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RETAIL WOES ... a new retail report paints a mixed picture of fortunes on the high street.

High street is back from its low-point

A NEW high street shopping survey paints a mixed picture for the future of retailing in South Shields.

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DOUBLE ORDER ... the Neptune Despina and, inset, its sister-ship the Neptune Larissa sail into the Tyne. Pictures by KEVIN BLAIR.

Double contract’s tide of hope for Tyne yard

A DOUBLE repair contract has provided a timely, if temporary, business boost for a South Tyneside yard.

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FRESH FEARS ... A&P Tyne managing director Stewart Boak.

Yard boss warns of more job cuts if navy deal is lost

A SOUTH Tyneside shipyard boss has warned of the “significant” threat to jobs ahead if a major defence contract is lost.

HOPES FADING ... for Trench UK at Hebburn.

Workers running out of hope as plant nears closure date

HOPES are fading fast for dozens of jobs at a famous engineering company in South Tyneside.

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BANGER TO RIGHTS ... butcher Gordon Robson has won nine awards for his meat products at a regional ceremony.

Butcher Gordon is top of the chops

A SOUTH Tyneside butcher proved himself a cut above the rest as he came top of the chops in a competition.

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'Jobs crisis' ... South Shields MP David Miliband.

Miliband to tackle youth jobless crisis

SOUTH Shields MP David Miliband has described youth unemployment in the town as “in crisis”.

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JOBS FEARS ... at South Tyneside District Hospital, which could share some departments with Gateshead's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Fears over hospital jobs axe

FEARS have been raised that jobs may be axed in South Tyneside due to a potential hospital department merger.

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Work comes in ... The Rockwater1 being taken to A&P in Hebburn.

Revival continues at jobs-blow yard

THE arrival of another new ship contract is signalling the continued revival of a South Tyneside yard.

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VALUABLE SKILLS ... Students at the Apprenticeship Academy at Tyne Dock, South Shields, receive certificates to mark the completion of their 12-week pre-apprentice course.

Welcome to the world of work

A GROUP of teenagers in South Tyneside are preparing to take their first steps into the world of work.

Return to form .... Scott Catlin with youth worker Kirstie Mactaggart.

Helping jobless find top form

JOBLESS young people in Hebburn are boosting their employment prospects by acquiring new skills and confidence.

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Wednesday 08 February 2012

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