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Government pushed to take on nuclear new-builds
Pressure is mounting on the Government to take over the nuclear new-build programme, which includes a plant at Sellafield.
Last updated 6 February 2013
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New executive officer to support improvements at Sellafield
Sellafield has appointed Tony Price as executive officer to support the drive for improvements, focusing on its legacy ponds and silos programme.
Last updated 6 February 2013
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Cumbrian firm’s jobs hope after £45,000 grant boost
A company which built the first-ever artificial pitch for a professional rugby club is now the first to receive a new grant which it hopes will create eight new jobs.
Last updated 6 February 2013
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Cumbrian winners of Local Business Accelerators competition named
Six fledgling businesses in north and west Cumbria have each won £10,000 worth of advertising in the News & Star and its sister titles.
Last updated 6 February 2013
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West Cumbria has potential for 'real growth'
West Cumbria is “an area for real growth” according to the new commercial director at Armstrong Watson’s Lillyhall office.
Last updated 5 February 2013
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Organic is way ahead for Cumbria's farmers
Farmers are set to use more organic methods as they face rising costs amid growing food demand, a meeting heard.
Last updated 5 February 2013
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Carlisle Airport revamp should boost tourism and business - claim
Passenger flights from Carlisle Airport should boost tourism and help to attract inward investment, business leaders say.
Last updated 5 February 2013
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Carlisle course aims to give locals advantage in job interviews
Job-seekers are being offered a place on a programme at Carlisle College to help them land cleaning jobs.
Last updated 4 February 2013
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Jobs axed at HMV but chain's shops stay open
Administrators running the troubled music chain HMV have cut 190 jobs, but all its shops remain open.
Last updated 4 February 2013
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New trains boost between Scotland and Manchester
Major improvements to train services between Cumbria and Manchester are coming next year.
Last updated 4 February 2013
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Reprieve for Cumbria's HMV staff
There has been a temporary reprieve for staff at Cumbria’s HMV stores.
Last updated 1 February 2013
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Story Homes doubles profits
Cumbrian house builder Story Homes has doubled profits despite the recession.
Last updated 1 February 2013
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Cumbrian factory cutting almost fifth of its workforce
A factory is shedding nearly a fifth of its workforce in an efficiency drive.
Last updated 1 February 2013
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Another Cumbrian job centre to be closed
Cleator Moor Jobcentre is to close down in the summer.
Last updated 1 February 2013
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£4m fund will enable smaller Cumbrian firms to take on the big boys
Small and medium-sized businesses in Cumbria now have a chance to join the big boys by applying for money from a £4m cash pot.
Last updated 1 February 2013
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Ministers lied to in West Coast Mainline contract fiasco - report
The transport department has been slammed for its “irresponsibility” in the collapse of the £5 billion West Coast Mainline rail contract.
Last updated 31 January 2013
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New MD at Lamont Pridmore's Carlisle office
Chartered accountant Lamont Pridmore has appointed Peter Brooks as managing director of its Carlisle office.
Last updated 30 January 2013
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HMRC deadline warning for Cumbrian tax payers
HM Revenue and Customs is warning that there will be no leniency for tax payers who miss its self-assessment deadline next week.
Last updated 30 January 2013
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Solar power boost for Port of Workington
The Port of Workington has had solar power panels installed as part of a multi-million pound regeneration programme.
Last updated 29 January 2013
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