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James Robinson

Prudhoe councillor offers support after Testerworld pharmaceutical company goes into administration

A county councillor has offered his support to residents after a major employer went bust and ceased trading

It was revealed last week that Pharmaceutical wholesaler Testerworld, which has bases in both Prudhoe and Newcastle, had collapsed into administration.

The company employed 86 people in Prudhoe alone, with 68 made redundant on May 9. In Newcastle, 13 of the 23 staff members lost their jobs.

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