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New Workington arts centre expected to create 50 jobs

trinitychurchplans1503 Ambitious plans to transform a disused Workington town centre church into a theatre, creating 50 jobs, have been revealed.

Last updated 15 March 2013
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Workington's HMV will close on March 23

Workington's HMV store will close at the end of next week with the loss of 10 jobs. (3 comments)

Last updated 15 March 2013
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Cockermouth market is a hit as traders set out their stall

market0803shaws The relaunch of Cockermouth’s monthly market has been hailed a huge success by organisers. (1 comment)

Last updated 8 March 2013
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Graeme hops to it and puts passion for beer into his new town brewery

graemebrewery0803 Bookcases filled with beer guides, pictures of Bodingtons cans and certificates hanging on the wall from some of his prize-winning lagers – Workington’s Graeme Mitchell loves beer.

Last updated 8 March 2013
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Pints of a different kind at pub shop

pubshop0803 A village shop at Lorton has been resurrected – in the local pub. (1 comment)

Last updated 8 March 2013
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For sale - West Cumbrian beaches

mbbeach001 A stretch of beach near Flimby is up for sale in Cumbria’s first ever public auction of coastline. (5 comments)

Last updated 8 March 2013
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Town sorting office saved from closure

peterkendall0803 Maryport's postal sorting office has been saved from the threat of closure.

Last updated 8 March 2013
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Traders take to the streets to revive West Cumbrian market

market 0103 Twenty traders will take over Cockermouth’s Market Place tomorrow as the town’s monthly market is revived.

Last updated 1 March 2013
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Frae Owwer Yonder meat brand a hit at food fair

More than 300 people from over 100 different businesses attended a food and drink trade exhibition last week which marked the launch of a West Cumbrian catering company’s campaign to highlight locally-sourced produce.

Last updated 1 March 2013
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Innovate with technology is the message to schools and business

innovus1 0103 A ground-breaking technology development programme for Cumbria was launched this week at Lillyhall.

Last updated 1 March 2013
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Maryport cake maker moves into new shop

cake1 0103 A Maryport baker opened the doors to her new premises in the town last week.

Last updated 1 March 2013
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Online baby clothing firm has struck gold with award

bowmer 0103 A Seaton woman has won an award for her online baby clothing company from a national campaign.

Last updated 1 March 2013
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New boss and name for Cockermouth restaurant

honestlawyer0103 The owner of a popular Cockermouth restaurant is to take a back seat and allow one of her employees to run the business.

Last updated 1 March 2013
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Shoppers switch to local butchers over horse meat scandal

butcher 2202 West Cumbrian butchers have seen sales rise as shoppers turn their backs on supermarket ready meals because of the horse meat scandal.

Last updated 25 February 2013
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Expansion plans for Workington engineering plant

PLANS have been revealed for the major expansion of a Workington engineering firm.

Last updated 25 February 2013
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Workington's Dowtown Deli dishes up meals on wheels

breakfastfront2202 A Workington delicatessen has started to offer a meals on wheels service for the elderly.

Last updated 22 February 2013
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Prime Minister toasts Cumbria

sharrock 1502 It's official! The Prime Minister loves Cumbria. (7 comments)

Last updated 15 February 2013
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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.