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Horticultural excellence is big business
02 April 2008
The Chelsea Flower Show is not only a magnet for garden lovers, but is a key part of the East Anglian commercial 'outdoor' sector. ED FOSS reports in advance of this year's May extravaganza.
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Climate 'danger zone' for businesses
02 April 2008
A number of major industries that have strong presences in the east of England are at particular threat from climate change.
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Farmer sets industry a challenge
19 March 2008
FARMING: Campaigning pig farmer Richard Longthorpe has set a challenge for farmers and growers to get behind efforts to improve training across the industry.
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Local shops fight back on high streets
24 January 2008
RETAIL: What has been billed as Britain's biggest ever retail survey has revealed today what many of us already know: independent shops offer better service. ELAINE MASLIN takes a look at the results and why independents are good for Norfolk's high streets.
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Farming industry faces uncertain times
01 October 2007
“Things are changing so fast it is mind blowing”. That was the simple summing up by at least one farmer responding to a groundbreaking survey released today that aims to provide a snapshot of the industry in East Anglia.
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Manufacturers reap investment rewards
04 September 2007
MANUFACTURING: After years of decline, Britain's manufacturers are enjoying a renaissance with rising orders at home and abroad, two surveys have revealed.
Research by manufacturers organisation EEF and accountants Grant Thornton found order books had strengthened significantly over the past three months.
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High street music feels the pinch
22 August 2007
ENTERTAINMENT: The announcement by ChoicesUK that it had gone into administration is just the latest blow to the high-street music industry. ADAM AIKEN and HOLLY WILLIAMS report
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 Fims banks on Swedish-style service
11 July 2007
FINANCIAL: A bank that entered the corporate market in Norfolk three years ago claims to have shaken up the sector - and says it is confident it can continue stealing business from some of its more established and better known competitors.
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 Building safe workplaces in construction
04 July 2007
With latest figures for fatal and major injuries showing a downward trend, the construction industry is becoming safer. But, says construction inspector with the Health & Safety Executive, East of England, IAN COTGROVE, the industry could still do better.
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