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Fabrick of the Region 2

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 : 00:00:00 GMT

The second of the Fabrick of the Region broadcasts.

Prince's Trust Trainee pockets �4,000 for charity after two weeks work placement at Pimlico Plumbers

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 : 00:00:00 GMT

Prince�s Trust Team programme trainee Aaran Davids spent two weeks on work experience with Pimlico Plumbers� team of experienced technicians � and on his last day took home a cheque for �4,000 for the youth charity. The 19 year old from Walthamstow was on board at Pimlico - London�s largest independent plumbing and service company - learning the ropes as a carpenter, and, after grafting hard on the tools, collected a �4,000 donation for The Trust. The money was raised by the Pimlico Plumbers Band, from sales of a charity CD released after they won a BBC One talent show � Tonight�s the Night. For more information click this link

Adam Named As Winner Of Coast & Country's Innovative future leaders scheme

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 : 00:00:00 GMT

Coast & Country has given teenager Adam Pearce the chance of a lifetime � his first step on the career ladder. The 15-year-old pupil at Laurence Jackson School, Guisborough, has been declared the winner of Coast & Country�s Future Leaders scheme and has been awarded an apprenticeship with the housing and regeneration company, starting in 2011, as his prize. Under the innovative project, students from four schools, in the Redcar & Cleveland area, were set a series of challenges. They became involved in a series of community projects, which they devised and for which they were given a budget. These included community centre makeovers and the creation of patios and other amenities in residential areas. An outward bound course was also held where team leadership and organisational skills were assessed. For more information about Coast & Country, visit their website

ROK EMPLOYS NEW INSULATION SYSTEM TO PROVIDE AN ENERGY FIRST FOR BRISTOL

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 : 00:00:00 GMT

National Building and maintenance specialist Rok is working on a pioneering improvement programme for a tower block in Bristol, thought to be the first in the UK to benefit from the Government�s Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP). Rawnsley House, a block of 131 flats in Easton, is having a new insulated roof and a special external insulated cladding system - all in a bid to help residents reduce fuel bills and cut carbon emissions.

HENDERSONS HOSTS BUDGET LIVE! EVENT

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 : 00:00:00 GMT

Stockton-based Henderson Insurance Brokers and the Institute of Directors have held a special budget event for business leaders from North-East. Budget Live! on June 22 allowed guests to watch George Osborne�s emergency Budget and then hear a panel from politics, business, and trade unions discuss its implications. The Budget was broadcast live to an audience of leading North East business leaders and was followed by a Question Time-style debate featuring a panel comprising Peter Wilkinson, Group Claims Director of Henderson Insurance Brokers, Alastair Thomson, North East Chairman of the Institute of Directors, Alan Milne, Regional Officer, of the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union and Lord Bates, of the Conservative Party. The event was held in Meadow at Lingfield Point, Darlington, one of the largest single storey office buildings in the North East of England, which is owned by Marchday plc. Meadow uniquely offers an open-plan high specification office space of up to 100,000 sq feet, on a single level, making it ideal for modern office occupiers such as call centres. The contemporary space is fully fitted out and is ready to go complete with underfloor data cabling. For more information about Henderson Insurance Brokers For more information about Lingfield Point For more information about the IoD

Tenant participation is key as Coast & Country Invests in its services

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 : 00:00:00 GMT

Coast & Country Housing, one of the largest housing and regeneration companies in the North East, has launched an investment programme to further improve its services to tenants.

Time2Buy

Tue, 25 May 2010 : 00:00:00 GMT

The Durham and Tees Valley Affordable Homes Show will give people who may have thought they could not afford it the opportunity to own a brand new home of their own.

Jane Asher Opens Priory�s London Specialist School For Children With Autism

Fri, 7 May 2010 : 00:00:00 GMT

Jane Asher, renowned actress and president of The National Autistic Society, officially opened the Priory Group�s new specialist education facilities in south west London. The Priory Lodge School is a purpose-built day school for young people with autistic spectrum disorders, in particular Asperger�s Syndrome and associated learning difficulties. It is situated in the grounds of the existing Priory Hospital Roehampton. For more information visit The Priory website

Priory opens first Leeds care home

Wed, 5 May 2010 : 00:00:00 GMT

The Priory Group, the UK�s leading independent provider of mental healthcare, has opened the doors to its first care home for older people in Leeds. Atkinson Court in Leeds was officially opened by former Leeds United and Scotland star Peter Lorimer. For more information on Priory Group and its services click here Share

The North East Shadow Monetry Policy Committee Votes To hold Rates Again - May 2010

Tue, 4 May 2010 : 00:00:00 GMT

Two days before the General Election, the North East Shadow Monetary Policy Committee has voted unanimously for a hold in the Bank of England base rate. The Shadow MPC is organised by The Northern Echo, the North East Chamber of Commerce and Arlington Financial.