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Pledge to restore Norwich to Amsterdam flightAir chief's pledge over Norwich flights

The 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

20/11/2009 05:45:00

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

20/11/2009 05:17:00

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.


Pioneer predicts hi-tech future for city

19/11/2009 05:47:00

A social entrepreneur who played a key role in the growth of Cambridge's world-renowned high-technology industry has said Norwich is well placed to follow in the city's success.


1978 F1 World Champion Mario Andretti in the car that got him there; the all conquering JPS Team Lotus type 79More than 1,000 apply for Lotus F1 jobs

18/11/2009 06:07:00

More than 1,000 people have applied for jobs at Lotus F1 Racing in the hope of being part of Norfolk's "formula one dream", the firm's new chief operating officer revealed last night .


Entrepreneur buys manufacturing firm

18/11/2009 05:50:00

The founder of a global fire extinguishing business has bought back part of the operation he set up 40 years ago. Entrepreneur Roger Carr retired from UK Fire International two years ago - but has now stepped back into the fray by acquiring the manufacturing arm of the business and factory at Ashwellthorpe, which will trade under the Britannia Fire banner.


Manufacturer eyes rising turnover

18/11/2009 04:51:00

A manufacturing business which designs and produces playground equipment believes it will top £3m turnover next year after moving into a new premises. Fenland Leisure Products (FLP) supplies climbing frames, swings and slides to the likes of schools and parks, and adult fitness equipment to commercial clients and the Ministry of Defence.


Push to promote Lowestoft as energy hub

14/11/2009 05:16:00

A major push began last night to persuade green energy firms to make Lowestoft their operations base when building wind turbines off the East Anglian coast.


North Norfolk recession recovery plan

27/10/2009 07:26:00

A proposed £1.1m recession recovery package for north Norfolk has been welcomed by business leaders.


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