkus & Co is seeking tenants for two rural office spaces outside Garstang. The suites at Nateby technology Park are available upwards of 154 sq ft.
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Other News
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Blackpool Council in £500,000 technology project
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Scanlans makes Manchester move
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Metcalf leaves after four decades
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Bribery and corruption breakfast places on offer
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Finnair in blogging scheme
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