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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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Free gifts arrive for struggling Cumbrian farmers
A Good Samaritan has bailed out snow-hit farmers with a gift of desperately-needed fodder for their animals.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Survey reveals consumer spending slump in Cumbria
Consumer spending in Carlisle has fallen by nine per cent since 2008, while in Workington the fall has been 15 per cent.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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New soft cheese launched by First Milk
First Milk’s award-winning Lake District cheese brand is about to launch a new product called Quark.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Lakeland Radio broadcasting to Keswick area
Lakeland Radio has begun broadcasting to Keswick and the surrounding area.
Last updated 23 April 2013
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Workington MP's wife's joy at Queen's Award
Lady Anne Cunningham has spoken about her pride about being honoured with an award from the Queen.
Last updated 23 April 2013
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Apprenticeship boost for Cumbria's young job hunters
Thirty-eight apprenticeship vacancies are on offer to young job hunters in Cumbria.
Last updated 23 April 2013
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35 jobs lost as firm established 176 years ago enters administration
More than 30 people have lost their jobs after one of Langholm’s oldest firms went into administration.
Last updated 23 April 2013
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Award for Sellafield’s low lost time rate
Sellafield has been rewarded for achieving the lowest lost time accident rate since records began.
Last updated 22 April 2013
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Cumbrian exporters win Queen’s Award
Two Cumbrian businesses are among this year’s winners of the Queen’s Award to Enterprise.
Last updated 22 April 2013
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Initial plans lodged for 100 new homes at Dearham
One hundred new homes could be built on the edge of Dearham.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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