Mine bosses deny plans will 'destroy' environment

Sirius Minerals says its operations at the proposed mine would be underground or covered by agricultural-style buildings, but opponents say it would be a “huge industrial development in a national park”

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A MINING firm, which hopes to create 1,000 North-East jobs in a £1.5bn potash project, has strongly denied criticism its plans will destroy the environment.

Steelmaker expected to reveal losses in financial report

'THEORETICAL EXERCISE': Workers at Tata Steel in Hartlepool

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A NORTH-EAST steelmaker is today expected to announce major losses in its full-year results, just days after writing down the value of its European operations by more than £1bn.

70 Tees Valley youngsters offered a pathway into work

6:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A TRAINING charity has secured new funding to offer 70 young people the chance to take the first steps towards a career in industry.

Former World Championship driver has new international success exporting cars

2:40pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

AN EX-RALLY driver turned car dealer has seen exports from his business boom since the recession.

North-East chemicals firm denies closure reports

The Sabic Olefins cracker at Wilton

2:32pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A PETROCHEMICALS firm, which is cutting more than 100 North-East jobs, says it is not closing part of its business in the region.

Positive outlook for manufacturing

11:18am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

MANUFACTURERS continue to expect strong output growth in the next three months, according to the CBI’s latest monthly Industrial Trends Survey.

Business development organisation adds £30m to investment fund

6:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A NORTH-EAST business development organisation has added £30m to its investment fund.

Transport bosses say North-East business and airport will benefit from London £25bn aviation hub

Durham Tees Valley Airport

6:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A £25BN aviation hub can galvanise a loss-making North-East airport and be a catalyst for increased foreign investment, it has been claimed.

Entrepreneur Bethany dancing to own tune after awards

Bethany Ainsley, who runs Nouveau Fitness

6:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A NORTH-EAST entrepreneur has a spring in her step after winning two awards.

NECC: Take the first step into exports

2:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THE region’s great and good turned out last week to celebrate the achievements of the companies spearheading the North East’s overseas trade effort, writes James Ramsbotham.

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