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Maryport misses out in second Mary Portas bid
Maryport has failed again to become a Mary Portas pilot town.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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New West Cumbrian museum - in back of shop
A Cockermouth ironmonger has opened up the back of its shop as a mini-museum. (3 comments)
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Outrage as national firms snub flood defence scheme
Only a handful of national firms have contributed to Cockermouth’s flood defence scheme, it was revealed this week. (3 comments)
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Workington card shop to shut its doors
The Clinton Cards store on Murray Road, Workington, will close on Monday with seven staff losing their jobs.
Last updated 19 July 2012
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Cockermouth chamber chairman steps down from role
The chairman of Cockermouth Chamber of Trade, Brian Trengove, has stepped down.
Last updated 12 July 2012
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Workington farmhouse on market for £1m
A Workington farmhouse that was once home to a coal mine is for sale for £1 million.
Last updated 12 July 2012
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Maryport indoor market and flats plan
Plans to open an indoor market in the centre of Maryport have been revealed. (3 comments)
Last updated 12 July 2012
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Lorton hotel in Channel 4's Four in a Bed show
A Lorton hotel has featured on Channel 4’s Four in a Bed reality TV programme.
Last updated 12 July 2012
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New Cockermouth gallery owners
Two former customers of Cockermouth’s Castlegate Gallery have become its owners.
Last updated 12 July 2012
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Spice Club owners open Balti Club
A new Balti restaurant has opened in Cockermouth.
Last updated 12 July 2012
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Two West Cumbria town pubs close
Two Maryport pubs have closed down.
Last updated 12 July 2012
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Workington pub up for sale
A popular Workington town centre pub has been put on the market for £700,000.
Last updated 12 July 2012
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New bridge and road links hold key to Port of Workington expansion
The Port of Workington could be in line for a multimillion-pound expansion and a new bridge link across the River Derwent.
Last updated 12 July 2012
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Tourism becoming ever more important
Tourism in West Cumbria is fast becoming a major part of the local economy, according to industry chiefs.
Last updated 12 July 2012
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Maryport's bargain shop closes next month
Maryport's K&A bargain store is to close next month.
Last updated 5 July 2012
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Change of key for music shop
A Workington music shop opened on Oxford Street this week.
Last updated 5 July 2012
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Cockermouth teen opens ‘pop-up’ shop
A 16-year-old Great Broughton girl has opened up her own pop-up shop in Cockermouth’s Market Place.
Last updated 5 July 2012
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Energy crops sought for Workington biomass plant
Farmers are being signed up to supply a new £108m biomass plant being built at Workington.
Last updated 5 July 2012
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New life for former West Cumbrian nightclub
A former Workington nightclub could be turned into flats.
Last updated 28 June 2012
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Lorraine cooks up a new venture with takeaway
Less than a year after a Maryport hair salon reopened following a fire, the business has been turned into a takeaway shop.
Last updated 28 June 2012
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