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New dental training centre opens in Carlisle
The training provider Training 2000 has established a base in Carlisle.
Last updated 22 January 2013
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Spa centre near Carlisle set for planning approval
A spa facility at Rickerby, near Carlisle, is likely to get the go-ahead this week now that planning issues have been ironed out.
Last updated 22 January 2013
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Four out of five Blockbuster shops in region survive
The Annan branch of Blockbuster, the DVD and video games rental firm, is to close.
Last updated 21 January 2013
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Logistics giant Stobart Group delivers profit warning
Logistics giant Stobart Group has issued a profits warning in response to the “uncertain economic environment”.
Last updated 21 January 2013
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Stobart Group's chairman stepping down
Stobart Group’s chairman is stepping down, it was announced today.
Last updated 21 January 2013
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Carlisle workshop on improving international trade
Help for would-be exporters is at hand at a free one-day workshop in Carlisle next week.
Last updated 21 January 2013
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Cumberland Building Society helping revolutionise mobile phone banking
The Cumberland Building Society is at the forefront of an initiative to revolutionise mobile-phone banking.
Last updated 18 January 2013
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We have no intention of moving, says Maryport factory boss
The boss of one of Maryport’s largest employers said the company had no intention of ditching the town to move to bigger premises.
Last updated 18 January 2013
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Question and answer meeting in Carlisle cancelled
The Federation of Small Businesses has cancelled a Question Time-style event due to take place in Carlisle tonight.
Last updated 17 January 2013
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New businesses to get Jessops stores?
The former Jessops camera shop in Carlisle could be handed over to an independent local retailer on a rolling lease.
Last updated 17 January 2013
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Coronation Street gets facelift from Cumbrian roofing firm
Iconic TV soap opera Coronation Street is being given a big make-over by a Cumbrian firm.
Last updated 16 January 2013
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Maryport firm asks council about moving to bigger Lillyhall site
The path has been cleared for a Maryport firm to move forward with plans to leave the town for a bigger site.
Last updated 16 January 2013
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HMV staff in Cumbria must wait to learn fate
Staff at the HMV stores in Carlisle and Workington will have to wait longer to find out if their jobs are safe.
Last updated 16 January 2013
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New Carlisle beauty salon thriving despite competition
Lucy Collier has no regrets – three months after entering one of the most fiercely-competitive businesses around.
Last updated 15 January 2013
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Three Carlisle triathletes launch sports events firm
Three Carlisle-based triathletes have launched a sports-event business called Sport in Action.
Last updated 15 January 2013
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Asda touted as firm set to move into new Carlisle supermarket
Another new supermarket, almost certainly Asda, will open in Carlisle in the early summer.
Last updated 15 January 2013
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Cockermouth restaurant and cafe bar for sale
A couple who turned an almost derelict building into a restaurant have decided to retire from the business.
Last updated 12 January 2013
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Job security after Maryport firm wins windows and doors contract
A Maryport window firm has won a contract to supply 4,000 timber windows and 2,000 doors to a new Center Parcs site in Bedfordshire.
Last updated 11 January 2013
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Workington lingerie shop shuts to concentrate on web sales
A lingerie shop has closed its doors in Workington in a bid to focus business on online sales.
Last updated 11 January 2013
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Free festive bus in west Cumbria could be extended
A free bus service which runs on Boxing Day in Workington could be extended to Maryport and Cockermouth this year.
Last updated 11 January 2013
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