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Horse meat scandal boosts beef prices in Cumbria
Farmagte beef prices in Cumbria are riding high on the back of the horsemeat scandal.
Last updated 20 March 2013
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Carlisle theatre school to recruit 24 performing arts teachers
Razzamataz Theatre Schools is recruiting 24 graduates to work as performing arts teachers this summer.
Last updated 19 March 2013
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Fortnum & Mason coup for Cumbrian marmalade maker
A marmalade maker is delighted one of her creations is being stocked by Fortnum & Mason.
Last updated 19 March 2013
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Workshops planned to help businesses use Hadrian’s Wall
Free workshops will be held in Carlisle and Silloth this week to help local businesses make the most of being near Hadrian’s Wall.
Last updated 18 March 2013
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Government minister visits event showcasing Carlisle success stories
Manufacturing industry in Carlisle is alive and well.
Last updated 16 March 2013
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Go-ahead for flats in Cockermouth brewery
Councillors have welcomed plans to give the go ahead for new flats at Cockermouth’s Jennings brewery.
Last updated 14 March 2013
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Cumbria Tourism wants Chancellor to cut VAT on accommodation
Cumbria Tourism is calling on Chancellor George Osborne to reduce the VAT rate on accommodation in next week’s Budget.
Last updated 14 March 2013
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Electrified rail line would boost Lake District tourism - MP
Tourism in the Lake District could benefit if the Lakes Line was electrified, according to Tim Farron.
Last updated 14 March 2013
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80 jobs in doubt as two Lake District hotels put up for sale
The futures of almost 80 workers are in doubt after two of the Lake District’s best-known hotels were put up for sale.
Last updated 13 March 2013
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Cumbrian auction mart holds first sale in new building
The new auction mart in Wigton held its first sale in its new salesroom – and made £9,000.
Last updated 13 March 2013
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Cumbrian engineer qualifies as biomass installer
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
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
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
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
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
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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