Business

Meeting to discuss spending Maryport’s Mary Portas cash

Plans to spend a £10,000 grant to boost Maryport town centre shops will be discussed by town traders on Tuesday.

Last updated 30 November 2012
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New Workington store is engulfed by first day shoppers

handmfront3011 More than 100 shoppers surged into H&M as the doors opened at the international clothing chain’s new Workington store yesterday.

Last updated 30 November 2012
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Middle East boost for West Cumbria firm M-Sport

malcolmwilson Rally boss Malcolm Wilson this week confirmed that the immediate future of M-Sport was secure after a new link-up with Qatar but could not give long-term guarantees over his 230 staff.

Last updated 30 November 2012
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Rugby shirts from Maryport prove popular Down Under

sportzonefront2311 A Maryport retailer is boosting his business by selling official Australian rugby league shirts – to fans in Australia.

Last updated 23 November 2012
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Market opens doors

marketopen NEARLY 100 people visited Maryport’s new indoor market in its first three hours of opening on Wednesday.

Last updated 16 November 2012
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Cockermouth sports shop closing as owners sell up

Temple Sports The owners of a Cockermouth sports shop are selling up after 25 years in the town.

Last updated 2 November 2012
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West Cumbrian hoteliers celebrate 10 years at popular country house

winder 0211 A family who had no previous experience running a hotel are celebrating their 10-year anniversary at a popular Lorton country house.

Last updated 2 November 2012
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Shops sign up for Cockermouth late night opening

Cockermouth traders have responded positively to next Thursday’s late night shopping event with up to 35 businesses signed up so far.

Last updated 2 November 2012
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New jobs as Cockermouth business invests in town base

A Cockermouth business has pledged its long-term commitment to the town by moving its manufacturing base back from Asia to its headquarters.

Last updated 2 November 2012
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Portas cash is on the way to Maryport

Maryport will receive £10,000 from the Mary Portas fund to help breathe life back into the town centre. (3 comments)

Last updated 26 October 2012
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Workington factory launches efficiency review

Bosses at Workington’s Iggesund factory last night dismissed claims that jobs are at risk because of an efficiency review. (3 comments)

Last updated 26 October 2012
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Parting is sweet sorrow as Lorraine leaves Cockermouth shop

sweetshop2610 A new owner has taken over at Cockermouth Sweet Shop.

Last updated 26 October 2012
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A new Subway outlet is to create eight jobs in west Cumbria

Eight jobs will be created when a new restaurant opens at Dunmail Park in Workington next month. (15 comments)

Last updated 20 October 2012
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Late night shopping to return to Cockermouth

Late night shopping will return to Cockermouth after a successful event last year.

Last updated 19 October 2012
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Town shop closing

donnahadden1910 A MARYPORT dress agency, which sells clothes on behalf of other people for commission, will close its shop next week.

Last updated 19 October 2012
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West Cumbrian traders fear roadworks upheaval

Cockermouth traders fear work to improve Main Street will stop people visiting the town. (7 comments)

Last updated 12 October 2012
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West Cumbrian firm’s apprentice accolade

forthmprtfront1210 A Flimby engineering firm has won a regional award for its commitment to young people.

Last updated 12 October 2012
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D-day for Maryport ex-cinema plan

Plans to convert a former Maryport cinema into seven apartments look set to get the go-ahead. (3 comments)

Last updated 12 October 2012
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West Cumbrian post office is first to open doors at 5am

Seaton Post Office has started opening from 5am to 11pm.

Last updated 12 October 2012
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Food for thought at tourism conference

foodconf0510James Cumbria food producers should focus on making their products different to everything available elsewhere, rather than trying to make better versions of products that can be bought everywhere, according to celebrity food critic Jay Rayner.