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Steve's tobacco shop a breath of fresh air for smokers

Some of the unusual tobacco for sale at Harrison's News.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

FORTY years after first setting up shop in Grimsby, one long-standing newsagent has revealed the secret to his success.

Loyal customers continue to travel from and wide to visit Steve Harrison's store on Freeman Street where discerning shoppers can snap up everything...

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Furniture gets the rock and roll treatment from Rolling Stone's relative

Jo Wood, estranged wife of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood, with a chair made by Matthew Rowlands, of Wish Interiors.

Friday, July 30, 2010

FROM Aston Martins to rock and roll art – this Grimsby upholsterer is hoping to sew up the market when it comes to funky furnishings. Matthew...

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VOTE: Healthy eating habit takes hold in North Lincolnshire

HOME-GROWN: A customer buys locally produced food at the Pink Pig in Holme Lane, Bottesford. Picture: David Haber

Friday, July 30, 2010

NUMBERS of people choosing healthy, locally grown foods are rocketing, according to local producers. As farmers' markets boom and farm shops offering...

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Popular ice cream maker Tony Sargent to be laid to rest

GOOD OLD DAYS: Pauline and Tony Sargent outside Huckleberry's CafÃ© before he was struck down with illness. Picture: Simon Kench

Friday, July 30, 2010

THE funeral of Barton businessman and well-known ice cream maker Tony Sargent is due to take place today. Mr Sargent, whose brand of ice cream is a...

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'This is not the time to lose wonderful facility'

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Hull City Council has served notice on the tenants of Hull's World Trade Centre Hull, throwing the future of the building into doubt. Private business...

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Funky furniture wins couple fruity offer from agent

Becky and Alan Fraser at their Funky Furniture store in the old fruit market area of Hull.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

A CITY land agent was so impressed by his young tenants' arty interior decor that he offered them a new business proposition. Paul Fielder, the owner...

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Recession tests bank relations

CREDIT CRUNCH: Neil Williams, regional director of corporate banking for Santander, say the pressure is on.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

FINANCE: Tighter credit conditions have tested the relationship between banks and companies and put pressure on finance directors, according a leading...

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Funding warning for local authorities

DECISION TIME: Richard Kendall, of Hull And Humber Chamber Of Commerce.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

PUBLIC SECTOR: Local authorities in the region have been urged to reach a rapid decision on their new local economic partnerships (LEPS) in order to...

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Rainbow spans the Atlantic to Canada

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

An environmentally-friendly landscaping firm is cashing in on the opportunities created by the Clipper 09/10 Round The World Yacht Race. Rainbow...

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Shop move on the cards

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

RETAIL: A local business woman is expanding her gift card business. Claire Billany, who took over Occasions in Hedon in 2008, will move the business...

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