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New events company launched by Carlisle university students

Shakey Ape photo Two enterprising Carlisle students are clinching lucrative national contracts after setting up their own events management company.

Last updated 8 February 2012
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Referendum ruled out over west Cumbria nuclear dump

A referendum will not be held on whether high-level radioactive waste should be buried in west Cumbria.

Last updated 8 February 2012
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No jubilee holiday for Edinburgh Woollen Mill staff

Staff at a Borders-based clothing giant have been told they will NOT get an extra day off for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Last updated 8 February 2012
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Carlisle College session into engineering careers

Carlisle College is hosting an event later this month to help engineering businesses and students gain an insight in the future needs of the industry.

Last updated 8 February 2012
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Award for Carlisle College trainee plumber

Carlisle College has one of the best student apprentice plumbers in the north of England.

Last updated 8 February 2012
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cnevents to add sparkle to Carlisle race days

A Cumbrian events firm will provide race day entertainment at Carlisle Racecourse under a new deal announced yesterday.

Last updated 7 February 2012
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Cumbrian trainees swap suits and calculators to launch apprenticeship week

Trainee accountants swapped sums for sump plugs to launch National Apprenticeship Week yesterday.

Last updated 7 February 2012
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Last ditch hope for Peacocks shops jobs

Staff at Cumbrian branches of Peacocks were given fresh hope over their futures yesterday after it emerged a Pakistani billionaire was planning to rescue the chain.

Last updated 7 February 2012
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Housing schemes in Cumbria set to get go-ahead

TWO housing estates planned for west Cumbria are set to get the go-ahead, despite strong objections.

Last updated 7 February 2012
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Apprentice firefighter sessions firing interest of Cumbria's young people

Would-be red-hot recruits packed out the first of a string of sessions showing what they will have to do to became an apprentice firefighter.

Last updated 7 February 2012
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Planning officers support bids for west Cumbria housing schemes

Two controversial housing estates planned for west Cumbria are set to get the go-ahead, despite strong objections.

Last updated 7 February 2012
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Cumbrian firm Gen II wins £25 million Sellafield training contract

A west Cumbrian training firm has landed a £25 million deal to train Britain’s next generation of nuclear workers. (6 comments)

Last updated 6 February 2012
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Tips for Cumbrian firms on how to tap thrill seekers market

Cumbrian businesses can get tips on how to tap into the market for adrenaline junkies seeking high-octane holidays in the county.

Last updated 6 February 2012
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Extra trainees accepted on to Cumbria council construction scheme

Twelve young people who are out of work will be starting their journey into construction today when they start a 14-week course to build up to potential employment.

Last updated 6 February 2012
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40 jobs at new shop in Penrith

Forty new jobs will be created when national retailer GO Outdoors opens a shop in Penrith.

Last updated 6 February 2012
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Date set for Cockermouth 221 homes inquiry

A date has been set for a planning inquiry into a proposed £20 million development of 221 homes in Cockermouth.

Last updated 6 February 2012
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Carlisle bus drivers are safest in country, says Stagecoach survey

Carlisle bus drivers are the safest in the country, research by transport giant Stagecoach has found.

Last updated 6 February 2012
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Big rise in apprenticeships for Cumbria

The number of people starting apprenticeships in north and west Cumbria have risen by more than 50 per cent in a year and are expected to continue to rise.

Last updated 4 February 2012
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What’s the fuss about? We had a beer called Swedish Blonde

Cumbrian beer fans have leapt to the defence of the firm behind the controversial Top Totty ale which was kicked out of Parliament for being sexist. (20 comments)

Last updated 4 February 2012
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