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The Apprentice finalist to pass on expertise to Cumbrian pupils
A star from hit TV show The Apprentice is hoping to give Cumbrian pupils the inspiration to brush up on their business skills.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Cumbria's first 'eco buses' hit the road
Cumbria's first diesel-electric hybrid service buses have hit the road, helping to make Carlisle greener, quieter and less polluted.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Cumbria's unemployment rate returns to downward trend
Unemployment in Cumbria resumed its downward trend in March following a sharp increase in January and February.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Carlisle credit union hits 2,300 members and £1m assets
A credit union set up in 2004 as an ethical alternative to doorstep lenders and loan sharks now has 2,300 members and assets of £1m.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Skills centre opens in west Cumbria to train apprentices
A new skills centre has opened to cope with increased demand for apprentice training and to help mould a whole new workforce.
Last updated 17 April 2013
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Wasdale walkers’ minibus scrapped
A Saturday minibus link to Wasdale Head has been scrapped after it carried only 39 passengers over the whole of last summer.
Last updated 17 April 2013
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Record half-year results for Carlisle's Carr's Milling
Carr's Milling Industries, the Carlisle-based agriculture, food and engineering group, today revealed record half-year results.
Last updated 17 April 2013
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Cumbrian recruitment firm agrees £16m refinance deal
Recruitment firm NRL Group has agreed a £16 million refinance deal with Barclays to fund acquisitions.
Last updated 15 April 2013
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£150,000 expansion plans for Cumbrian aquarium
The Lake District Coast Aquarium at Maryport has drawn up expansion plans.
Last updated 15 April 2013
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Story Homes manager shortlisted for award
A site manager at Story Homes’ Magellan Park development in Whitehaven is in the running for a top industry award.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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£3 million crane helping with Sellafield building clean up
A multi-billion pound project to clean-up one of the most radioactive buildings at the Sellafield site took a major step forward this week.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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£3m plan to double size of Cumbrian business park
Greengarth Business Park at Holmrook, near Seascale, is poised for a £3 million expansion.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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Cumbria's productivity among lowest in country
Productivity in Cumbria is among the lowest in the UK, according to new figures.
Last updated 11 April 2013
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Cumbria leads way on female directors
Cumbria has a higher proportion of new female company directors than anywhere else in the country.
Last updated 11 April 2013
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Two years without a roadworks accident in Cumbria
Road workers in Cumbria are celebrating one million working hours and almost two years without an accident.
Last updated 11 April 2013
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Drop in profits for Rheged operator Westmorland Ltd
Westmorland Ltd, operator of Tebay Services on the M6 and Rheged near Penrith, has reported a sharp fall in profits.
Last updated 10 April 2013
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Best Easter ever for Gretna Gateway Outlet Village
Gretna Gateway Outlet Village has reported its best-ever Easter weekend.
Last updated 10 April 2013
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Westlakes Engineering highly commended in national award
Westlakes Engineering has been highly commended in the specialist-consultancy section of a prestigious national award.
Last updated 9 April 2013
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Cumbrian haulier invests £650,000 in new vehicles
Longtown haulier Wm Armstrong has invested £650,000 in new vehicles.
Last updated 9 April 2013
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New masterplan to boost Carlisle city centre business
A masterplan aimed at boosting business and pinpointing potential growth areas is being drawn up.
Last updated 8 April 2013
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