Business

Via Ferrata extension is given the green light

janw 1105 Supporters have welcomed the go-ahead for Honister Slate Mine’s latest high-level attraction.

Last updated 10 May 2012
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Mayor highlights business success stories

TIS 1105 Some of Workington’s industrial success stories were showcased to a group of dignitaries on Friday.

Last updated 10 May 2012
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Bill's bottle gift for new owners

bill story People moving into homes on the site of Maryport’s former civic hall will each be presented with a gift to mark their arrival.

Last updated 10 May 2012
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Luxury apartments completed in West Cumbrian village

brigham flats Work to turn the former police headquarters at Brigham into 10 luxury apartments and two houses has been completed this week. (3 comments)

Last updated 10 May 2012
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Dearham horse centre still in the saddle

horses A former racing stable hand and a Dearham landowner have joined forces to rescue the Lakeland Equestrian Centre at Dearham.

Last updated 10 May 2012
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Work to eradicate West Cumbrian pong

siddickpong Work started this week on the latest multi-million-pound scheme to end the infamous Siddick Pong. (1 comment)

Last updated 10 May 2012
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New West Cumbrian horse business launches

stables 0405 A new livery and equestrian centre has opened near Workington. (3 comments)

Last updated 4 May 2012
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Business support group is wound up in Keswick

A group which spent six years working to boost business in Keswick has been scrapped.

Last updated 4 May 2012
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Peacocks reopens in Workington

Peacocks Workington Workington's Peacocks store will reopen tomorrow, more than two months after its sudden closure.

Last updated 4 May 2012
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Hundreds flock to Workington motor show

motorshowpiccssss011 Hundreds of people visited Workington’s first Urban Motor Show.

Last updated 26 April 2012
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Workington white goods firm plans expansion

A Workington white goods firm plans to expand by moving to new premises and creating at least three full-time jobs.

Last updated 26 April 2012
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Schoolmates open West Cumbrian garage

derwent mills Two Cockermouth school friends, who have known each other since they were 12, have gone into business together.

Last updated 26 April 2012
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New shopping arcade plan for Cockermouth will create 30 jobs

mitchells A building which became a lifeline for Cockermouth businesses after the 2009 floods could become the town’s newest shopping arcade, creating up to 30 jobs.

Last updated 26 April 2012
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Maryport bank closure

Maryport's HSBC bank will close today.

Last updated 26 April 2012
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Social media conference

Businesses are being warned that they need to take steps to protect themselves from the damage that could be caused by staff making inappropriate Tweets and Facebook comments.

Last updated 19 April 2012
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Plans to extend Cockermouth hotel

Sue Eccles Plans for four new bedrooms and a gym have been lodged with Allerdale council by a Cockermouth hotel. (2 comments)

Last updated 19 April 2012
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Solar panel milestone for West Cumbrian firm Stobbarts Ltd

Two West Cumbria firms have celebrated a milestone in their renewable energy venture after installing their 3,000th solar panel.

Last updated 19 April 2012
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100 jobs are under threat at Sellafield project

Up to 100 construction workers at Sellafield could lose their jobs after work was suspended on a major project.

Last updated 12 April 2012
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Workington clothes shop reopening to create new jobs

Peacocks More than 20 jobs will be created when a popular Workington clothes store reopens later this month.

Last updated 12 April 2012
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McClean-up for Workington shopping estate

litter One of Workington’s busiest shopping estates will be blitzed by an army of volunteers from its shops in a bid to clean up its litter problem. (3 comments)