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Cumbrian success in Visit England awards
Cumbrians have triumphed in the Visit England Awards – the Oscars of the tourism industry.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Profits plunge for West Coast Mainline bidder FirstGroup
The transport company that almost won the franchise for the West Coast Main Line has unveiled a sharp fall in profits and cancelled its dividend.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Empty Hoopers store in Carlisle poised for £1m sale
THE former Hoopers department store in Carlisle was due to be sold today with a guide price of £1m plus.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Rail workers threaten ballot over ‘skimpy’ Virgin Trains uniforms
Staff at Virgin Trains may be balloted for industrial action over new uniforms which their union says are “skimpy, revealing and ill-fitting”.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Cumbrian firms missing the boat over apprentices
Small businesses in Cumbria are missing out on the benefits of apprenticeships, according to research commissioned by Barclays Bank.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Stobart Group boss hopes for flights from Carlisle next summer
Stobart chief executive Andrew Tinkler wants scheduled passenger flights from Carlisle Airport to start next summer.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Carlisle's new aparthotel could open by Christmas
Carlisle’s new luxury aparthotel, The Halston, should be open by Christmas.
Last updated 17 May 2013
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Cumbria LEP seeks commission members
Cumbria's Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is seeking “motivated and skilled” business people to sit on its new skills and employment commission.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Profits down at Jennings Brothers owner
The severe winter hit profits at Marston’s, the parent company of Cockermouth brewer Jennings Brothers.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Stobart Group aiming to start flights to Carlisle Airport as profits rise
Logistics giant Stobart Group says it is pushing ahead with plans to bring scheduled passenger flights to Carlisle Airport.
Last updated 17 May 2013
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Awards commendation for Cumbrian insulation invention
A Cumbrian invention has been highly commended in the ‘best refurbishment building product’ category of the Green Build Awards.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Number of unemployed falls in Cumbria
Unemployment in Cumbria fell sharply last month, thanks in part to the creation of seasonal jobs in tourism and construction.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Underlying profits up but Stobart Group takes hit on pallet operation
Logistics giant Stobart Group says underlying profits are up, despite taking a big hit on its loss-making chilled-pallet operation.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Sellafield has need for up to £100m worth of steel boxes
Sellafield has launched a huge procurement programme to source thousands of high-integrity steel boxes for storing nuclear waste.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Penrith builders' merchant depot sold
The Penrith depot of builders’ merchant WT Burdens has been sold by the firm’s administrators.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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East Anglian farmers deliver food for Cumbrian cattle
Gifts of free fodder are flooding in for struggling farmers.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Cumbria logistics forum disbands
The Cumbria Logistics Employers’ Forum has been wound up because of lack of interest.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Independent Carlisle businesses have designs on gaining customers
Cakes, bridal dresses and cutting-edge architecture will all feature in the first Carlisle Design Week next month.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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New non-executive director joins Penrith Building Society
The Penrith Building Society has recruited former Furness Building Society chief executive Rob Cairns as a non-executive director.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Chrissy’s is latest addition to Carlisle hairdressing community
Hairdressing is one area where Carlisle is defying the economic downturn – it seems as if a new salon opens every other week.
Last updated 15 May 2013
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
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