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Peel Ports sees profit drop but Whittaker family dividends rise amid challenging market conditions
Ports & Logistics
Pre-tax profit at Peel Ports fell from £397.3m to £141.6m in the year to March 2024
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Teesside International Airport narrows losses but liabilities top £95m
Company Results
The publicly owned airport has drawn down nearly £90m of loan funding to fuel its operations and development
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Green Shipping Corridor launched between Tyne and Amsterdam in bid to decarbonise route
Economy
The project links the Port of Tyne with the Port of IJmuiden
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Bournemouth and Exeter Airport passenger numbers surge following Ryanair and TUI expansion
Transport
Regional and City Airports Group said the figures "highlight the strength" of regional airports in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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First Bus and FlixBus strike deal to expand services across South West
Transport
Jobs will be created in a number of regional depots including Bath, Bristol, Taunton, Truro and Weston-super-Mare
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Multimillion-pound fertiliser facility opens at Port of Tyne
Food and Drink
Hertfordshire firm Origin Soil Nutrition has invested alongside the port to create the warehouse and blending plant location
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Northumberland port signs economic development deal with American state
Economy
Port of Blyth will work with the Delaware Prosperity Partnership to development both area's economies
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Major milestone for landmark Teesworks wind factory as first delivery sails in
Energy
The £500m-plus SeAH Wind monopile manufacturing facility has the potential to create and sustain 2,250 jobs
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Lock seller Padlocks.co.uk acquired by John Good Group
NHS
Yorkshire firm says 'We’re going to go on an exciting journey together'
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Logistics group Fulfilmentcrowd set for growth in 2025 after posting record revenues
North West
Lancashire tech firm works with brands such as Ed Hardy, Penguin and Russell Hobbs
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Hundreds of jobs set for Immingham after freight terminal gets approval
Logistics
More than £200m will be invested at the site to create a new ro-ro terminal
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Swindon logistics firm acquired by Scottish shipping company
Deals
Wiltshire's Omni Channel Fulfilment will become part of the bigger Glasgow-based business following the deal
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Wiltshire transport firm collapses into administration
Insolvency and Administration
The business had been operating for more than 30 years
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50-year-old transport firm John K Philips Group moves to carbon-neutral Warrington headquarters
BT
Business founded in 1974 after John Philips bought a truck to deliver paint
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Jet2 says summer has brought strong late bookings as package sales grow
Leisure & Touism
The airline and package holiday business said winter booking levels were encouraging
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‘Next level’ investment will help transport firm SSO Logistics expand in Ireland alongside Irish Freight Solutions and Allied Fleet Services
Ports & Logistics
'This investment is about taking the business to the next level'
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Able Humber Port to get 'º£½ÇÊÓƵ's first' electric HGV charging site
Energy
Automotive industry joint venture Milence is pursuing the plans which aim to be central to decarbonisation of the diesel fleets
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Container storage terminal opens at Port of Liverpool as Maritime Transport plans expansion
Ports & Logistics
'This investment highlights the port’s strategic importance as a hub for both national and international trade'
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Port of Tyne hails resurgence in cruise ship calls marking 25 years of industry on the river
Leisure & Touism
Efforts have been under way to drive cruises to the International Passenger Terminal in the wake of Covid's impact on the industry
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Plans for a major clean growth hub at the Port of Barry revealed
Cardiff Capital Region
Owner of the port Associated British Ports had identified a 100 acre plus site for the hub which will be managed and operated by px Group
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New offshore decommissioning hub set to be launched at Port of Sunderland
Energy
Northern Metal Recycling says the site will help it tackle larger scale projects
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Associated British Ports appoint new leader for Humber sites
Yorkshire & Humber
Andrew Dawes will take over the firm's operations at Immingham, Goole, Grimsby and Hull at the end of October
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Humber Freeport marks first year of impact with £1bn of investment pledged
Energy
Major investments from global businesses have been committed to the Humber Freeport tax sites in Hull and Goole
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New warehouse completed at Port of Liverpool as Peel Ports says demand at dock remains strong
North West
Glencar says warehouse is equivalent in length to five full size football pitches
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WaitroseWaitrose opens huge distribution centre near Bristol as it plans more store launchesThe logistics hub in Avonmouth is the retailer's first in the region
Former Bristol and Cornwall Airport boss appointed director of Guernsey Ports
Appointments
Richard Thomasson will oversee day-to-day airport operations and help guide the organisation's long-term strategy
Port of Tyne reports big increase in revenues as cargoes rocket
North East
The port welcomed a record number of cruise ships and handled more than million more tonnes of cargo in 2024
Mersey Ferry Royal Daffodil hits 'significant milestone' as new images show progress on new vessel
North West
The £26m vessel is due to take to the water in 2026
Wincanton losses double after decision on GXO takeover is delayed
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The Wiltshire-headquartered business slipped into the red for the first time in more than 20 years
DealsDemolition firm Thompsons of Prudhoe acquired by Yorkshire firm Ashcourt GroupThe historic firm dates back to the 1940s and has been run by the family of its founders until now
Blackrow Group joins forces with OLG as part of £75m strategic partnership
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The two engineering companies are set to supercharge industrial growth across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Racing simulator company used by F1 and Ferrari secures €10.7m export contract
Deals
Dynisma's systems allow automotive manufacturers to virtually test and develop vehicles
Rejection for new rail service connecting North Wales with West Midlands and London
Transport
Government regulator throws out plans which would have increased services to the capital from stations in the West Midlands
ELO's Jeff Lynne: The lad from Birmingham who reunited The Beatles
Retail & Consumer
Electric Light Orchestra legend Jeff Lynne returns to Birmingham to take his place on Broad Street's Walk of Stars. Paul Cole asks about his place in history
DealsRacing simulator company used by F1 and Ferrari secures €10.7m export contractDynisma's systems allow automotive manufacturers to virtually test and develop vehicles
Co-op movement is one of the North West’s ‘biggest exports’: Greater Manchester hosts global celebration
The Co-operative
Global delegates marking UN International Year of Co-operatives 2025 visit Rochdale and FC United
Work on º£½ÇÊÓƵ's £1bn Golden Valley Development to start this year after 'milestone' reached
Technology
The government-backed scheme includes a new cyber innovation centre and hundreds of homes
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group tightens grip on Hugo Boss after 32% stake hike
By City AM
Hugo Boss has hit back at Frasers Group after the Mike Ashley-controlled retail empire said it does not agree with the German fashion giant's dividend policy
Bid to bring empty shopping arcade and nightclub back to life - with 'concern' about £1.2million property price
North West
The former Heritage Arcade, Rawtenstall, has been empty for around 25 years