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Air chief's pledge over Norwich flights

Pledge to restore Norwich to Amsterdam flightThe UK boss of Air France KLM has reaffirmed the company's commitment to restoring the fourth daily flight from Norwich to Amsterdam which has been cut for the winter period.

Energy group predicts revenue drop

Bosses at offshore energy group Acteon are predicting a fall in revenue this year following a drop in world oil prices. The company, made up of 17 businesses providing specialist services in the offshore oil and gas sector and previously one of the UK's fastest growing firms, has seen demand fall after crude oil prices fell from a peak of more than $130 (£78) a barrel in spring 2008 to less than $40 (£24) at the end of the year.

Investment sets new firm running

A horse owner let down by expensive and poor quality bedding for his animals has invested £750,000 in a new production plant to make it himself. Former hairdresser Tim Howard, father of European Championship showjumper Portia Howard, has owned stables for more than two decades and said he was unable to find bedding to meet his needs at a reasonable price.

Farming

North Norfolk farmer wins county's top conservation prize

A North Norfolk family farm with unchanged field boundaries for more than 200 years is the latest winner of the county's top conservation award. Arable and livestock producer Herbert Kittle, of Briston, near Melton Constable, was presented with the Ian MacNicol Memorial Trophy by John Hurst, on behalf of the sponsors, solicitors Birketts.

Awards

Business awardsEDP Business Awards 2009
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Women's Business

With friends like these

Over the past weeks I have become aware of the phrase “critical friend”. It has frequently popped up during conversations with like-minded businesswomen.

Features

Great YarmouthOuter Harbour - the inside story

Eddie Freeman, chief executive of Eastport UK is one of the speakers in today's Shaping Norfolk's Future conference. But as the Yarmouth outer harbour finally gets ready for business, has it delivered what was promised? Public affairs correspondent Shaun Lowthorpe reports.

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Future 50

Business Guide
EDP Business Guide 2009

Destination Growth
EEDA Destination Growth


Personal Finance

Beware the Venus Fly Trap scam

Beware the Venus Fly Trap. No, not the carnivorous plant, but the scam that could cost you dear. A few rogue traders may be lurking among the honourable businesses at trade shows and exhibitions around the country - and there's a trick the rogues use to try to persuade you to part with your cash.

Commentary

Lawyer's letter from Shanghai - part 2

One of the attractive things about travel is the chance to taste other cultures. Unfortunately, the tourist's experience of foreign life is just that, a small sample.

 


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