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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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Bridge across Solway could revolutionise energy supply
Ground-breaking green-energy technology has been tested on the River Caldew at Dalston and could be generating electricity in the Solway by 2020.
Last updated 8 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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Carlisle steelwork firm wins £7m building contract
Border Steelwork Structures of Carlisle has landed a contract in South Yorkshire worth more than £7 million.
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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Lagoon one of Longtown firm's most challenging jobs
Residents of Annan could be forgiven for thinking a huge new crater on the outskirts of town is the result of a meteor strike.
Last updated 6 March 2013
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New look for puddings firm launched by Cumbrian farmer's wife
One of Cumbria’s food-industry success stories has a new image.
Last updated 6 March 2013
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Japanese giant Toshiba in talks over west Cumbria nuclear plants
One of the world’s best-known electrical manufacturers is involved in talks to build three nuclear reactors in west Cumbria. (8 comments)
Last updated 5 March 2013
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Cumbrian hotel for sale for £700,000
The Chase Hotel at Corkickle, Whitehaven, is on the market with an asking price of £695,000.
Last updated 5 March 2013
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Bank loans to 100 Carlisle firms under Government scheme
The state-owned Royal Bank of Scotland/Nat West group has provided loans to more than 100 Carlisle SMEs under the Government’s Funding for Lending scheme.
Last updated 5 March 2013
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Carlisle wedding photographer's Top Ten award
Carlisle-based wedding photographer Andrew Coleman is among the best in the country.
Last updated 5 March 2013
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New president for Penrith chamber of trade
Penrith Chamber of Trade and Commerce has a new man at the helm.
Last updated 5 March 2013
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Scrap ‘hidden’ beer tax, Cumbrian brewers tell chancellor
Cumbrian brewers are backing moves to scrap the beer-duty escalator ahead of the Budget on March 20.
Last updated 4 March 2013
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Advice event for Cumbrian businesses
Cumbrian businesses looking for advice on how to expand are invited to attend a free event designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) achieve their growth potential.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Sellafield nuclear waste cargo safely shipped to Japan
Sellafield says that a third shipment of high-level nuclear waste has been delivered safely to Japan.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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