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Focus on Millom’s shops

TRADERS in Millom are being called to arms to celebrate the best of business in the town.

Last updated 12 April 2012
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Climbing Snowdon – the hard way

A TEAM of engineers from Cleator Moor will take on the challenge of a lifetime all in the name of charity.

Last updated 12 April 2012
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Surfacing workers’ jobs are saved

SIXTEEN road workers, caught in a dispute between Cumbria County Council and two private contractors, have been told their jobs are safe.

Last updated 5 April 2012
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Two new directors for NDA’s board

TWO new non-executive directors have been appointed to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s board.

Last updated 5 April 2012
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You’re hired: partnership secures apprentice training

tonyroberts1 A WHITEHAVEN firm has been able to take on three new apprentices – thanks to a new three-way partnership.

Last updated 5 April 2012
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Stress at work? There's help at hand

A FREE Stress Management Roadshow visits Cumbria this month to help local businesses manage stress at work.

Last updated 4 April 2012
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New group will improve links between rural Cumbria and Government

A new organisation designed to provide a hotline between farmers in Cumbria and Government has been announced.

Last updated 4 April 2012
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Using power of social media

BUSINESSES can learn how to harness the power of social media at a conference to be held in West Cumbria.

Last updated 29 March 2012
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Vote for good causes

ceasdamayor ASDA in Whitehaven is inviting people to vote for a good cause to receive a charitable donation.

Last updated 29 March 2012
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New £1m wing at Gosforth Hall Hotel

A NEW £1million accommodation wing at Gosforth Hall was opened this week.

Last updated 29 March 2012
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Team wants to breathe new life into high street

ceportsign03 WHITEHAVEN’S main shopping street is set to become ‘open house’ for business – not just retail shops.

Last updated 29 March 2012
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Stan's the man to drive charity van

A WHITEHAVEN man has recently become a voluntary van driver for Hospice at Home West Cumbria.

Last updated 28 March 2012
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Ex-pupils return to school to raise apprenticeship profile

PUPILS at St Benedict’s School have received a glowing endorsement of apprenticeships – from a group of apprentices themselves.

Last updated 28 March 2012
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Ex-Sellafield man designs new buoyancy aid for boats

Steve Beresford photo A Sellafield engineer turned boat builder is courting considerable attention with his latest creation.

Last updated 26 March 2012
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Turbine business potential

BUSINESSES across Cumbria are being invited to register their interest in bidding for contracts worth in excess of £3.5m for a number of projects that will potentially be available later this year.

Last updated 22 March 2012
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Free online ‘webinars’ launched this month

A PROGRAMME of free online ‘webinars’ will be launched this month.

Last updated 22 March 2012
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Forum for Seascale businesses

THE Seascale business community is invited to a forum this week.

Last updated 22 March 2012
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On course for success as teachers

A GROUP of learners have successfully completed an adult teacher training course.

Last updated 22 March 2012
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Brantano and friends help Hospice at Home

cebrantano A WHITEHAVEN shoe store has held a successful Ladies Night for charity.

Last updated 22 March 2012
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Balfour apprentices prove they are up to the challenge

2203busy1 EIGHT young people from Balfour Beatty came third in the first Apprentice Team of the Year competition, following a six-week contest agai-nst teams from some of the country’s leading employers.