Business

Lillyhall strikers claim bosses have refused to talk

WORKERS at a Lillyhall engineering plant branded bosses unreliable after going on strike over pay.

Last updated 24 September 2010
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Charity days help Workington cafe celebrate its anniversary

A WORKINGTON cafe will go back to 1992 to help celebrate its 18th anniversary.

Last updated 24 September 2010
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Cockermouth bridal shop outstanding customer service

I Do bridal shop A Cockermouth bridal shop has won an award for its outstanding customer service and selling.

Last updated 16 September 2010
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New national fast food chain will create 40 jobs in Workington

FORTY jobs could be created in Workington as fast food chain KFC prepares to open a branch in the town. (23 comments)

Last updated 16 September 2010
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New wine bar and cafe plan for Cockermouth

PLANS for a new cafe and wine bar in a former Cockermouth hairdressers have been lodged with Allerdale council.

Last updated 16 September 2010
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Tesco hold family fun day in Workington

tescocharityfun A FAMILY fun day at Workington’s Tesco store on Sunday raised hundreds of pounds for local causes.

Last updated 10 September 2010
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Parking changes follow road works to hit Harrington trade

BUSINESSES in Harrington recovering after the recent roadworks are preparing for another setback - parking restrictions. (2 comments)

Last updated 10 September 2010
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West Cumbrian village pub is to close as landlord blames lack of support

pubgrocery A VILLAGE pub, which earlier this year started selling groceries in a bid to bring in some much-needed income, is to close. (1 comment)

Last updated 10 September 2010
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Cockermouth driving instructor celebrates anniversary

George T DI A COCKERMOUTH driving instructor, whose business was hit by the November floods, is celebrating his 15th anniversary.

Last updated 10 September 2010
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Studsvik renews its backing of Workington Cricket Club

METAL recycling plant Studsvik UK celebrated the first anniversary of opening its plant at Lillyhall by extending its sponsorship deal for Workington Cricket Club.

Last updated 10 September 2010
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Workington pub takeover

EIGHT jobs have been created after the takeover of a Workington town centre pub.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Bats delay Maryport Spar revamp plan

spar bats PLANS to revamp the filling station and Spar shop in Curzon Street, Maryport, have been held up because of concerns over bats.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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West Cumbrian villagers bid to buy up their local

Lamplugh Tip A West Cumbrian community has rallied round to save a village pub.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Maryport supermarket's bid to stop free parking abuse

A SYSTEM to stop people abusing free parking at Maryport’s Co-op has been introduced. (2 comments)

Last updated 26 August 2010
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West Cumbrian chef’s hygiene blow on eve of TV series

lakes TV chef THE star of Channel 4’s new TV cooking show has been served a blow after environmental health bosses gave his Keswick bistro a thumbs down.

Last updated 26 August 2010
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Cockermouth clothes shop returns home

A COCKERMOUTH clothes shop will reopen in its own premises tomorrow after being refurbished following the November floods.

Last updated 26 August 2010
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Pheasant Inn serves up a £400,000 revamp

DCE/50009641T004_DCE.jpg A popular West Cumbrian hotel has undertaken a £400,000 revamp of its restaurant to offer people a less formal dining experience.