Business

New man in charge of butcher’s stall at Carlisle Market

Carlisle Market butcher photo There's a new smiling face in Carlisle Market – butcher Christopher Kendall. The 50-year-old is now the proud owner of CK and KC Sons Ltd – trading as Nattrass’s.

Last updated 22 October 2012
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£100,000 makeover for north Cumbrian store

A department store is undergoing a £100,000 renovation to improve the experience for shoppers.

Last updated 19 October 2012
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Late night shopping returns to Cockermouth

Late night shopping will return to Cockermouth after a successful event last year.

Last updated 19 October 2012
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Cumbrian MP says Scotland must take waste back under independence

jamiereeeed Copeland MP Jamie Reed is demanding that Scottish nuclear waste at Sellafield is sent back if Scotland becomes independent.

Last updated 18 October 2012
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Cumbria's jobless total down in September

Unemployment in Cumbria fell again last month.

Last updated 18 October 2012
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Hawkins Bazaar to reopen Carlisle city centre shop

Hawkins Bazaar photo A shop in Carlisle that closed earlier this year is to re-open.

Last updated 18 October 2012
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30 jobs as clothing giant H&M gets Cumbrian store go-ahead

Dave Fletcher photo The final hurdle has been cleared for clothing giant H&M to open its new store in Workington next month.

Last updated 17 October 2012
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Apprentices join Cumbria's highways team

Twenty young people are setting out on the road to new careers by starting apprenticeships with the highways department at Cumbria County Council.

Last updated 17 October 2012
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Top award for boss of Cavaghan and Gray's parent company

The ultimate boss of Carlisle ready-meals producer Cavaghan & Gray has won a food-industry award for “outstanding business achievement”.

Last updated 16 October 2012
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Promo films aim to put west Cumbria on map

A series of films have been made to showcase and increase tourism numbers in west Cumbria.

Last updated 15 October 2012
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Woman's Twitter plan to help Cumbrian businesses network

Michelle Masters photo An exciting new use of social media is helping Cumbrian businesses network.

Last updated 15 October 2012
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Hoopers in Carlisle reopens as 'value' designer store

Hoopers photo Hoopers department store in Carlisle has reopened as a discount designer outlet.

Last updated 15 October 2012
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Training to become west Cumbria tourism ambassadors

Young professionals from the service industry in west Cumbria have gone to tourism school to learn more about what the area has to offer visitors.

Last updated 15 October 2012
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Virgin asked to continue running West Coast Mainline after franchise ends

Virgin has been asked to continue running services on the West Coast Mainline for another few months, the Government said today.

Last updated 15 October 2012
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Watchdog calls for urgent improvements at Cumbrian care home

Branthwaite Nursing Home photo A care home has been ordered to make urgent improvements after serious concerns over the care and welfare of residents.