Business
Sun shining over the Horizon for 30 years
A Workington firm is celebrating 30 years in business next week.
Last updated 9 February 2012
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Change ahead for West Cumbrian Lloyds TSB branch
Maryport could have a Co-operative Bank branch by the end of next year, replacing the town’s Lloyds TSB.
Last updated 9 February 2012
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Workers in strike vote at West Cumbrian building firm
Staff at a Flimby construction firm are being balloted for industrial action after rejecting a pay deal.
Last updated 9 February 2012
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Will Mary Portas high street plan benefit Maryport?
A rescue plan for the country’s rundown high streets by queen of shops Mary Portas is being investigated by Maryport traders. (2 comments)
Last updated 9 February 2012
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Plan to relocate smoked food firm
A Maryport smoked food business is planning to move to a new factory in Workington.
Last updated 9 February 2012
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Maryport bank to close at end of April
Maryport's HSBC bank in Senhouse Street is to be closed because of a lack of custom. (5 comments)
Last updated 3 February 2012
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West Cumbrians step up for Flimby shoe firm’s TV advert
A hundred West Cumbrian people will star in a national TV campaign later this year.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Support for Maryport Blues Festival
A Maryport couple who have lived in the town less than a year are throwing their full support behind the annual blues festival.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Fashion store to close in national shake-up
A Workington town centre shop is closing down after 17 years of trading. (4 comments)
Last updated 2 February 2012
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New working groups for Cockermouth chamber of trade
Cockermouth and District Chamber of Trade has been restructured to make it more responsive and inclusive for all its members.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Jennings’ dark ale is the toast of regional contest
Jennings Brewery’s Sneck Lifter ale has been named as one of the region’s champion beers.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Climbing wall plan for new cafe and play area
Plans to add a cafe, play area and indoor caving area to Keswick Climbing Wall have been lodged with the Lake District National Park. (1 comment)
Last updated 2 February 2012
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West Cumbrian building firm stops trading
A long-established Maryport building business has stopped trading, putting up to 20 people out of work.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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New move to turn Workington site into seaside community
Plans to turn Workington’s former steelworks site into a housing and holiday complex have been resurrected. (1 comment)
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Long story of Workington book firm
A West Cumbrian woman is celebrating 30 years with a Workington book wholesaler. (2 comments)
Last updated 26 January 2012
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‘This is about building homes for the future’ - Fred Story
The boss of the company behind plans for a £65 million housing boom in the Allerdale area truly is a giant in the world of house building. (5 comments)
Last updated 26 January 2012
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Workington home estate name change to honour James Duffield
A new Workington housing development has had its name changed to honour the man regarded as the founder of the town’s steel industry. (1 comment)
Last updated 19 January 2012
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Ernie cuts his last stone
A Cockermouth stone cutter has retired after 50 years in the trade. (5 comments)
Last updated 19 January 2012
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Lattimer builds on its success with top award
Cumbrian house builder George Lattimer has been named the best in Britain for the eighth time.
Last updated 19 January 2012
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£65 million housing boom for West Cumbria
Plans have been revealed to build 46 new homes in Great Clifton. (4 comments)
Last updated 19 January 2012
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