Credit crunch sinks Ship pub

Published 7 August 2008

One of west Cumbria’s best-known pubs has closed as the county’s drinks trade slips further into the financial mire.

Sellafield pay talks collapse

Published 7 August 2008

PAY talks between management and nuclear workers at Sellafield have broken down.

Stamp of disapproval

Published 7 August 2008

GOVERNMENT plans to freeze stamp duty to kickstart the housing market would actually damage it, according to a Carlisle builder.

Companies having to raise prices

Published 6 August 2008

ALMOST half of small businesses are increasing their prices because of the rising cost of energy, fuel and services, according to new research today.

Rock’s losses of £585.4m

Published 5 August 2008

NORTHERN Rock today announced losses of £585.4 million for the first half of this year as the number of customers falling behind with mortgage payments jumped sharply.

Business confidence ‘plummets’

Published 5 August 2008

BUSINESS confidence has fallen in every region of the country, while the outlook for manufacturing firms is downbeat.

Estate agent shuts its Maryport office

Published 5 August 2008

Plunging house sales have forced Smeatons Estate Agents into major changes, including the closure of its Maryport branch.

Boom time at Carlisle Cavrays factory

Published 4 August 2008

Carlisle's Cavaghan & Gray food factory has seen a leap in sales as the credit crunch forces families to ditch fresh produce in favour of cheaper frozen meals.

MUM NOMINATES NURSERY FOR AWARD

Published 4 August 2008

A CARLISLE nursery has been nominated for a prestigious business award by a mum who sends her kids there.

The Cumberland to be sponsors

Published 2 August 2008

THE Cumberland Building Society has been named official sponsor of the Community Involvement category of the CN Group Business Awards 2008.

Stephanie’s 15 years of service

Published 2 August 2008

A CARLISLE housing boss has been rewarded for 15 years service.

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY AT HOTEL

Published 2 August 2008

A CUMBRIAN hotelier has sealed a £1.5m deal to buy a landmark Cumbrian hotel – from his parents.

CN Business Awards

Published 2 August 2008

CN GROUP – publisher of the News & Star – has launched its first ever business awards.

Tory leader joins Cumberland

Published 2 August 2008

Radioactive storage proposal

Published 1 August 2008

RADIOACTIVE waste could be stored in a former opencast mine near Whitehaven.

Be a winner in awards

Published 1 August 2008

WORKINGTON businesses are being urged to put aside the current economic gloom and get involved in Cumbria’s premier business awards.

How breaches of contract can carry unforeseen consequences

Published 1 August 2008

WE ALL know that if a party breaches a contract, it has to compensate the other for any losses. But consequences can be far-reaching, so how far will the courts go in awarding damages?

Recycling service for businesses

Published 31 July 2008

CARLISLE City Council may extend its successful household-waste recycling service to businesses.

Support but no cash for Youth Zone

Published 31 July 2008

CARLISLE City Council says it is backing plans for a £4.2m Youth Zone but will not put in any cash.