THE LAW AND YOU
Whitehaven-born employment law expert Dr Mark Butler brings you the latest developments that could affect you.
Business news
Sellafield in IChemE awards success
SELLAFIELD Ltd is celebrating after scooping two IChemE awards for innovation and excellence.
Last updated 2 December 2011
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Skills for Enterprise event
YOUNGSTERS will be taking on the E-Factor challenge when they take part in a Skills for Enterprise event being held at Energus, on Friday, December 9.
Last updated 1 December 2011
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Safety record is rewarded
A COMPANY which provides maintenance services at Sellafield has had its safety record recognised in the RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards 2011.
Last updated 24 November 2011
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Judges shortlist ‘impressive’ businesses
JUDGES have shortlisted six West Cumbrian businesses as part of The Whitehaven News’s Local Business Accelerator scheme.
Last updated 24 November 2011
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£1.3m EU boost for fishermen
A £1.35 million splash of cash from Europe is set to revive the area’s ailing fishing industry.
Last updated 24 November 2011
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk
New course boosts pupils' job options
PUPILS have the chance to gain a vital qualification and vocational skills thanks to a new college course.
Last updated 18 November 2011
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Apprentices in awards joy
STUDENTS from Lakes College have been joined by family, friends, tutors and employers at a special celebratory ceremony to receive their awards for completing the challenging Young Apprenticeship programme.
Last updated 18 November 2011
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Golden boy James shares wisdom
DOUBLE Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell gave words of wisdom to delegates at a business event at Lillyhall’s Energus building.
Last updated 17 November 2011
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A phone ‘first’ for society
THE Cumberland has become the first building society in Britain to launch a mobile phone banking service.
Last updated 17 November 2011
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk
Whitehaven School in LionHeart success
WHITEHAVEN School pupils have been crowned the national winners of a prestigious enterprise challenge.
Last updated 11 November 2011
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Small businesses urged to join key campaign
SMALL businesses in Copeland are being urged to join a campaign to encourage the government to support entrepreneurs.
Last updated 11 November 2011
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk
Entries range from voice coaching to weight loss
A VOCAL coach from Beckermet who aims to bring music to the masses has applied to the Local Business Accelerator scheme.
Last updated 10 November 2011
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk
Just days left to get your business off to a flying start
TV Dragon Deborah Meaden has urged Cumbrian up-and-coming companies not to miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win three months’ FREE advertising in The Whitehaven News – but you’ll have to hurry.
Last updated 10 November 2011
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Getting an insight into world of engineering
TEENAGERS have a received a valuable insight into the world of engineering at a popular annual event.
Last updated 10 November 2011
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk
Support for ‘Energy Coast’ businesses
A BUSINESS support service wants to hear from fledgling companies in need of its help.
Last updated 10 November 2011
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk
Youth training scheme hailed a great success
A TRAINING scheme to get young people into work has been hailed a great success.
Last updated 7 November 2011
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Can your business benefit from free backing?
COULD your business benefit from three months of free advertising and professional mentoring from one of Cumbria’s best known business leaders?
Last updated 3 November 2011
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk
Moky and Farmshed among applicants
KEEP fit business Moky Ltd is one of six West Cumbrian firms so far to apply for the Local Business Accelerator scheme.
Last updated 3 November 2011
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk
Councillor campaigns for market to return to Square
A CAMPAIGN for market traders to return to their historic home is gathering pace.
Last updated 3 November 2011
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk
Free training in dangers of asbestos
IF you work on buildings built or refurbished before the year 2000, asbestos could be present and you may need awareness training so you know how to avoid the risks.
Last updated 3 November 2011
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk
- Woman found dead in Wath Brow
- At The Playgound festival at Whitehaven - review and pictures (3 comments)
- Mum’s scarlet fever warning after daughter Sophie suffers
- Senior councillor refers the NDA to Ombudsman (1 comment)
- Couple distressed by mix-up over grave
- Where there’s a Will there’s a way
- Beacon set to be saved
- We’ve got the cutest kids
- Controversial turbine given the go-ahead
- Festival boost thanks to firm’s support
- Thousands welcome troops to Whitehaven (8 comments)
- Cumbria police investigate sudden death of man, 18
- NMP ‘needs to change – or lose Sellafield contract’ (15 comments)
- Woman found dead in Wath Brow
- Hell on the Harbourside
- Fears that state of lighthouses will stop people visiting Whitehaven (25 comments)
- Go-ahead for superfast broadband roll-out across Cumbria (27 comments)
- Police called to 'out of control' birthday party (21 comments)
- Plans made to stop using Ennerdale as water source (10 comments)
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