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Samantha, 17, benefits from unique recruitment drive

A WHITEHAVEN teenager who successfully gained an apprenticeship at Bleasdale’s Solicitors says she is “thoroughly enjoying” her new role.

Last updated 19 July 2011
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Muncaster staff win top award – again

twowl3 MUNCASTER Castle has been named as the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year in the prestigious 2011 Cumbria Tourism Awards.

Last updated 15 July 2011
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Top award for disability adviser Carl

twcarl SELLAFIELD’s disabilities advisor, Carl Lewthwaite, has received one of the GMB’s top awards.

Last updated 15 July 2011
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Boost your festival skills

WITH the festival season now in full swing, aspiring event organisers have the opportunity to increase their skills with a course being run by Lakes College from September.

Last updated 14 July 2011
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Young Million job scheme launched

A YOUTH employment scheme that aims to save a “generation of Cumbrian talent” from the dole queue has been launched.

Last updated 8 July 2011
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Michelle and Diane wow the style judges

COPELAND hair-stylists were successful in the first Salon Versus Salon contest held recently at Lakes College West Cumbria.

Last updated 8 July 2011
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Cumbria competes for tax breaks

cebevvo CUMBRIA will now compete with 28 other areas to become an enterprise zone allowing tax breaks for businesses to encourage economic growth.

Last updated 7 July 2011
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Stobart depot to be used as storage warehouse

HAULAGE giant Eddie Stobart will keep its West Cumbrian depot open as a warehouse, despite removing its vehicle fleet.

Last updated 7 July 2011
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Millom landmark cafe up for let

THE owners of one of Millom’s landmark buildings have put it up for let.

Last updated 7 July 2011
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Cape help to give local charity a break

0707buscape A COMPANY which works at Sellafield has helped local children’s charity Give Us a Break.

Last updated 7 July 2011
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Takeaway future up in the air

THE future of an Indian takeaway hangs in the balance after councillors turned down a bid for retrospective planning permission.

Last updated 7 July 2011
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Stagecoach profit rise

CUMBRIAN bus operator Stagecoach has reported a rise in profits and revenues as the higher cost of petrol saw more people ditch their cars and take public transport.

Last updated 7 July 2011
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