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VIDEO: Superfast 4G mobile test in West Cumbria
Businesses in Cumbria are still waiting to find out how quickly the area can hook up to a newly announced roll-out of next generation broadband.
Last updated 23 August 2012
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Mining museum to close
A museum about Cumbria’s mining heritage has been forced to close because no one will take it on.
Last updated 16 August 2012
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New Balance reaches 30-year mark in its West Cumbrian run
Staff from Flimby’s New Balance factory celebrated the company’s 30th anniversary in Britain in Olympic style.
Last updated 16 August 2012
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Aspatria creamery fined for boiler explosion
A boiler explosion at the Aspatria Creamery has cost its owner more than £56,000.
Last updated 15 August 2012
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Restoration award bid for flood-hit Main Street
Cockermouth's Main Street has been nominated for a national heritage award.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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Maryport factory celebrates seafood success
A Maryport fish factory has a reputation for its smoked salmon that has won it both national and international awards.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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Amy’s fairytale business
Setting up your own business at the age of 21 sounds like something from a fairytale – but one Seaton woman decided to take the idea literally.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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Clustering together to harness ideas
West Cumbrian businesses met last week to take forward a plan in line with the West Cumbria Economic Blueprint.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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World foods shop opens in Maryport
The world is coming to Maryport, thanks to a new shop.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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Wordsworth House gets licence for marriages
Wordsworth House, in Cockermouth, has become the first National Trust property in Cumbria to be granted a licence to hold weddings and civil partnerships.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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Planning shortcut is likely to boost industrial estate
Plans to encourage new businesses to set up or expand at the Lillyhall Industrial Estate near Workington have been drawn up.
Last updated 2 August 2012
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Dearham woman's art on display
A Dearham woman’s photographs of abandoned places in West Cumbria have gone on display at Debenhams in Workington.
Last updated 2 August 2012
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Family opens bakery in town
A family-owned bakery has opened for business in Cockermouth.
Last updated 2 August 2012
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Stores support gifts to soldiers
Wilkinson stores in Workington and Cockermouth are backing a charity which sends gifts to troops serving overseas.
Last updated 2 August 2012
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Workington take-away success prompts restaurant idea
A Workington takeaway has done so well in its first year that its owner is selling up to buy a restaurant after demand from customers.
Last updated 2 August 2012
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Firms slow to sign up for CCTV scheme
Only 15 businesses have stepped forward to help pay for monitoring of Workington’s CCTV system. (1 comment)
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Pharmacy would be good for Workington estate, claims partner
The company behind plans for a new pharmacy on a Workington estate met this week with concerned residents to discuss its plans.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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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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