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According to Moore Large MD Nigel Moore, the Derby-based company is undertaking a structural overhaul in order to "remain competitive in a changing world of cycle and accessory distribution in the UK". It has been a "difficult year" and the company overhaul includes four job losses

The new director will be charged with doubling the use of the National Cycle Network. Ads will be placed in The Guardian on Monday, and in next week's Marketing Week

After a full re-examination of Raleigh's factory planning proposal, Nottingham city councillors have - again - given the green light to the Bulwell site

The two-year long deal between the bike maker and the car maker is to come to an end in January. Budget cuts are given as the reason. UK importer Paligap says it is negotiating with other out-of-the-bike-industry companies to become co-sponsors

The European P&A trade organisation has voted in Willo Blome of Germany as its new president, and Pascal Marchand of France as vice president