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• Firm helps iconic rum producer look to future 22nd Feb, 2012

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  Law firm Ward Hadaway has helped bring in a new era for the producer of North East...
• RGF cash there for small companies - Heseltine 21st Feb, 2012

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  Lord Heseltine has told Insider there is a "lot of money available" from the Regional Growth Fund for small companies. But the veteran Conservative, who is chairman of...
• Vet develops equine clinic after Barclays deal 21st Feb, 2012

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  Alnorthumbria Veterinary practice has secured funding for growth from Barclays Corporate.
• Datum360 eyes growth after cash injection 21st Feb, 2012

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  Datum360 has received £500,000 from the Finance for Business North East Technology Fund, managed by IP Group. The provider of software consultancy services to the oil and...
• Smith in vehicle subsidy boost 21st Feb, 2012

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  A Smith Electric Vehicles vehicle has been named among the first vans eligible for the government's new Plug-in Car Van Grant. Smith said the news made the economic rationale...
• New care venture set to create jobs 21st Feb, 2012

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  A development and project management duo, formerly affiliated with a Executive Care Group, has launched as an independent company. NorthStar, which is based in offices on Newcastle's...
• Niall Quinn leaves Sunderland AFC 21st Feb, 2012

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  Niall Quinn has said Sunderland AFC is ready to "really make a statement" after stepping down from his role at the club.
• Revenue passes £3bn at AMEC 21st Feb, 2012

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  Acquisitions and a "strong performance" in the oil, gas and mining markets have boosted revenue at engineering firm AMEC. Revenue has increased by 11 per cent to more than £3bn.
• Chinese JV for Tanfield affiliate 20th Feb, 2012

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  Washington-based work platform maker Tanfield Group has revealed its US associated company Smith Electric Vehicles has secured $25m (£16m) of investment.
• Amended plans for historic site set for green light 17th Feb, 2012

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  Modified plans for the Stephenson Quarter development in the heart of Newcastle have been recommended for approval ahead of a council meeting later this week. A mail sorting...
• CSC shareholders approve Peel deal 17th Feb, 2012

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  Shareholders of the shopping centre business behind the Metrocentre in Gateshead and Newcastle's Eldon Square have voted to approve a deal to acquire two sites from the Peel Group.
• Iconic development to be reopened 17th Feb, 2012

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  An iconic Newcastle housing development, which has been derelict for ten years, is to be reopened following a £2m revamp by Your Homes Newcastle.
• Mill Volvo in Tyne Theatre deal 17th Feb, 2012

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  Car dealership Mill Volvo has entered a two-year sponsorship deal with the Tyne Theatre.
• Government to sign nuclear deal 17th Feb, 2012

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  The government is to sign a deal with France which paves the way for the construction of new nuclear power stations. Hartlepool is one of eight sites which has been selected as...
• £6m Bestway store to create jobs 16th Feb, 2012

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  Independent food wholesaler Bestway is expanding with a new branch on the Team Valley Trading Estate in Tyne and Wear.
• Owners outline airport plans 16th Feb, 2012

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  The new owners of Durham Tees Valley Airport have briefed senior politicians about their plans for the airport.
• Sunderland company bags space cash 16th Feb, 2012

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  VIPER RF in Sunderland is one of 22 British companies set to share £2.5m of government funding for the development of space technology products.
• Work starts on £35m wind turbine facility 16th Feb, 2012

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  Piling has started on the site of a new £35m wind turbine drive train testing facility at Narec in Northumberland.
• Tourism Alliance acquires 'passionate brand' 16th Feb, 2012

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  A pair of North East regional tourism bodies has joined forces to purchase the intellectual property and branding for Passionate People Passionate Places.
• Jobs created as Utilitywise relocates 16th Feb, 2012

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  Utilitywise is set to create almost 200 jobs on Tyneside as it expands with a move to a new site. The energy and utilities consultancy, which works with clients across the UK,...