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Positive signs from estate agent
CUMBRIA’S biggest estate and lettings agent has opened a new office in Whitehaven on the back of “high demand” for property in the west of the county.
Last updated 24 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
Wet fish shop opens
A NEW wet fish shop is opening up on Whitehaven harbour for the first time in 20 years. The state-of-the-art shop, opening on March 1, will be based near the North Shore fish-handling plant.
Last updated 24 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
Business seminars launched
THE University of Central Lancashire has launched a new programme of free business seminars in Cumbria.
Last updated 24 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
Fairer up north – for now
IT’S fairer up north – but inequality is rising.
Last updated 24 February 2011
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Jobs boost
A FIRM with a base at Westlakes Science Park, near Whitehaven, has announced a jobs boost.
Last updated 24 February 2011
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Nominate businesses you are proud of
RESIDENTS are being asked to nominate their favourite businesses for this year’s Copeland Pride Awards.
Last updated 24 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
New course launched to help Copeland's unemployed
Unemployed people living in Copeland can gain a host of skills in a new course which has been launched in the borough.
Last updated 23 February 2011
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
REACT to relocate
REACT Engineering is relocating to Cleator Moor.
Last updated 21 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
'Spiralling fuel costs threaten our economy'
SPIRALLING fuel costs are threatening the county’s economy, Cumbria Tourism has warned.
Last updated 17 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
Sue brings a fresh approach to shopping
A WHITEHAVEN woman is on a mission to bring organic fruit and vegetables to homes across Cumbria.
Last updated 17 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
Council courses for unemployed people
COPELAND Council is offering unemployed people the chance to gain a host of skills and volunteer at exciting Olympics-inspired events.
Last updated 17 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
Shops close
THREE town centre businesses in Millom have closed within a month.
Last updated 16 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
Reality star Ruth passes tips to local apprentices
REALITY TV star Ruth Badger visited Lakes College at Lillyhall last week to speak to students and employers as part of National Apprentice Week.
Last updated 16 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
Winners celebrate at the Sellafield Business Excellence awards
THE Sellafield Ltd Business Excellence Awards have taken place to celebrate the best achievements from across the business.
Last updated 16 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
Dragon says Beth is best in country
A WHITEHAVEN apprentice has been named as the best in the country by Dragons’ Den judge Peter Jones.
Last updated 16 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
Over 600 interested in voluntary redundancy
AROUND a quarter of staff working for the Rural Payments Agency in Cumbria are believed to have expressed an interest in voluntary redundancy.
Last updated 16 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
Construction sites targeted
UNSAFE construction sites are being targeted in a month-long inspection initiative after seven workers were injured in Copeland last year.
Last updated 16 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
Apprentices build a brighter future
WORK is well under way at a unique house-building project in Whitehaven.
Last updated 16 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
Producers paid more
FIRST Milk, the Aspatria creamery that takes milk from West Cumbrian farmers, has announced an increase in the price it will pay producers.
Last updated 10 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
Hidden tax bombshell
SELF-EMPLOYED Cumbrians face a tax bombshell hidden in the coalition Government’s changes to the benefits system, a county finance expert has warned.
Last updated 9 February 2011
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk
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