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07:00, 4 FEB 2010
Updated22:58, 30 MAY 2013

Brian Dick's Rugby Round-Up hits the screens for the first time. Hear the latest interviews, match analysis and comment and pitch your questions to our expert on Midlands rugby.

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Energy Battery storage developer secures £10m for expansion Harmony Energy has 14 projects around the UK including in North Devon and Wiltshire

Grimsby Fish Sheds regeneration proposals could create 1,000 jobs

The project would see the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of eight buildings offering commercial, community and industrial space

CBI boss Rain Newton-Smith on EU ties and the challenges facing universities

On a visit to Wales the CBI director general said she is confident that membership levels will return to pre controversy levels, but will take time

Manchester economy flat amid 'slow recession'

Business confidence steady as firms continued to see rising costs

North East business leaders regain confidence amid profit growth and fewer administrations

A survey of firms shows an encouraging start to the year though insolvency experts warn challenges still face some sectors

Food and Drink Greggs named UK's second strongest brand outgunning bigger consumer companies The FTSE250 brand shares the top ten rankings with the likes of Costa Coffee, Tesco and Bentley

Mount Stuart Wealth Management targets growing client funds to £1bn

Founded by Codey Rees, cousin of Louis Rees-Zammit, the Cardiff headquartered firm is looking to drive its professional sporting clientele.

The British Business Bank's new £130m fund for Wales makes first small loans into three firms

The small loans element of the fund is managed by BCRS

Dragons' Den alumni set for growth after funding deals to take heating tech global and to grow honey business

DiscreteHeat plans to grow across Europe and North America

North East energy firm 0800 Repair forms partnership with TSG Building Services

The deal combines the skills and resources of two companies with collective turnover of over £100m

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Battery storage developer secures £10m for expansion

Harmony Energy has 14 projects around the UK including in North Devon and Wiltshire

Kromek secures £2.3m order from US for nuclear security products

The order comes from a US federal organisation that is an existing customer for the County Durham firm

New £1m support programme outlined for West Midlands tech sector

Funding has been allocated to five separate projects focussed on fields such as investment, AI and skills

Development Bank of Wales defends loan to firm that backed Vaughan Gething's leader campaign

Welsh Government

The bank's CEO said that Welsh Government ministers have no influence on its investment decision

Filtronic signs stellar deal with Elon Musk's Space X to boost orders

The Northern supplier to the telecoms, defence and space markets is set to see the US rocket company become a shareholder

CBI boss Rain Newton-Smith on EU ties and the challenges facing universities

On a visit to Wales the CBI director general said she is confident that membership levels will return to pre controversy levels, but will take time

Newcastle Falcons owner focuses on financial stability after challenging year

Business of Sport

Newcastle Rugby Ltd parted ways with Newcastle Thunder during the financial year but it has since re-entered the league with new owners

JD Sports says billion-dollar Hibbett deal will accelerate growth in 'the largest sportswear market in the world'

Hibbett is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and has 1,169 stores in 36 states

Dragons' Den alumni set for growth after funding deals to take heating tech global and to grow honey business

DiscreteHeat plans to grow across Europe and North America

RSA Insurance strikes new flexible office deal with Cubo

Company has secured new office space in trio of English cities to house around 250 staff

£2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money moves closer as shareholders are sent offer details

Virgin Money also updated shareholders on its current trading

Video game studio Starlight Games founded by Psygnosis and Sony veterans aims to help young people into industry

'Our vision is to foster a creative ecosystem where talent can flourish'

West Yorkshire retailer Flair Furniture snaps up assets of e-commerce business Cuckooland

The Heckmondwike company has acquired Cuckooland’s website and assets

Wain Homes says 'broken planning system' is hitting housebuilders as market remains subdued

Developer remains upbeat despite falls in turnover and profits

Asda announces £1bn earnings as its number of stores tops 1,000

The Leeds-based chain saw a growth in clothing and food sales to nearly £22bn last year

Durham firm Alexander Battery Technologies targets £100m turnover

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The Peterlee company has seen revenues rise in its latest accounts