Why Colin is North West's green champion

A CUMBRIAN council leader who began recycling paper in 1980 has been named the North West’s top ‘green’ champion.

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Popular garage to undergo revamp

A PROMINENT service station will undergo a major revamp after councillors gave the plans their thumbs-up.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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NMP in line for £50m fee from NDA Add your comments

SELLAFIELD overlords Nuclear Management Partners are set to pick up a £50 million “well-done” fee on top of a £16.5 million dividend already earned.

Last updated 4 March 2010
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Jobs scheme is also good news for bosses

A £2 MILLION University of Cumbria scheme aimed at creating 145 graduate jobs in the region has received a new injection of cash.

Last updated 4 March 2010
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Awards highlight social enterprises

AN AWARDS ceremony for Cumbrian social enterprises is being held this month.

Last updated 4 March 2010
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Memorable moment

TWO certificates for OCN Level 2 were presented to Alison Ruddy from Copeland Occupational and Social Centre, and Pam Telford from Haig Mining museum.

Last updated 4 March 2010
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Chamber to relaunch and look forward

WHITEHAVEN’S Chamber of Trade wants people to join it in helping move the town forward and start being more positive about the future.

Last updated 4 March 2010
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Councillors: 'We must improve our economy'

COUNCILLORS are calling for improvements to Copeland’s economy, following a regional report.

Last updated 4 March 2010
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Nuclear learners fly the flag

WEST Cumbrian learners have enjoyed success at a prestigious awards ceremony celebrating nuclear stars of the future.

Last updated 25 February 2010
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Rum Story staff have the learning spirit

TWO Whitehaven museum workers are encouraging and guiding others to keep on learning.

Last updated 24 February 2010
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Going online needn’t be taxing

IT USED to be the case that filling in a form and sending to the issuing office involved picking up a pen, exercising a little manual dexterity, folding, tucking the form into an envelope, adding a stamp and into the post box. Job done.

Last updated 24 February 2010
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NVQ success for Sellafield staff

A DAY of celebration at the Sellafield Centre has recognised the achievements of a host of Environmental Health, Safety and Quality (EHS&Q) employees.

Last updated 19 February 2010
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Home point the way forward

OVER 30 providers of employment, training and volunteering opportunities were on hand for an event in Whitehaven this week.

Last updated 17 February 2010
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Mike takes up new post

CUMBRIAN law firm Baines Wilson has appointed Mike Wood as its head of Private Client Services.

Last updated 17 February 2010
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Role with a twist could fit the Bill

PEOPLE looking for a police job with a difference can apply to the Civil Nuclear Constabulary through a new website.

Last updated 17 February 2010
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Convention attracts hundreds of students

AROUND 150 teenagers descended on Energus at Lillyhall last week for one of the biggest careers conventions in West Cumbria.

Last updated 17 February 2010
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Region’s best learners are celebrated at awards night

THE achievements of the region’s best learners have been celebrated at a prestigious awards ceremony.

Last updated 10 February 2010
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Fayre with a touch of magic

OVER 30 providers of employment, training and volunteering opportunities will be on hand for an event in Whitehaven next week.

Last updated 10 February 2010
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Hard-hitting workplace safety campaign launched

A HARD-hitting campaign has been launched to prevent accidents in the workplace.

Last updated 8 February 2010
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Firm keeps on expanding

AN energy services company based on the Westlakes Science Park has tripled its workforce over the last 12 months, providing opportunities for a number of young people.

Last updated 8 February 2010
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