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• Enterprising students to discover new route to employment

  Thursday 17 May, 2012

  A new Government led initiative to boost enterprise will see up to 4,000 entrepreneurial university students and graduates in England connecting with small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

• Bridges work along A1(M) at Darlington

  Thursday 17 May, 2012

  Maintenance work on three bridges over the A1(M) west of Darlington will get underway on Monday (21 May).

• Drivers reminded to 'BAG IT, BIN IT!' and keep roads tidy as the Olympic Torch comes to the UK

  Wednesday 16 May, 2012

  As the Olympic Torch relay gets underway this weekend, the Highways Agency is calling on road users to help tackle roadside litter and ensure that England's motorways and major roads provide safe and pleasant journeys during the summer of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

• North East roadworks update 19 - 25 May 2012

  Wednesday 16 May, 2012

  A1(M), Junction 60 to 61, County DurhamModerate delays are expected overnight on the A1(M) between Junction 60 and 61 for resurfacing works. There will be a full carriageway closure with diversion in place southbound between 8pm and 6am. The works will take place 21 May – 1 June.

• Wearside firm takes up global challenge

  Tuesday 15 May, 2012

  NE/015/12Software specialists Datawright break into ChinaA Wearside software specialist has taken up the global challenge and with the help of UK Trade & Investment the company has already managed to break into China.

• Landbanking companies thrown a curved ball by The Insolvency Service

  Friday 11 May, 2012

• New Groceries Adjudicator to protect suppliers from unfair treatment by supermarkets

  Friday 11 May, 2012

  Plans to set up the new Groceries Code Adjudicator moved a step closer today as the Bill was published in the House of Lords.