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Trade union Unity's membership falls by half in seven years

Union suffers as ceramic jobs go

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

MEMBERSHIP of trades union Unity has fallen below 5,000 for the first time.

Accounts filed by the organisation show the former potters' union had 4,953 members in 2009 – compared with 5,871 in 2008 and 10,063 in 2003.

But it is all a far cry from 1971,...

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100 jobs up for grabs as supermarket prepares to open

Store steps up recruitment

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

MORE than 100 jobs will be created when a supermarket opens in two months' time. Sainsbury's new store in Newcastle is almost complete and should be...

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Scientists strike it rich in oil search

From left, Compact Science Systems technical director Dennis Leigh, Michelin Development Fund business development manager Dave Smith and fund director Mike Cole.

Monday, September 06, 2010

A PIONEERING firm which is breaking into the oil exploration market using technology developed for a mission to Mars has been handed a funding boost....

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Pottery body hosts forum

Monday, September 06, 2010

TIME is running out for companies to register for an industry forum on how the Government can support the ceramics sector. The North Staffordshire...

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Bentley sales boss returns after 6 years

Monday, September 06, 2010

LUXURY car-maker Bentley has appointed a new board member for sales and marketing. Alasdair Stewart is returning to the Crewe-based firm after six...

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Agency is the template for... new agencies

Monday, September 06, 2010

THE work of doomed regional development agency Advantage West Midlands (AWM) is to be used as a guide for the organisations set to replace it. The...

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Royal date for caterers

Karen Kemp, will be selling goods at 'A Garden Party to Make a Difference'.

Monday, September 06, 2010

A STAFFORD firm has been chosen to feature at a garden party organised by The Prince of Wales. The Local Tart Company, run by Karen Kemp, will be...

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Producer nets deal to cover football for Danes

Inspired commercial director Chris Gibbs, left, is helping create films for Danish TV's Premier League coverage. Above, Stoke City keeper Thomas Sorensen and, below, manager Tony Pulis featured in the firm's first project.

Monday, September 06, 2010

KEELE production firm Inspired Film & Video has landed a deal helping a Danish broadcaster with its coverage of the English Premier League. SBS TV...

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Salon success surprises owner as new services move in

Monday, September 06, 2010

A YOUNG mum who launched her own hair and beauty salon less than three months ago is already expanding the company. Natasha Curmi has welcomed two new...

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'Conservative' sector causes bank concern

Monday, September 06, 2010

UK MANUFACTURING growth slowed to a nine-month low last month, according to n ew figures. The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply's (CIPS)...

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