Business

Councillor Julie takes over at Cockermouth store

firnshandover1502 A Cockermouth business which has been in the same family for more than 70 years has been sold.

Last updated 15 February 2013
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Clean-up at fire-hit Cockermouth garage

Investigations are continuing into the cause of a fire at a Cockermouth petrol station.

Last updated 8 February 2013
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New jobs are a goal for Maryport sports pitch firm

saracenspitch0802 A Maryport firm which built the first artificial pitch to be used by a professional rugby club has received a grant which it hopes will create eight new jobs.

Last updated 8 February 2013
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John puts the kettle on for new exercise classes

fitnessjohn0802 A Workington man has set up an exercise business with his family after losing three stones in weight.

Last updated 8 February 2013
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Meet our Local Business Accelerators winners

MamaBabyBliss 0802 Three winners from West Cumbria have been chosen in the Local Business Accelerators scheme, supported by the Times & Star.

Last updated 8 February 2013
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Top awards serve up lashings of praise for food and drink stars

food3 0102 Three West Cumbrian businesses have been handed top honours in the county’s food and drink awards.

Last updated 1 February 2013
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Jobs to go at Workington factory

A Workington factory is shedding nearly a fifth of its workforce in an efficiency drive.

Last updated 1 February 2013
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West Cumbrian dessert firm set to grow

A £2 million extension to a Keswick dessert firm will create up to 50 jobs over five years if plans get the go ahead.

Last updated 1 February 2013
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Group’s market bid for Cockermouth

Proposals to revive Cockermouth’s market have been put forward by a community group.

Last updated 1 February 2013
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Demolition bid sparks plea to save Cockermouth soft play centre

jordansjungle2501 A campaign has been launched to save a children’s soft play centre and cafe in Cockermouth following a demolition plan for the site. (2 comments)

Last updated 25 January 2013
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Window firm West Port pledges commitment to Maryport

One of Maryport’s largest employers has pledged to stay in the town. (2 comments)

Last updated 18 January 2013
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Options to cut lorry numbers on A596 will be considered

PLANS are being discussed to minimise the number of HGVs using the busy A596 through the Maryport area. (2 comments)

Last updated 18 January 2013
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Sales are lighting up for Workington special effects firm

fx1 1101 A special effects company from Workington is seeing business boom overseas as a result of its high-tech equipment.

Last updated 11 January 2013
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Dobies car firm moves its focus to West Cumbria

billdobieblurb1101 Cumbrian car dealership Dobies has sold its Carlisle business to focus on West Cumbria – including setting up its own insurance company.