JCB celebrate million diggers
JCB are celebrating the production of the one millionth digger since the business started in 1945, that is enough machines to stretch from here to Australia.
JCB and Land Rover celebrate milestones
Two of the regions biggest businesses have been celebrating important milestones. JCB, the digger maker, has produced its one millionth machine since it started 67 years ago.
And 65 years ago, Land Rover produced its first car. The company threw a party, with that very first model as the guest of honour.
Our Business Correspondent Mark Gough reports on two very special celebrations.
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