Friday, 24 May 2013

The Apprentice: Funniest tweets

A0531876 The funniest tweets for an episode that featured a task in which candidates had to create a farm shop and Uzma got fired.

The Apprentice: Expert opinion

Gareth Thomas photo Local-produce expert Gareth Thomas highlights where this week’s Apprentice candidates went right and wrong.

Today's business headlines from around Cumbria...

Tour details

Organisers have revealed the details for the Cumbrian leg of this year's Tour of Britain race.

Latest news from Cumbria's energy industry...

Cumbria to benefit from delegation's visit to All-Energy conference

Britain's Energy Coast chairman Rt Hon Brian Wilson is sure that Cumbria will enjoy the benefits in the weeks and months to come from a successful visit to the All-Energy conference in Aberdeen.

Energy links

Cumbria is setting up links with the Aberdeen energy sector to see how sharing expertise could help on decommissioning work.

£1m sale

Hoopers photo The former Hoopers department store in Carlisle has been sold for £1.065 million.

Climbing launch

clipclimb1705 More than 1,000 people enjoyed Maryport’s new Clip ’n Climb attraction in its first week of operation.

Tourism awards

ceoverwaterblurb Five Cumbrian businesses have been honoured in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, including one prestigious gold award.

Superfast ready

S91794B The roll-out of superfast broadband to 93 per cent of homes and businesses across Cumbria can finally commence. (4 comments)

Unique tourism conference will bring Cyprus and West Cumbria together

St bees sp An invitation to attend 'Living on the Edge: Coastal Tourism and Sustainable Consumption' - a unique free event marking UN World Environment Day this June combining West Cumbria and Cyprus.

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Cumbrian firms missing the boat over apprentices

Small businesses in Cumbria are missing out on the benefits of apprenticeships, according to research commissioned by Barclays Bank.

Personal finance advice

10 Things to Know about Residency

ptthornleychoc1 The number of our clients with international connections is growing, with many either working overseas for a period, own holiday property or who want to retire somewhere warm.

Careline celebrates 25 years offering independence and peace of mind

Penrith Riverside Careline now has 10,000 customers and offers a diverse range of services including schools security, health work and projects with Cumbria Police and the University.

Browse the digital version of the latest edition of in-cumbria magazine

in-Cumbria front 220313 The latest edition of in-cumbria magazine is out now and available to buy in newsagents across Cumbria and you can also browse through a digital version online.

Energy Coast supplement digital edition available now

Supplement cover You can read the latest edition of our 40-page Britain's Energy Coast supplement in a digital format and browse through a range of articles including a look at the blueprint for west Cumbrian economic development and the latest developments in energy efficient homes.

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