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American restaurant set to open in Cumbrian town
An American-style restaurant and cafe could open up in Maryport this summer.
Last updated 6 May 2013
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Sellafield appoints new boss
Sellafield has a new boss, just three months after brushing aside claims that managing director Todd Wright was about to go.
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Cumbrian firms warned to move with times or lose online custom
A new business in Cockermouth is creating web sites specifically designed to be viewed on smart phones.
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Innovators plug into energy opportunities in Cumbria
More than 200 movers and shakers from the energy sector are expected to descend on west Cumbria this autumn for eboc ’13.
Last updated 3 May 2013
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Work to start on new berths at Whitehaven harbour
Work will start next week on a £1.2 million scheme to create another 120 berths at Whitehaven harbour.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Northern Rail denies union claims over casual staff
Northern Rail has denied union claims it is replacing staff with contract workers and casual staff.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Tyre giant Pirelli wants to expand Cumbrian factory
Pirelli is applying to extend the warehouse at its Carlisle tyre factory, which it says is full to capacity.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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New £400,000 west Cumbrian climbing challenge only second in UK
Pre-school children – and sporty pensioners – can all test a new £400,000 climbing attraction when it opens next week.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Third hotel in west Cumbria gets four-star rating
The Sella Park Country House Hotel has become the third hotel in west Cumbria to achieve four-star status.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne buys Lake District lodge
The allure of the Lake District has proved too strong for Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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National award for west Cumbrian engineer
A man has beaten off competition from thousands of engineers to scoop a national award.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Long service awards for James Walker workers
Seven employees from James Walker in Cockermouth have been celebrating after receiving long service awards.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Carlisle Business Breakfast Club meeting
Business people who habitually put off decisions should grasp the nettle and go to Carlisle Business Breakfast Club on Friday.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Jobs hope over Penrith industrial estate expansion
A jobs and economic boost could be on the cards at an expanding industrial estate.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Britain's Energy Coast looks for board members
Britain’s Energy Coast (BEC), the economic-development organisation bidding to revive west Cumbria, is looking for two people to join its board.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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£150m Carlisle housing development launched this week
A £150 million housing development on the northern edge of Carlisle will be launched to the public this week. (10 comments)
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Go-ahead given for major schemes in Whitehaven
Two major new developments have been given the go-ahead within a few metres of each other on Hensingham Main Street, Whitehaven.
Last updated 26 April 2013
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Cumbrian YMCA building to become flats, training centre
A £2.8 million plan to revive a much-loved Whitehaven building and give it a new purpose has been roundly welcomed.
Last updated 26 April 2013
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Cumbria Tourism Awards finalists revealed
The finalists for the 11th Cumbria Tourism Awards have been unveiled.
Last updated 26 April 2013
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Carlisle's first tourism conference almost fully booked
CARLISLE’S first tourism conference takes place tomorrow and is almost fully subscribed.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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