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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
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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.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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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
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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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Profits down at Jennings Brothers owner
The severe winter hit profits at Marston’s, the parent company of Cockermouth brewer Jennings Brothers.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Workington store closing
A Workington bargain store will close next week, with the loss of seven jobs. (2 comments)
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Fish factory axes 40 jobs after loss of key contract
Forty jobs have been axed from a Maryport fish processing firm this week. (2 comments)
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Don’t smash your caravan - sell to me!
Festival-goers are being urged not to dump their old caravans at the end of area’s music festivals – but to sell them to a West Cumbrian businessman instead.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Revamp for Maryport Post Office
Maryport's High Street Post Office is to be revamped and its opening hours increased.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Fashion designer starts gem of an online business
A former Seaton woman who regularly rubs shoulders with fashion royalty has launched her own online accessory store.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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More than 1,000 clamour to climb in Maryport
More than 1,000 people enjoyed Maryport’s new Clip ’n Climb attraction in its first week of operation.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Live coverage of launch of Cumbria's Food and Drink Growth Network
A new organisation is being launched today to support Cumbria’s flourishing food-and-drink sector. We have live coverage from the event and all the tweets
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Stobart Group aiming to start flights to Carlisle Airport as profits rise
Logistics giant Stobart Group says it is pushing ahead with plans to bring scheduled passenger flights to Carlisle Airport.
Last updated 17 May 2013
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Awards commendation for Cumbrian insulation invention
A Cumbrian invention has been highly commended in the ‘best refurbishment building product’ category of the Green Build Awards.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Number of unemployed falls in Cumbria
Unemployment in Cumbria fell sharply last month, thanks in part to the creation of seasonal jobs in tourism and construction.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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