Hurst pleased by KPMG's growth in the north

Accountancy firm KPMG's northern practice has posted annual revenue growth of 3 per cent in what chairman Jonathan Hurst has described as an "unbelievably difficult" economic environment.   READ MORE...

JD Sports in advanced talks over Blacks deal

JD Sports has confirmed this morning that it is in "advanced discussions" over a deal to buy the assets of embattled outdoor clothing retailer Blacks Leisure.   Read More...

Harry Needle tracks down finance

Harry Needle Railroad Company, a locomotive hire business, has increased the size of its train fleet after securing a funding boost.   Read More...

Deals numbers plunge

The number and value of mergers and acquisitions involving British targets dropped to their lowest levels in 17 years during the fourth quarter of 2011, according to a report.   Read More...

Fraud expected to 'rocket' despite fall

Reported fraud in the North West has more than halved to £94m in the past 12 months, but experts have predicted it could be the "calm before the storm".   Read More...

Asset write-down hits Glen Dimplex profits

Turnover has remained stable at Prescot-based cooker manufacturer Glen Dimplex Home Appliances although annual profits have fallen following the write-down of assets.   Read More...

Insolvency Service winds up Clear Sky

A company selling advertising space in business-to-business information booklets has been wound up by the High Court in Manchester, the Insolvency Service has said.   Read More...

New year, fresh sales leads - Top 500 Companies

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£5.5m contractor found for skills college

A contractor has been chosen for a £5.5m design and building project at a West Cumbria college.   Read More...

Peel tees up Trafford golf refurb

Peel Holdings has revealed plans to upgrade and refurbish the Trafford Golf Centre, formerly known as the Playgolf Driving Range.   Read More...

Haslemere Industrial Estate reaches capacity

Real estate investment company Max Property has revealed that its 120,000 sq ft Haslemere Industrial Estate in Wigan is now fully let.   Read More...

AKW Group targets £25m turnover

Liquidators appointed to coach operator

Tony Hill to leave MOSI

House price stability possible in 2012

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