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1. 1. Metrolink bosses consider plans to run trams on train tracks

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 May 2012 Transport bosses are keeping a close eye on a pioneering bid to run trams on train tracks in Yorkshire – amid hopes Metrolink could also hit the railways. They plan to monitor the development of a £58m tram-train scheme in Sheffield which has been given the green light from government.

2. 2. Hughes Safety Showers seeks funding to fuel growth

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 May 2012 A manufacturer of specialist safety equipment is seeking equity funding as it looks to roll out expansion plans, including the launch of operations in Singapore.

3. 3. Conferences give £822m economy boost

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 May 2012 Businesses were given an £822m boost last year thanks to a series of high profile conferences and events.

4. 4. George Osborne celebrates start of north west Enterprise Zone

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 May 2012 Chancellor George Osborne has hailed the start of Enterprise Zone status for a north west innovation hub as “a shot in the arm” for the region.

5. 5. B3 Industries' subsidiaries Manchester Cables and FTTX put into administration - 100 jobs at risk

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 May 2012 Two Manchester subsidiaries of copper cable and fibre optic manufacturer B3 Industries have been placed in administration, potentially jeopardising 100 jobs.

6. 6. Peel Holdings to sell two key sites

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 May 2012 Peel Holdings is to sell two key Trafford Park sites.

7. 7. Genr8 in talks to build £1bn portfolio

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 May 2012 Ambitious developer Genr8 is in talks over two major north west projects, as it builds a £1bn portfolio.

8. 8. Argent undergoes restructuring

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 May 2012 Argent, the developer behind the revamp of Manchester’s Piccadilly district, is introducing a new structure to its business.

9. 9. 10,000 sq ft goal almost reached at World Freight Terminal

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 May 2012 Almost 10,000 sq ft has been let at Manchester Airport’s World Freight Terminal.

10. 10. Sales forecasts boost recruitment

    Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 May 2012 Retailers took on more staff for the first time in nearly a decade in May as stores geared up for an anticipated sales boost this summer.

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