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Derelict Whitehaven church fails to sell at auction

A derelict church failed to sell when it went under the hammer – but there are hopes it could be bought soon.

Last updated 6 October 2012
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Passengers must not suffer due to West Coast Mainline shambles - watchdog

Virgin train photo A passenger watchdog says it is critical that travellers do not suffer as a result of the West Coast Main Line contract shambles.

Last updated 6 October 2012
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Worries nuclear repository decision delay may not be long enough

Keith Hitchen photo A delay in deciding whether Cumbria should remain in the running to house a new nuclear dump may still not be long enough.

Last updated 6 October 2012
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Sellafield nuclear power station plans still on track, says Britain’s Energy Coast chief

The chairman’s of Britain’s Energy Coast has received assurances “at the highest level” that plans for nuclear new build at Sellafield remain on track.

Last updated 5 October 2012
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Virgin in talks to run West Coast Mainline after franchise ends

Virgin train photo Virgin is in high-level talks about running the West Coast Mainline after its franchise expires in December.

Last updated 5 October 2012
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Flats plan for former Workington bar

Another west Cumbrian nightspot looks set to be turned into flats.

Last updated 5 October 2012
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Jobs to go when fuel sales stop at Cumbrian petrol station

Jim Nelson photo Three jobs will go when the pumps shut down at a long-established petrol station at the end of the month. (14 comments)

Last updated 5 October 2012
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New pharmacy opens at Cockermouth hospital

A community pharmacy has opened at Cockermouth Community Hospital.

Last updated 5 October 2012
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Cumbrian politicians want 'clarity' over West Coast Mainline services

Tim Knowles photo Senior Cumbrian politicians are demanding assurances about rail services in the wake of the Government’s U-turn on the West Coast Mainline.

Last updated 4 October 2012
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15 jobs created by three new shops at Gretna Gateway

Fifteen jobs will be created at Gretna Gateway Outlet Village when three new stores open this month.

Last updated 4 October 2012
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Summit will discuss Eden's £225m tourism industry

The first tourism summit for Eden takes place later this month to swap ideas to secure the £225.5 million industry.

Last updated 4 October 2012
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Local traders to get help to bid for Allerdale council contracts

A scheme to help local traders bid for work is being introduced by Allerdale council.

Last updated 4 October 2012
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Cumbrian Newspapers backs campaign to help new firms grow

Deborah Meaden photo We are offering free advertising in our newspapers as part of a campaign to help fledgling Cumbrian businesses grow.

Last updated 3 October 2012
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New Workington cafe will promote breastfeeding

A cafe with a difference opens in Workington on Friday.

Last updated 3 October 2012
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Cumbrian councils defer decision on underground nuclear waste store

Eddie Martin photo Council chiefs are demanding more information from the Government before deciding whether to take part in a search to see if there is a suitable site in west Cumbria for a nuclear dump.

Last updated 3 October 2012
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Major project has doubled container capacity at Cumbrian port

Colin Sharpe photo A £2.9 million project which will see the Port of Workington double its container handling capacity is nearing completion.

Last updated 3 October 2012
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Enterprise Answers' loan funds manager stepping down

A man who helped hundreds of small businesses become a reality is stepping down from his role.

Last updated 3 October 2012
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Government scraps West Coast Mainline deal with FirstGroup

A contract to run trains on the West Coast Mainline has been scrapped after flaws were found in the way the franchise process was conducted. (19 comments)

Last updated 3 October 2012
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Sellafield nuclear group denies claim member has quit consortium

The NuGen consortium planning to build a nuclear power plant at Sellafield has scotched press reports that one of its members is pulling out.

Last updated 2 October 2012
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Cumbrian firms leave themselves open to online attack - investigation

Tony Wilson photo Confidential files are open to view online and major Cumbrian companies have left themselves vulnerable to attack by hackers, an investigation into cybersecurity reveals today. (1 comment)