Cricket helmet could prove match-winner

03/07/2009 06:13:00

Kumar Sangakkara in the new helmet.A new lightweight helmet worn by Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara in this summer's World Twenty20 tournament could prove a match-winner for the manufacturing firm behind the design.

Greene King sees profits fall

Brewing giant Greene King has reported a 15pc drop in profits after being by “extremely challenging” trading conditions. The Bury St Edmunds-based company recorded pre-tax profits of £118.

A National Express train arriving at Norwich station.Norwich-London rail line franchise threat

02/07/2009 09:02:00

The government today threatened to strip National Express of the right to run rail services in East Anglia after taking the train firm's Scotland to London services into public ownership.

Features

The current drive for offshore wind farms echoes the push into the North Sea 40 years ago. With some strategic thinking, the region could become the centre of expertise for the industry, say experts.Billions up for grabs – but are we on course?

A week ago, the government said billions of pounds-worth of contracts were up for grabs to build new offshore windfarms. The opportunities are lucrative, but the energy industry in East Anglia is held back by only one thing – a lack of homegrown graduates.

Personal Finance

Couple win their cash back after payment protection insurance wrangle

A couple who paid thousands of pounds for payment protection insurance (PPI) have got their money back after winning a fight against a well-known loans company.

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Future 50 mentors and stars of future

The EDP's search for the Future 50 - 50 East Anglian entrepreneurs who will be the ones to watch - has entered a new phase this week. Our panel of judges are putting their experience and expertise to use by mentoring some of the candidates.

Farming

Norwich livestock market must stay closed - City Hall

01/07/2009 08:30:00

The boss of a livestock market is calling for the site's council landlords to reopen it after it was closed indefinitely because of a row about an unpaid water bill.

Women's Business

First impressions in the interview room

I was on Radio Norfolk recently with careers adviser Ann Starkie and image consultant Sarah Morgan. We were there to discuss the challenges faced by those who unexpectedly find themselves back on the job market.

Commentary

Vote disasters may bring tough action

The prime minister may have already decided to respond to an electoral drubbing on Thursday by making Ed Balls chancellor of the exchequer. Many of his Labour critics would be spitting blood, but would they summon the nerve to bring matters to a head? Political editor Chris Fisher doubts it.

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