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Town centre sees 'much-needed' regeneration work begin after traders demand market changes
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The rejuvenation work on Hyde's outdoor market has begun - and should be completed by early 2025. But four of the town's outdoor market stalls have already been removed as part of the plan
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British shoppers pull back on major purchases amid budget concerns, impacting pre-Christmas retail sales
Deloitte
The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes dropped by 0.7 per cent in October
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North East business life: community, charity and award events of the week
People
Companies featured this week include The Banks Group, Lockheed Martin and Viasat, Specsavers and º£½ÇÊÓƵ Docks
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Lincolnshire care home group hires 135 new staff since becoming family-owned last summer
Employment
Home From Home Care has 11 homes for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental and physical health needs
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Five reasons why Hillarys Group is a great place to work
Employment
Home-grown company is proud to have been a part of the Nottinghamshire business community for 50 years
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No Christmas shortages here says Hancocks Sweets
Food and Drink
Hancocks Loughborough store manager Dean Miller said its depot in the town has seen an increase in trade in recent weeks
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Greggs plans to double turnover with ambitious five-year plan
Food and Drink
Later openings, more stores and the possibility of overseas sites have been announced
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South West staycation boom predicted to last until end of 2021
Economy
St Austell Brewery sees hotel bookings surge for autumn beating figures for 2019
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The Outrageous Bride magazine that is tapping into new trend for zombie, Goth and even Viking weddings
Events
'The wedding industry has been decimated, but people are still planning, and finding quirky ideas are not that outrageous'
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The man behind the South Wales castle with big plans for its future
Ford
Nigel Ford bought Fonmon Castle, in the Vale of Glamorgan, for £3.6m two years ago and it has been a turbulent time getting the place ready for visitors
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Plans unveiled for Newcastle hotel's rooftop cinema, wedding and conference venue
Hotels
Gainford Group has welcomed the potential reopening date in June, saying both phases of the Above venue will be ready
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Food waste firm Warrens Group taps into pumpkin power to fuel fleet this Halloween
Environment
Leftover pumpkins will fuel the recycling specialist's fleet as well as heat homes in the North East
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How you spend your money could make or break a local business, says Ben Cottam
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The Head of External Affairs, FSB Wales, says now businesses have never needed us as much as they do now  
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Alnwick Garden aiming to be part of North East coronavirus recovery
Leisure & Touism
Accounts show the visitor attraction had had its busiest year before the coronavirus lockdown
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Tesco records £551million profit with hike in online shopping
Tesco
The business has been focusing on prices in recent months, trying to out-compete rival Aldi, which has been eating into the market share of more established retailers
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The story behind the rebrand that saw a Welsh drinks company grow by 500%
Halloween
The fruits drinks firm Flawsome! was previously called Get Wonky but a name change and new strategy has taken the company to new heights
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‘I can’t just hibernate until everything’s back to normal’: Meet the businesswoman who launched a events company in the middle of the pandemic
Events
"I have this stubbornness in me that’s like this would be the ultimate ‘anything is possible’ if I can steer this business through a global pandemic, in one of the worst hit industries"
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Innovative campaign helps Derby digital agency land top international award
SMEs
Fluid Ideas recognised for work with Midlands visitor attraction
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Alnwick Garden toasts soaring visitor numbers thanks to good weather and great events
Leisure & Touism
The Alnwick Garden Trust said the Northumberland attraction enjoyed a busy year thanks to stunning weather and lots of events
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Just one in five concerned small business owners prepares for no-deal Brexit
Barclays
"As the risk of a chaotic no-deal Brexit on 31 October remains alive and kicking, it is worrying that many small firms have either not prepared or are finding that they can't prepare."
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Seasonal homewares supplier Triflora International boosted by £800,000 funding deal
SMEs
The business has established a global supply chain, with relationships with a host of suppliers in China, Hong Kong and across Europe.
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Ferry firm stages mock voyages to prepare for no-deal Brexit chaos
Brexit
Brittany Ferries to carry out 15 'dry-run' sailings from º£½ÇÊÓƵ to France
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Boris Johnson's message to business: Satellites, free ports and GM crops
Boris Johnson
New PM says ports and businesses WILL be ready for Brexit as he tries to rally the whole country
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Chancellor Philip Hammond quits as Boris Johnson prepares to take over as PM
Boris Johnson
Warning for new PM over no-deal Brexit
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