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Details are sketchy right now but Michael Meacher, the minister in charge of the Rural Task Force, has announced that Devon, Cumbria, the North East and Welsh Borders will benefit from the emergency £23m

Scott-sponsored Colin McRae will officially open the new downhill course at Nevis Range on Friday 11th May

It’s profitable but it’s not soapy enough for Boots The Chemists: “It does not fit with our strategic intent,” said a Boots spokesman. According to the Sunday Times, a number of bidders are circling the bike and auto accessories chain. However, Boots said today that no bid has been received and the chain is not for sale

Foot and mouth hasn’t cripple Falcon, as Tandem Group plc reports better results and a £5m paydown of debt

The weekly trade magazine for retailers doesn’t mention Halfords very often but today it devotes a whole page to the store and logo redesign and the new emphasis the 410-strong chain has on wooing the enthusiast customer