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Business leaders in plea to make Carlisle city centre more vibrant
A newly-formed business group is calling for changes to make Carlisle city centre a more attractive place for shoppers and visitors.
Last updated 14 June 2013
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Vital advice on Start Up Loans for young business people
Young business people interested in the Government’s Start Up Loans scheme can get advice at a drop-in centre in Carlisle.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Small Cumbrian firms paying over the odds for energy
Small and medium-sized enterprises in Cumbria are overpaying for their energy by more than £50m a year, according to the energy broker Inenco Direct.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Carlisle's Lloyd Ltd named dealer of the year
Lloyd Ltd of Carlisle has been named Dealer of the Year by the agricultural-machinery supplier New Holland.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Former bank building bought by Carlisle pubs boss
Carlisle businessman Ron Wood has emerged as the buyer of the former Santander bank branch in Devonshire Street, which sold at auction last month.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Stobart Group company eyeing up legal contracts
A SUBSIDIARY of Stobart Group has emerged as a leading contender to win controversial new legal aid contracts.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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In-house barrister boost for Carlisle law firm
Carlisle law firm Wragg Mark-Bell has become one of the few Cumbrian legal practices to employ an in-house barrister.
Last updated 6 June 2013
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Story Contracting's viaduct work wins award
Story Contracting has won an award from the Institution of Civil Engineers for its work on a viaduct in Warwickshire.
Last updated 29 May 2013
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Couple’s new business venture in Aspatria is all about play
An indoor soft-play area has opened in Aspatria for children under 10.
Last updated 29 May 2013
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New expo event for Cumbrian business
A major new business-to-business event will be held at Rheged, near Penrith, next month.
Last updated 29 May 2013
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Further growth for Cumbrian food industry
Cumbria's booming food-and-drink sector is poised for further growth, following a decade of relentless expansion.
Last updated 29 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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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
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Cumbria logistics forum disbands
The Cumbria Logistics Employers’ Forum has been wound up because of lack of interest.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Independent Carlisle businesses have designs on gaining customers
Cakes, bridal dresses and cutting-edge architecture will all feature in the first Carlisle Design Week next month.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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New non-executive director joins Penrith Building Society
The Penrith Building Society has recruited former Furness Building Society chief executive Rob Cairns as a non-executive director.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Chrissy’s is latest addition to Carlisle hairdressing community
Hairdressing is one area where Carlisle is defying the economic downturn – it seems as if a new salon opens every other week.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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H&H Motor Auctions holding first online machinery sale
H&H Motor Auctions is holding what it says will be the North West’s first online machinery auction.
Last updated 15 May 2013
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
Carlisle building company scoops national site awards
Border Construction has scooped silver and bronze awards in the Considerate Constructors Scheme 2013 National Site Awards.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Cumbrian firm secures major contract for Olympic Park in London
Border Barriers has won a £500,000 contract to supply safety barriers and security fencing to the Olympic Park in London.
Last updated 10 May 2013
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
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