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Maryport bank to close at end of April
Maryport's HSBC bank in Senhouse Street is to be closed because of a lack of custom.
Last updated 3 February 2012
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West Cumbrians step up for Flimby shoe firm’s TV advert
A hundred West Cumbrian people will star in a national TV campaign later this year.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Support for Maryport Blues Festival
A Maryport couple who have lived in the town less than a year are throwing their full support behind the annual blues festival.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Fashion store to close in national shake-up
A Workington town centre shop is closing down after 17 years of trading. (4 comments)
Last updated 2 February 2012
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New working groups for Cockermouth chamber of trade
Cockermouth and District Chamber of Trade has been restructured to make it more responsive and inclusive for all its members.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Jennings’ dark ale is the toast of regional contest
Jennings Brewery’s Sneck Lifter ale has been named as one of the region’s champion beers.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Climbing wall plan for new cafe and play area
Plans to add a cafe, play area and indoor caving area to Keswick Climbing Wall have been lodged with the Lake District National Park. (1 comment)
Last updated 2 February 2012
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West Cumbrian building firm stops trading
A long-established Maryport building business has stopped trading, putting up to 20 people out of work.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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New move to turn Workington site into seaside community
Plans to turn Workington’s former steelworks site into a housing and holiday complex have been resurrected. (1 comment)
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Long story of Workington book firm
A West Cumbrian woman is celebrating 30 years with a Workington book wholesaler. (2 comments)
Last updated 26 January 2012
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‘This is about building homes for the future’ - Fred Story
The boss of the company behind plans for a £65 million housing boom in the Allerdale area truly is a giant in the world of house building. (5 comments)
Last updated 26 January 2012
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Workington home estate name change to honour James Duffield
A new Workington housing development has had its name changed to honour the man regarded as the founder of the town’s steel industry. (1 comment)
Last updated 19 January 2012
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Ernie cuts his last stone
A Cockermouth stone cutter has retired after 50 years in the trade. (5 comments)
Last updated 19 January 2012
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Lattimer builds on its success with top award
Cumbrian house builder George Lattimer has been named the best in Britain for the eighth time.
Last updated 19 January 2012
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£65 million housing boom for West Cumbria
Plans have been revealed to build 46 new homes in Great Clifton. (4 comments)
Last updated 19 January 2012
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Cockermouth takes on the world for heritage title
Cockermouth is going head to head with Moscow, Reykjavik and Barcelona in the hunt for an international award. (1 comment)
Last updated 19 January 2012
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Traders urged to promote Maryport
Maryport businesses are being urged to play their part to make 2012 a successful year. (1 comment)
Last updated 19 January 2012
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VIDEO: Firm celebrates by putting focus on Flimby
A new website has been launched by shoe firm New Balance to celebrate Flimby. (1 comment)
Last updated 13 January 2012
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Name Workington street after founding steelman, council suggests
A planned conversion of a historic Workington building into homes should be named in honour of the man who brought the steelworks to the town, say local councillors. (6 comments)
Last updated 12 January 2012
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Rates nightmare for stable owner
A Dearham stable owner has had an 11th-hour reprieve from Allerdale council after she was faced with a court date over non-payment of rates. (2 comments)
Last updated 12 January 2012
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