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Cumbrian engineer qualifies as biomass installer

Andy Hibbert photo A plumbing and heating engineer from Walton, near Brampton, has become one of the first to qualify as an approved biomass installer.

Last updated 12 March 2013
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Apprenticeships for funeral care unveiled in Cumbria

Co-operative Funeralcare has unveiled the UK’s first funeral apprenticeship programme.

Last updated 12 March 2013
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Bid to boost growth on Cumbrian industrial estate

Council chiefs hope a new plan will make it easier for businesses to grow – and create jobs – on an industrial estate.

Last updated 11 March 2013
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Huge sewage pipe completes journey to Cumbria

A kilometre-long pipe which was towed in sections across the sea from Norway last year has completed its journey to Whitehaven.

Last updated 11 March 2013
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Stobart Group ejected from FTSE 250 after share price plunges

Stobart photo Logistics company Stobart has been ejected from the FTSE 250 index after its share price plummeted.

Last updated 11 March 2013
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Clothing firm rises from ashes of Cumbrian Remploy factory

Sewing machine photo A new clothing business has risen from the ashes of Cleator Moor’s Remploy factory, which closed last August.

Last updated 8 March 2013
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Gretna hotel helping school leavers forge career

Gretna hotel photo Smiths Hotel in Gretna Green is helping school leavers forge a career in the hospitality industry.

Last updated 7 March 2013
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Growth fund deadline alert for Cumbrian firms

Time is running out for businesses to apply for the latest tranche of cash to be released from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund.

Last updated 7 March 2013
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Sellafield nuclear site creates an extra 142 jobs

Todd Wright photo Sellafield has announced that it is creating an extra 142 jobs. (15 comments)

Last updated 7 March 2013
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Jobs to go as Cumbrian bus firm closes

Messengers Coaches photo A Cumbrian coach firm is to close at the end of May with the loss of jobs.

Last updated 7 March 2013
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Lagoon one of Longtown firm's most challenging jobs

Annan crater photo Residents of Annan could be forgiven for thinking a huge new crater on the outskirts of town is the result of a meteor strike.

Last updated 6 March 2013
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New look for puddings firm launched by Cumbrian farmer's wife

Country Puddings photo One of Cumbria’s food-industry success stories has a new image.

Last updated 6 March 2013
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Japanese giant Toshiba in talks over west Cumbria nuclear plants

One of the world’s best-known electrical manufacturers is involved in talks to build three nuclear reactors in west Cumbria. (8 comments)

Last updated 5 March 2013
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Cumbrian hotel for sale for £700,000

Chase Hotel photo The Chase Hotel at Corkickle, Whitehaven, is on the market with an asking price of £695,000.

Last updated 5 March 2013
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Scrap ‘hidden’ beer tax, Cumbrian brewers tell chancellor

Beer festival photo Cumbrian brewers are backing moves to scrap the beer-duty escalator ahead of the Budget on March 20.

Last updated 4 March 2013
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Advice event for Cumbrian businesses

Cumbrian businesses looking for advice on how to expand are invited to attend a free event designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) achieve their growth potential.

Last updated 1 March 2013
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