Business news from around the county
University of Cumbria ranking slumps in new guide
THE University of Cumbria has dropped close to the bottom of the latest national league table.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Furness College course offers students best ways to sharpen up job skills
A COMMUNITY-MINDED human resources firm has helped to boost youngsters’ career credentials by offering a free course to sharpen job-hunting skills.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Poster power nets Ulverston school new books
CREATIVE Ulverston pupils have won £100-worth of books for their school library after coming out on top in a county-wide competition.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Fire apprentices learn the drill at Barrow shipyard
CUMBRIA’S apprentice firefighters visited Barrow shipyard to get the lowdown on BAE Systems’ emergency response plans and see how the yard’s own fire and rescue team operate.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Bright Furness Academy pupils are buzzing after hat-trick
FURNESS Academy made it a hat-trick of wins in an academic competition contested in front of a packed audience.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Farmland values rising faster than prime London properties
FARMLAND is rising in value faster than prime London property, according to the latest research.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Barrow built Vanguard Trident subs set to serve into 2028
A DEFENCE minister has revealed further information on the Trident Successor programme following questions in Westminster.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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National award for west Cumbrian engineer
A man has beaten off competition from thousands of engineers to scoop a national award.
Last updated 30 April 2013
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
Captured and tortured RAF pilot speaks to Cumbrian business leaders
Former RAF Tornado pilot John Peters captivated Cumbrian business leaders in Ulverston last week, drawing on his captivity and torture in Iraq to provide an insight into making tough decisions under pressure.
Last updated 30 April 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
Can tablets get kids active?
A new tablet is being used to get kids active - except this one, developed in Cumbria, is taken electronically rather than by mouth.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Job security from security jobs
Carlisle based security firm Ultimate Security and Investigation are expanding into the south of the county.
Last updated 30 April 2013
Published by http://www.in-cumbria.com
Long service awards for James Walker workers
Seven employees from James Walker in Cockermouth have been celebrating after receiving long service awards.
Last updated 30 April 2013
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
Carlisle Business Breakfast Club meeting
Business people who habitually put off decisions should grasp the nettle and go to Carlisle Business Breakfast Club on Friday.
Last updated 30 April 2013
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Millom mum starts career as horse dentist
A FORMER hairdresser is embarking on a new career in the niche market of horse dentistry.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Jobs hope over Penrith industrial estate expansion
A jobs and economic boost could be on the cards at an expanding industrial estate.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Britain's Energy Coast looks for board members
Britain’s Energy Coast (BEC), the economic-development organisation bidding to revive west Cumbria, is looking for two people to join its board.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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£150m Carlisle housing development launched this week
A £150 million housing development on the northern edge of Carlisle will be launched to the public this week. (10 comments)
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Cumbrian businesswomen set for networking event
Businesswomen from across the Eden Valley will be putting their networking skills into action at the third Eden Ladies Business Networking Group event in Appleby a week on Wednesday.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Carlisle independent retailers to get showcase
A new event, Carlisle Design Week, aims to showcase the best of the city’s independent retailers.
Last updated 29 April 2013
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Queen’s Award for Cumbrian firm Triveritas
One of Cumbria’s little-known business success stories has landed the ultimate accolade – the Queen’s Award.
Last updated 29 April 2013
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
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