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Big rise in apprenticeships for Cumbria
The number of people starting apprenticeships in north and west Cumbria have risen by more than 50 per cent in a year and are expected to continue to rise.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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What’s the fuss about? We had a beer called Swedish Blonde
Cumbrian beer fans have leapt to the defence of the firm behind the controversial Top Totty ale which was kicked out of Parliament for being sexist.
Last updated 4 February 2012
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Eden council signs 10-year sports deal with North Country Leisure
A councillor hopes a new 10-year contract will help boost sports services in Eden.
Last updated 3 February 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Wetheral hotel retains its fine dining rosette
A Cumbrian hotel has been awarded an AA Rosette for its fine dining – for the second consecutive year.
Last updated 3 February 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
New chairman for Eden Housing Association
A new chairman has been appointed at Eden Housing Association.
Last updated 3 February 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Carlisle's Story Homes is Britain's best housebuilder
Story Homes has been given the prestigious title of best housebuilder in Britain.
Last updated 3 February 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
‘Don’t expect property revival’ warns Carlisle estate agent
A Carlisle estate agent is not expecting much of a property market revival in 2012 – although slightly more homes have started changing hands.
Last updated 3 February 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Stobart boss Andrew Tinkler's success message to teens
Cumbrian self-made millionaire Andrew Tinkler is urging youngsters to follow his lead and choose an apprenticeship as the route to success.
Last updated 3 February 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Cumbrian MP urges Network Rail bosses to reject bonuses
The state-owned company facing prosecution over the Grayrigg train crash is at the centre of a row over bonus payments to its directors.
Last updated 3 February 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
MP demands Carlisle is included in Cumbria's superfast broadband roll-out
Carlisle must be included in the roll-out of superfast broadband across rural Cumbria, the city’s MP has said.
Last updated 3 February 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Skills training centre: Developer holding meet the buyer event for Cumbrian firms
Cumbrian companies and tradesmen are being given the chance be a part of a multi-million deal to create a new construction skills training centre in the county.
Last updated 3 February 2012
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Jobs lost as Cumbrian builder shuts down
A long-established building business has stopped trading, putting up to 20 people out of work.
Last updated 3 February 2012
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Plans revived to turn Workington ex-steelworks site into 'seaside village'
Plans to turn Workington’s former steelworks site into a housing and holiday complex have been resurrected.
Last updated 3 February 2012
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Story Homes latest £40 million scheme will create 75 jobs
A Cumbrian building firm is to create 75 jobs after revealing plans for a major housing development in the north east.
Last updated 3 February 2012
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HSBC to close branch in Cumbrian town
A bank is closing one of its Cumbrian branches because of a lack of custom.
Last updated 2 February 2012
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
Revamped restaurant re-opens in Keswick
A vegetarian restaurant in Keswick has re-opened after a revamp.
Last updated 2 February 2012
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
Sellafield power plant: Burying cables ten times more costly than overhead lines
Supplying electricity underground from Sellafield’s planned new plant could cost £20 million per kilometre more than it would from overhead pylons.
Last updated 2 February 2012
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
North Cumbrian cheeses on show at top UK event
A Cumbrian cheesemaker will be among the exhibitors in the UK’s top cheese event in April.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Cumbrian MP backs metal thefts crackdown
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has welcomed changes to the law aimed at tackling metal theft.
Last updated 2 February 2012
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
United Utilities to increase Cumbrian water bills
The average annual water bill for households in Cumbria will rise by £11 from April.
Last updated 2 February 2012
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
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