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Industry big fish lands bait giants

Bustling: The Dynamite Baits warehouse near Cotgrave, now owned by Finnish fishing tackle company Rapala.

Friday, September 03, 2010

A NOTTS firm famous for helping anglers land big fish has hooked up with another industry giant in a multi-million takeover deal.

Dynamite Baits, based in Cotgrave, makes baits used by anglers across Europe to help net freshwater fish like carp.

Now, it has been...

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Food ban at pub

Friday, September 03, 2010

A pub was banned from serving food after its kitchen was shut down following an inspection from environmental health teams. The Bakers Arms, in The...

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Norton motorbike roars back into land speed record books

Friday, September 03, 2010

A MOTORCYCLE made by Castle Donington manufacturer Norton has set a world land speed record. The firm's Norton's 961 Commando Special Edition clocked...

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UTAH SALT FLATS HAS A HISTORY OF STAGING WORLD RECORD ATTEMPTS

Alan Cathcart on the Norton 961 Commando SE.

Friday, September 03, 2010

THE Bonneville Salt Flats has been the scene of many historic land speed record attempts. In particular, this densely-packed salt pan in northwestern...

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Nursery business anticipating good demand for its trees

Friday, September 03, 2010

GREEN shoots of recovery have already been predicted by one West Lindsey business as it prepares for the start of the planting season. And the team at...

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Rolls-Royce probe as hole rips through failed engine of passenger jet

The damage to one of the Qantas jet's engines. Passengers said they saw flames shoot from the engine shortly after take-off.

Friday, September 03, 2010

THIS dramatic picture shows damage caused when a Rolls-Royce engine failed in mid-air. It reveals a hole torn in the Qantas airlines flight from San...

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JCB chief Sir Anthony sees first day of engineering academy

Friday, September 03, 2010

THE next generation of engineers and business leaders have taken part in their first day of studies at a £22 million academy. Yesterday, the JCB...

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Bombardier-Virgin train to promote rail travel as green

Friday, September 03, 2010

DERBY train-maker Bombardier has teamed up with rail operator Virgin to promote the environmental benefits of travelling by train. A Virgin Super...

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County firm offers helping hand to dry out flood-hit Big Brother house

Friday, September 03, 2010

A NEW Lincolnshire company may lend a helping hand to the set of reality TV show Big Brother. Heavy rainfall on the set of the Channel 4 show at...

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Short list is created for family business awards

Friday, September 03, 2010

FIRMS from across Derbyshire have been shortlisted for new awards that recognise the importance of family businesses. Hodgkinson Builders, of Derby,...

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