Business

Rachel is a cut above with the guys

rachel lister Maryport's newest barber shop is traditional in every respect – except that the barber is a woman.

Last updated 5 April 2012
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Cockermouth hairdresser gets her teeth into new business

wendy beattie A Cockermouth woman’s passion for cooking has led her to open a new sandwich bar in the town.

Last updated 5 April 2012
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Popular Workington clothes shop to reopen

Peacocks A Workington clothes shop is set to reopen next month.

Last updated 29 March 2012
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Coffee shop has designs on getting the cream at awards

veeva3003 A coffee shop in Cockermouth has been nominated for an international design award.

Last updated 29 March 2012
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Help to make the most of social media

Businesses can learn how to harness the power of social media at a conference to be held in West Cumbria.

Last updated 29 March 2012
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Investigation launched after incident at Workington factory

An investigation has been launched after an incident at Workington’s Iggesund Paperboard factory.

Last updated 29 March 2012
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VIDEO: Plea for Mary Portas scheme

tsportas A plea has gone out via a new video for shopping guru Mary Portas to visit Maryport. (1 comment)

Last updated 23 March 2012
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Super-fast broadband for Workington homes next year

Workington will benefit from super-fast broadband from next spring. (4 comments)

Last updated 22 March 2012
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West Cumbrian food firm celebrates 40th anniversary

Four Seasons Foods A Threlkeld firm has celebrated 40 years in business. (1 comment)

Last updated 15 March 2012
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Outdoors shop in Keswick to close

A Keswick shop is set to close down this summer after more than 40 years in business. (2 comments)

Last updated 15 March 2012
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Workington firm plans £2m new factory

Plans have been lodged for a £2 million expansion of a Workington engineering firm.

Last updated 15 March 2012
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Keswick baker uses his loaf in push to revive food traditions

bread1603b For many people, bread is just something for holding a sandwich together or for dipping into soup, but for Keswick baker Dan Grimshaw bread has a soul.

Last updated 15 March 2012
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Clock ticks for bidders in Cockermouth auction

mitchells1603clock2 A private collection of more than 100 antique clocks, paintings by local artists Sheila Fell, Percy Kelly and William Mitchell and a vintage motorcycle will be on sale at Mitchells auction room in Cockermouth next week.

Last updated 15 March 2012
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Docking marks return of tankers to Workington

The return of tanker trade to the Port of Workington was marked with the docking of a vessel carrying bio diesel on Sunday.

Last updated 15 March 2012
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New Cockermouth sandwich shop opens

sarnieman1603 A new sandwich bar has opened in Cockermouth.

Last updated 15 March 2012
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New cafe to open in Workington

Up to six jobs will be created when a new cafe opens in Workington this month. (2 comments)

Last updated 15 March 2012
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Workington bridal shop is set to close

dee 1603 A Workington bridal shop will close this summer when owner Dee Douglas retires to spend more time with her grandchildren and “live the good life”.