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Eden council signs 10-year sports deal with North Country Leisure
A councillor hopes a new 10-year contract will help boost sports services in Eden.
Last updated 3 February 2012
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Wetheral hotel retains its fine dining rosette
A Cumbrian hotel has been awarded an AA Rosette for its fine dining – for the second consecutive year.
Last updated 3 February 2012
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New chairman for Eden Housing Association
A new chairman has been appointed at Eden Housing Association.
Last updated 3 February 2012
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Carlisle's Story Homes is Britain's best housebuilder
Story Homes has been given the prestigious title of best housebuilder in Britain.
Last updated 3 February 2012
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‘Don’t expect property revival’ warns Carlisle estate agent
A Carlisle estate agent is not expecting much of a property market revival in 2012 – although slightly more homes have started changing hands.
Last updated 3 February 2012
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Stobart boss Andrew Tinkler's success message to teens
Cumbrian self-made millionaire Andrew Tinkler is urging youngsters to follow his lead and choose an apprenticeship as the route to success.
Last updated 3 February 2012
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Cumbrian MP urges Network Rail bosses to reject bonuses
The state-owned company facing prosecution over the Grayrigg train crash is at the centre of a row over bonus payments to its directors.
Last updated 3 February 2012
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MP demands Carlisle is included in Cumbria's superfast broadband roll-out
Carlisle must be included in the roll-out of superfast broadband across rural Cumbria, the city’s MP has said.
Last updated 3 February 2012
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Five-star rating for Gretna Gateway shopping village
Gretna Gateway Outlet Village has retained its top shopping status with national tourism body VisitScotland.
Last updated 1 February 2012
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Northern Rail warns over metal thefts threat to economy
A rail firm that operates key services in Cumbria fears the explosion in metal thefts will continue to hit economies in northern England.
Last updated 27 January 2012
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Carlisle decorators give city's Pirelli plant fresh start to 2012
A Carlisle decorating firm has helped give the city’s Pirelli tyre plant a fresh start to the year with a radical new paint job.
Last updated 27 January 2012
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Cumbrian hotel completes £140,000 makeover
A Cumbrian hotel has unveiled a £140,000 refurbishment as it continues to grow despite the economic downturn.
Last updated 27 January 2012
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Carlisle woman reveals inspiration for her quirky business
A chance find in her garage has led to a collecting habit that has flourished into a business for a Carlisle woman.
Last updated 27 January 2012
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Carlisle door maker clinches deals worth £400,000 for London 2012 Olympics
A Carlisle door maker is playing a major role in the Olympics after clinching jobs worth £400,000 at the London Games.
Last updated 27 January 2012
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Funding secured for Cumbrian green network to continue
A vital business support agency that has helped Cumbrian firms save £10 million by going green has had its immediate future secured.
Last updated 20 January 2012
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Carlisle-based Border Cars buys Glen Henderson dealership
One of Cumbria’s fastest-growing companies has continued its rapid expansion by snapping up a Scottish car dealership.
Last updated 20 January 2012
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15 new jobs as shoe firm Wynsors moves into Carlisle
A new shoe store is opening in Carlisle, creating 15 jobs.
Last updated 20 January 2012
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£10m project in pipeline to expand Carlisle sewage system
United Utilities is poised to spend more than £10 million expanding a sewage works to cope with a population boom in Carlisle.
Last updated 20 January 2012
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Cumbrian building firm lands Cheshire garden centre contract
A Cumbrian building firm has clinched a £3 million deal to build a garden centre in Cheshire.
Last updated 20 January 2012
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£26m improvement to wastewater treatment in Carlisle
Water quality and flood defences have been boosted by a string of multi-million pound upgrades at Carlisle’s sewage works.
Last updated 20 January 2012
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