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Firm comes out to fight for trainees

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:52:21 GMT

A TRIO of South Tyneside apprentices are engineering success after getting a foot on the career ladder.

Licensing watchdogs to restrict taxi numbers

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:22 GMT

A HIKE in the number of Hackney carriage drivers on South Tyneside roads has been ruled out.

Ten years of creative flow for company

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:40:52 GMT

PARTY hats are in order as a South Tyneside company with designs on future success celebrates its 10th birthday.

Seafood firm helps meadow project blossom

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:34:29 GMT

A SOUTH Tyneside seafood company is making a big splash on behalf of the local environment.

7,000-tonne concrete platoon floated on the Tyne

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:27:35 GMT

A HUGE re-enforced concrete pontoon, weighing almost 7,000 tonnes, was floated on the Tyne today.

Industrial landmark bites the dust

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:11:43 GMT

GOING ... going ... gone!

TRAFFIC: Police issue weather warning for drivers

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:26:02 GMT

NORTHUMBRIA Police are warning drivers to take extra care.

One Trinity’s Green centre wins award

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:13:07 GMT

A CUTTING-edge South Tyneside business centre’s hi-tech ‘green’ credentials have helped it win a prestigious construction industry award.

PICTURES SPECIAL: Minister praises moves to boost apprentices

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:10:14 GMT

A LABOUR minister evoked the spirit of the Jarrow March as he praised moves to boost job opportunities for young people in South Tyneside.

Council accused of snub to market traders

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:27:30 GMT

Council chiefs have been accused of ‘doing nothing to help’ South Shields Market – after deciding to not take part in a nationwide initiative urging shoppers to back local traders.

Firm’s in gear to gain top ‘Oscar’

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:14:14 GMT

A SOUTH Tyneside car company is getting into gear for top motor trade prizes.

Drop in South Tyneside jobless figure is welcomed

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:12:16 GMT

A COUNCIL economic boss today welcomed another fall in South Tyneside’s jobless total.

Traders’ rage over power blackout No 10

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:58:08 GMT

IT was a case of deja-vu for fed-up traders in South Tyneside yesterday after their power supply was cut for the tenth time this year.

Funeral family keeping it traditional

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:20:48 GMT

A TRADITIONAL approach to funerals is being offered by a new South Tyneside businesswoman.

Buses set to cover tunnels’ closure

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:55:47 GMT

A FREE bus service will operate from next week after the closure of the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels.

SLIDESHOW: Minister waxes lyrical about factory

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:04:51 GMT

BUSINESS Secretary Vince Cable waxed lyrical about an iconic South Tyneside clothing manufacturer while announcing the creation of more than 130 new jobs on a visit to the borough.

PICTURE SPECIAL: Tyne is alive with shipping

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:09:28 GMT

THE Tyne is coming alive again – and local photographer Kevin Blair is capturing it.

VIDEO ... Vince Cable announces 130 jobs for Barbour

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:25:21 GMT

BUSINESS Secretary Vince Cable waxed lyrical about an iconic South Tyneside clothing manfacturer while announcing the creation of more than 130 jobs on a visit to the borough.

130 new jobs for South Tyne

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:23:42 GMT

More than 130 new jobs are to be created at a South Tyneside factory.

Car company getting into gear to grow

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:58:41 GMT

A SOUTH Tyneside car company celebrated its 10th birthday by getting into gear for expansion.