Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England) back issues from April 2008:
CHEERS; Let's raise a glass to the future success of Irish links.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... WHEN it comes to hitting the export trail, it's not all about expanding your operations to far-flung locations. Try looking a little closer to home. The Emerald Isle is a great economic opportunity for Tees Valley firms. While many of us have sampled the black stuff ...
Ireland: What you need to know... Export Focus Ireland.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... PASSPORTS/VISAS Personal identification is advisable to enter Ireland, eg passport or driving licence. (UK nationals do not require a passport to visit Ireland). EU nationals have the right to live and work in Ireland without a work permit. UK/EU ...
Take notice of the jewel that is the Emerald Isle; Export Focus Ireland.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: By JEZ DAVISON ACCORDING to international trade specialists, one of the most common errors made by exporters is to overlook opportunities on their own doorstep. The Emerald Isle may be only a stone's throw from the UK's western shores, but it holds untold ...
Support on offer from UKTI; Export focus: Ireland.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... UK Trade and Investment works with a wide range of partners to help Teesside firms enter and become more competitive in overseas markets. It offers a wealth of support including: Visits to more than 20 key international markets every year. Passport to Export - a free ...
First-class distributor is vital; Export focus: Ireland.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... JUDGING by Graeme Moore's experience of dealing with the Irish, it might be wise to double-check on the timing of a business meeting. "Having gone all the way to Cork, I discovered that the customer wasn't even in the country," he says. But for Graeme - a director of ...
Time to engineer a career; Business & financial advice Tees Valley Engineering Partnership.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: By MALCOLM POTTER, manager of the Tees Valley Engineering Partnership THIS is a great time to be involved in engineering, not only for Tees Valley companies, but for people interested in an engineering career, too. The sector is more buoyant than it has been ...
Support service on the right road; Business & financial advice.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... "WE ARE not what we were previously - we are dealing with businesses of all sectors and all sizes, from the very biggest to the very smallest. "That's what we've got to get across," says the man charged with one of the biggest shake ups of business support services that ...
CASE STUDY 1; Business & financial advice.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... WOMEN entrepreneurs often complain of being overlooked when it comes to accessing hard business advice, but Yvette Sheekey wasn't short of help when it came to cranking up her idea for Penelope's Pitstops. Her brainchild for a garage exclusively aimed at women drivers really ...
Client base being expanded; Business & financial advice CASE STUDY 2.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... BUILDING a profile in the crowded cybermarket is a hard task for small firms, but one ambitious Darlington-based lending brokerage has blazed a digital trail by building a web-based service, sourced through Business Link. Headed by business turnaround specialist Mark Blayney, ...
Award raised profile; Business & financial advice UK TRADE & INVESTMENT.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... AN AWARD-WINNING export entrepreneur is urging other firms in the region to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the North East Exporters Awards 2008. The awards, sponsored by UK Trade & Investment, One NorthEast and the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC), ...
Green loan puts oven on the menu; Environment.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... ANTI-CORROSION specialists ALM Group, which has a manufacturing base at Aycliffe and a coatings division at Fishburn, is going green with the help of The Carbon Trust. The Trust picked up the entire bill for installing more energy efficient equipment under its business loan ...
How Teesside traders can boost profits by using less; Environment.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: By SUE SCOTT TEES VALLEY businesses in the catering and hospitality sector - including pubs, hotels, restaurants and gyms - are being encouraged to cut costs by using less. Companies in the sector are among the biggest wasters of water, energy and food, but ...
Forest of fun; Commercial Property Play area a land of adventure.(Features)
Apr 01, 2008 ... A NEW playground will offer babies, children, teenagers and adults a taste of the rainforest when it opens its doors to a world of adventure. The project is being developed in a unit on the site of a former bus depot at Morton Trade Park in Darlington and is expected to attract ...
A few pennies go a long way; Tees Pride Hospice's big boost from little boxes.(Features)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: By KAREN McLAUCHLAN DARLINGTON Building Society is helping a charity demonstrate if you look after the pennies the pounds will take care of themselves. The society is backing St Teresa's Hospice fundraising initiative to raise pounds 500,000 to pay for a new ...
Count the days to cut-off date; Tees Pride.(Features)
Apr 01, 2008 ... TIME is running out for people to take part in the Evening Gazette's Get a Better Life campaign. People have until the end of the month to sign up to the major health and fitness project. More than 900 people have already pledged to improve their lifestyles - but ...
Loud and proud; Tees Pride.(Features)
Apr 01, 2008 ... TEES PRIDE is the Evening Gazette's campaign in support of future regeneration of the Tees Valley. It sets out to link organisations and companies firmly with their communities, making Tees a better place to live, work, study and do business. Now in its seventh ...
Loving every minute; Business Champion Despite the problems in the meat industry.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: JEZ DAVISON BY HOOK and by crook, some-time farmer and full-time meat trader Stewart Munro has forged a multi-million pound company from one of the hardest sectors in the business. JEZ DAVISON meets the man who knows his rib eye from his brisket FOR A MAN who ...
Stewart Munro: Inside story; Business Champion.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Business philosophy: "Pick yourself up, because nobody else is going to" Favourite holiday: Lanzarote - "I have a second home there" Business mentor: Dennis Hart - "For teaching me some harsh lessons!" ...
Brand is behind success stories; Business Champion.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: By JEZ DAVISON WHEN I once asked Richard Branson why his Virgin businesses were so successful, he replied very simply: "the brand". His point was that the Virgin name had generated a long-lasting popularity which had allowed the group to withstand any ...
People.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... LEGAL practice tbi has appointed residential property solicitor David Canwell, right, and conveyancer Pat Cheshire, far right, to its Hartlepool residential conveyancing department. Pat and David will handle residential property matters including sales, purchases and mortgage, ...
Pets prove a growing business; Small business.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... A COUPLE who established a pet-sitting and dog walking business last month have revealed plans to take on staff within the next year and buy another franchise. Jackie and Phil Spence recently established the Stockton branch of Paw Pals - the Swindon-based firm's first outlet in ...
Budget steps fail to cheer our firms; Small business.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: By JEZ DAVISON DESPITE Government measures to appease small businesses in the recent Budget - including concessions on capital gains tax and stalling the introduction of a clampdown income shifting - a new survey reveals Tees Valley firms are among the least confident in ...
WE RAISED THIS MUCH; Sell-out concerts bring in pounds 14,000.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: By RON LIVINGSTONE PERFORMING arts students have raised a staggering pounds 14,000 from performances for the hospital that cared for their former principal. Ayme Fitzgerald, daughter of Spotlight Performing Arts' founder Lindsey Fitzgerald, said recent ...
IN BRIEF: Formula for success.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... A DARLINGTON student has qualified for the second round of an international chemistry competition. The Royal Society of Chemistry competition invites students to sit a demanding paper with the top 10 UK entrants invited to round two to select a ...
IN BRIEF: Drop in for chat.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... A DROP-IN session for breast cancer patients will be held on Monday, April 7, at the Duchess of Kent Hospital in ...
IN BRIEF: Sharp at cards.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... BRIDGE results for Elmwood, Stockton, on Friday, March 28, were: 1 Francis Smith and ...
Cheers, we're best in contest.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... THE Students' Union at the University of Teesside has been voted the best in the North-east. It beat competition from students' unions across the North-east and Cumbria to win the Best Bar None award. The award, which was developed by Greater Manchester Police and is ...
YOU BET! Are bookies staff biking for good cause?(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: By ANDY PASSANT CHARITY was the odds on favourite to win when betting shop workers set off on a cycling challenge. The 14 riders got on their bikes for a 26-mile fundraising ride from Middlesbrough's Albert Park to Great Ayton and back. All the ...
Save energy at roadshow.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... A ROADSHOW gave Redcar and Cleveland tenants the low down on cutting fuel bills and helping the environment. Coast & Country Housing's roadshow took place at the Severn Road Community Centre, Redcar. Mark Freeman, Coast & Country's sustainability officer, gave ...
Nursing ambition.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... A NURSE education information event takes place at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton on Wednesday at ...
It was about 7am and people in their pyjamas came out and started clapping...that really made me feel we were starting to get there.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: SIMON WALTON FIVE years ago today Sean Price started work as Chief Constable of Cleveland Police, a force which had suffered years of controversy and was rated the worst performing in the country. Here Mr Price speaks to Gazette crime reporter SIMON WALTON on the ...
Degree of pride at college.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... A PARADE of graduates streamed through Darlington town centre for an inaugural university awards ceremony. It was the first graduation for students who have achieved a University of Teesside award at Darlington College. Among the graduates was business leader Alasdair ...
Off to the prom - 10 years on.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... FORMER pupils of a Teesside school finally have a chance to dazzle at the prom - 10 years on. In 1998, pupils at Hall Garth School in Acklam did not get a prom, unlike many other school leavers. But now they can pull on their ball gowns and dinner jackets for a reunion prom. ...
IN BRIEF: Lauren proves a prize learner.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... YOUNG mum Lauren Gibson has won an iPod after making the decision to return to education. Lauren, 24, of Billingham, attended an open day at the University of Teesside's School of Health and Social Care to find out more about diploma and degree courses in ...
IN BRIEF: Police advice.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... CLEVELAND Police Crime Reduction Officer, PC Ian Solomon, holds a crime ...
IN BRIEF: Drop in for coffee.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... A COFFEE morning will be held at Normanby Methodist Church on ...
IN BRIEF: Support meeting.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... ME support in Cleveland is meeting at Cherry Hill Nursery cafe on ...
Jail trio find it's a fair cop ... to raise cash.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... AN UNLIKELY trio of prisoners staged a successful breakout from a Teesside jail - but it was all for a good cause! The three "criminals" were all nicked from their places of work or worship and driven to the Billingham cells for a "cooling off" period. Their family, ...
FROSTIE BLAST FOR WIND FARM; Ex-presenter joins villagers in fight.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: By NAOMI CORRIGAN VILLAGERS have formed an action group to fight a proposed wind farm near their homes. At a meeting in Bishopton village hall near Stockton, they pledged to fight the plans by Pure Renewable Energy to protect the countryside and the wildlife ....
TEES pride: Water way to make our mark! Teesside lake wins national recognition.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: By SAM BEATTIE A MIDDLESBROUGH lake once blighted by vandals has been making waves as one of Britain's best regenerated waterways. Over the years the odds have been stacked against Hemlington Lake, which has suffered vandalism, anti-social behaviour and ...
Help us to help these children urge students.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... YOUNG people from Teesside are raising cash to fund a Sri Lankan trip of a lifetime. Later this year, 18 young volunteers from Eston Park School, Eston, will travel to help teach in, and refurbish classrooms at, a pre-school in Athidiya. Several fundraising ...
Producer returns to roots.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... AN AWARD-WINNING film producer was made a guest of honour as he returned to the university where he once studied. Roger Shannon graduated from Teesside Polytechnic in 1976 with a humanities degree. The 55-year-old has gone on to work with actors such as Bill Nighy, ...
Stay healthy - just like us.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: By MARIE LEVY CAMPING in the snow and 10-mile hikes are all in a day's work for Scouts in Saltburn. The youngsters have proven it is never too early to start thinking about getting fit. Even the Cubs and Beavers of the group are getting in on the ...
Cemetery cars action.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... ONLY funeral, emergency and maintenance vehicles are to be allowed into Eston Cemetery after talks between funeral directors, Redcar and Cleveland Council and the Friends of Eston Cemetery. The ...
Fast food plan is thrown out.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... PLANS to turn a disused South Bank pub into a fast food shop have been thrown out. Permission was sought to change the old Cleveland pub, in South Terrace, to a shop and a hot food takeaway. Planning officers recommended approval, saying that while concerns about ...
Sign up to health to beat clock.(News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... TIME is running out for people to take part in the Evening Gazette's Get a Better life campaign. More than 900 people have already made the pledge to take part in the health and fitness project. But April 30 is the cut off date for anyone else wanting to get involved. ...
Pick of the day.(Features)
Apr 01, 2008 ... BBC1 Holby City (8.00pm) Serial womanizer Michael does his best to worm his way into Connie's good graces after she catches him and Donna together in the locker room. Worried that she might spill the beans, he tries to convince her that she misread the situation. ...
FILM OF THE DAY; Accepted (Sky Movies Comedy, 10.00pm).(Features)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Justin Long stars as a high school dropout who, upon being denied a place at his chosen colleges, resolves to set up an educational institution of his own in collaboration with ...
PICK OF THE DAY; Live WTA Tennis (Eurosport, 6.00pm).(Features)
Apr 01, 2008 ... The Sony Ericsson Open. Coverage of the opening quarter-finals from Crandon Park Tennis Centre in Miami, where Serena Williams is the defending champion. The American continued her imperious progress at this stage last year with victory over Nicole Vaidisova, winning her fourth successive ...
CATCH THE ACTION.(Features)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Live Masters Tennis (Sky Sports 2, 4.00pm) The Sony Ericsson Open. The seventh day's play from the Tennis Centre at Crandon Park in Miami, featuring the fourth-round matches. Roger Federer's quest for a third successive title here was ended by Guillermo Canas at this stage of ...
Family Life: Dear Doc.(Features)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Dr Nick Simons Q DEAR Doctor, my 11-year-old daughter is due to have a rubella vaccination carried out at school but is most reluctant, partly because of fear of the injection and partly because of fear of showing herself up in front of friends. Is it possible for my GP ...
Family Life: What is... OSTEOPOROSIS?(Features)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Compiled by MARIE TURBILL and JOANNE WELFORD Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones, causing them to become ...
Family Life: Fit tip.(Features)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Compiled by MARIE TURBILL and JOANNE WELFORD TRY power walking before breakfast for a fat burning wake up call (20 minutes at least). Do the same on an evening ...
Family Life: Three ways to... increase your water intake.(Features)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Compiled by MARIE TURBILL and JOANNE WELFORD 1. Start the day with a cup of hot water with a squeeze of fresh lemon to give your digestive system a boost. 2 ....
Family Life: DAVID Atkinson.(Features)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Compiled by MARIE TURBILL and JOANNE WELFORD WHEN it comes to living a healthy and active life it would be fair to assume that firefighters are among those leading the way. It is a job that demands physical fitness, stamina and strength. So a healthy exercise and eating ...
Family Life: Expert's verdict on food and fitness.(Features)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Compiled by MARIE TURBILL and JOANNE WELFORD We asked Glyn Amos, director of Oxygym in Billingham and Redcar, to analyse David's diary. DIET "On most days the firefighter eats sensibly for breakfast. Every day should start with a healthy breakfast ...
Ryan puts the heat on more powerful rivals.(Sport)
Apr 01, 2008 ... RYAN CHAMPION showed his class in the North Yorkshire woodland he knows so well to claim third place in the Whitby-based North Humberside Forest Rally. Champion, from Castleton, and co-driver Jemma Bellingham, were quicker than many of the more powerful World Rally Cars in their ...
Wing family are set to take flight; Neal's on wheels.(Sport)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: Martin Neal THE Flying Wings have set their sights on more soaraway success in 2008. The Middlesbrough family - dad Mally Wing plus sons Lewis and Callum - all enjoyed a great 2007 on the autograss track. Now two of them have had new cars built for ...
Happy return for John.(Sport)
Apr 01, 2008 ... GUISBOROUGH'S John Banks is celebrating his first clear-cut victory since returning to trials riding last year. He showed them all how to do it as he took victory in Guisborough DMC's trial at Ajalon House, Fryup. Run in brilliant spring weather after torrential rain ...
George adds Boro steel; THE BIG PICTURE The Boat's back where he belongs.(Sport)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: ANTHONY VICKERS THE REHABILITATION of midfield general George Boateng continues. The veteran Dutch destroyer has deservedly earned the plaudits with a string of imperious displays in recent weeks to roll back the years and add some steel just when Boro needed ...
Market report.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... BANK shares staged a surprise rally in London today as investors shook off the latest write-downs relating to sub-prime investments in the United States. Barclays, Alliance & Leicester and Royal Bank of Scotland posted gains of 3%, despite additional write-downs worth pounds ...
National praise for skills service.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... A PIONEERING approach to helping businesses develop employees' skills, which was piloted in the North-east, is to be rolled out across the UK. Business Link North East and the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) North worked together to make it easier for companies to identify ...
Cash boost secured; Millions will help position university as a leader A BRILLIANT CAREER IN TEES VALLEY.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: By SUE SCOTT THE University of Teesside has secured one of the biggest tranches of Government cash to build on its ground-breaking work in employer-led learning. The pounds 5.2m from the Higher Education Funding Council for England announced today should add ...
Region is a developing export centre.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Byline: By JEZ DAVISON MANUFACTURING bosses claim Teesside is developing into a nationally recognised export centre, as a nebusiness poll revealed 42% of businesses are looking to expand into new overseas markets. According to manufacturers, niche foreign markets are ...
Leaders showcase town at Westminster.(Business)
Apr 01, 2008 ... HARTLEPOOL business leaders make a ground-breaking visit to Westminster this week as they attempt to change perceptions of the area. Representatives from eight companies will spend several days at the Houses of Parliament promoting Hartlepool as a business ...