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West Cumbria nuclear waste dump would require temporary port - claim
A temporary port and better infrastructure would be needed if west Cumbria is to host a deep-storage repository for nuclear waste, MPs have heard.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Homebase TV advert brings business boom to Carlisle
Businesses around Carlisle’s Citadel Railway Station have enjoyed a bumper start to the year thanks to the filming of a new advert.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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£2 million boost for Cumbrian businesses
More than £2 million has been pumped into Cumbrian businesses by a fund which loans cash to people turned down by banks.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Threat to more than 20 jobs at Gretna outlet cafe
More than 20 jobs are under threat at the Gretna branch of a café chain.
Last updated 9 March 2010
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Ex-Carlisle Swallow boss lands area manager job
A former general manager of Carlisle’s Swallow Hotel has been appointed area manager of its parent company.
Last updated 8 March 2010
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Firms join together to drive on Cumbria economy
Some of the biggest names in Cumbrian industry have formed a high-powered group aimed at driving the county’s economy forward.
Last updated 8 March 2010
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Surge in inquiries for Lake District breaks
Tourist confidence in the Lake District is returning as enquiries for Easter breaks are up by more than 200 per cent.
Last updated 6 March 2010
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Financial services firm opened in Carlisle
A Carlisle man has launched a financial services venture.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Cumbrian firm's pitch protection system helping clubs beat the freeze
This winter’s bone-chilling temperatures have given Cumbrian businesses little reason for cheer.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Bid to transform Cumbrian economy with three words
Made in Cumbria: three words that could help transform the county’s economy.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Month-long safety blitz on Cumbrian building sites
Health and safety inspectors are launching a month-long inspection initiative aimed at stopping dangerous practices on building sites.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Cumbrian man in bid to resolve Bangladesh energy crisis
A Cumbrian businessman is leading a quest to solve an energy crisis in Bangladesh, help lift the country out of poverty and create jobs in Britain.
Last updated 4 March 2010
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Carlisle gym expands to cope with customer numbers
Business is buzzing for a Carlisle gym boss who brought the revolutionary ‘power plate’ to the city.
Last updated 4 March 2010
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Cumbrian firm signs £1.3 million deal to supply solar panels to London rail station
A Cumbrian energy company has clinched a £1.3m deal to provide solar panels for one of Britain’s biggest railway stations.
Last updated 4 March 2010
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Cumbria's Stobart Group makes £61 million in sale and lease deal
Cumbrian logistics group Stobart has sold 45 per cent of its Widnes inland port operation to the pensions arm of Legal & General Assurance for £61 million in cash.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Carlisle food store to reopen after £200,000 facelift
A Cumbrian convenience store has been given a £200,000 facelift.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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