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Cumbria delegation visits UK's biggest energy conference
A Cumbria delegation is one of more than 580 exhibitors at the two-day All-Energy conference in Aberdeen.
Last updated 22 May 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
Ball rolling for new offshore windfarm
Work on the West of Duddon Sands windfarm off the coast of Cumbria will start this week, it was revealed today.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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£100m turnover in sight for Cumbrian recruitment firm
Cumbrian recruitment specialist NRL Group is on target to achieve turnover of more than £100 million this year.
Last updated 22 May 2013
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
Stars of Business Awards finalists revealed
Cranstons, Country Puddings, and Elite Fitness are amongst the finalists of the Penrith Chamber of Trade and Commerce ‘Stars of Business’ awards.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Struggling M&S failing to impress Carlisle shoppers
Poor value, tired designs and variable quality – that’s the verdict on Marks & Spencer’s clothing from shoppers in Carlisle. (2 comments)
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Give small shops rate relief like charities, says Cumbrian MP
A Cumbrian MP is calling on the Government to give small businesses the same rates relief that charity shops enjoy.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Cumbrian tourism businesses honoured in national awards
Five Cumbrian businesses have been honoured in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, including a prestigious gold award for Ireby country house Overwater Hall.
Last updated 22 May 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
NRL Group on track for £100m profit
The Cumbrian recruitment specialist NRL Group is on target to achieve turnover of more than £100m this year.
Last updated 22 May 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
Cumbrian success in Visit England awards
Cumbrians have triumphed in the Visit England Awards – the Oscars of the tourism industry.
Last updated 21 May 2013
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
Profits plunge for West Coast Mainline bidder FirstGroup
The transport company that almost won the franchise for the West Coast Main Line has unveiled a sharp fall in profits and cancelled its dividend.
Last updated 21 May 2013
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
Empty Hoopers store in Carlisle poised for £1m sale
THE former Hoopers department store in Carlisle was due to be sold today with a guide price of £1m plus.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Rail workers threaten ballot over ‘skimpy’ Virgin Trains uniforms
Staff at Virgin Trains may be balloted for industrial action over new uniforms which their union says are “skimpy, revealing and ill-fitting”.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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#Cumbriahour: The highlights
In-Cumbria picks out some of the top tweets from the weekly online Twitter phenomenon that is the #CumbriaHour.
Last updated 21 May 2013
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Cumbrians honoured in tourism 'Oscars'
Cumbrians have triumphed in the Visit England Awards - the Oscars of the tourism industry.
Last updated 21 May 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
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.
Last updated 20 May 2013
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
Stobart Group boss hopes for flights from Carlisle next summer
Stobart chief executive Andrew Tinkler wants scheduled passenger flights from Carlisle Airport to start next summer.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Cumbrian superfast broadband roll-out finally gets EU approval
The roll-out of superfast broadband to 93 per cent of homes and businesses across Cumbria can finally commence after the mammoth project secured EU approval. (4 comments)
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Food and drink businesses get a taste of new advice network
Over 100 businesses from the Cumbrian food and drink industry gathered for the launch of the Food and Drink Growth Network on Friday.
Last updated 19 May 2013
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Carlisle's new aparthotel could open by Christmas
Carlisle’s new luxury aparthotel, The Halston, should be open by Christmas.
Last updated 17 May 2013
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Cumbria LEP seeks commission members
Cumbria's Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is seeking “motivated and skilled” business people to sit on its new skills and employment commission.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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