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Christmas lights switch town on to free parking and late shopping
Published 20 November 2008
WORKINGTON will be awash with sound and colour this weekend when the town’s Christmas lights are switched on.
Scouts get Olympic archery lesson
Published 20 November 2008
WORKINGTON Scouts were given an Olympic lesson in archery.
Opportunities in Olympics
Published 20 November 2008
CUMBRIAN firms will learn about business opportunities with the London 2012 Olympic Games at an event next month.
‘Tremendous year’ for Carr’s
Published 20 November 2008
WHEN Carr’s Milling Industries revealed a 17 per cent drop in profits last year, its executives said they hoped for “more acceptable” profitability” in 2008.
Value is key to tourism
Published 20 November 2008
TOURISM businesses in Cumbria are being advised to offer visitors the best possible value for money during 2009 to help counter the effects of any recession.
Manager goes as creamery axes 11 staff
Published 20 November 2008
ASPATRIA creamery’s general manager was among its 11 staff made redundant when the factory recently cut its cheese production.
Developer cuts back on number of homes
Published 20 November 2008
A HOUSING developer has scaled down plans for a new estate in Workington because of the credit crunch.
Car showroom’s New Year debut
Published 14 November 2008
WORK is well under way on a new car showroom which is due to open in the new year.
Residents angry as work on flats halts
Published 14 November 2008
A GROUP of Cockermouth tenants fear a cold, damp winter after repair work on their block of flats ground to a standstill.
Best-ever for building society
Published 13 November 2008
THE Cumberland Building Society has just recorded its best-ever month for savings in its 158-year history. Savings balances in October increased by over £35 million.
New Sellafield pay deal avoids crippling strike
Published 13 November 2008
SELLAFIELD has avoided a potentially crippling strike on the eve of its handover to the private sector after workers voted to accept a pay offer.
New cash hope for Farepak Xmas savers
Published 13 November 2008
FAMILIES in West Cumbria who lost money when Christmas savings firm Farepak collapsed have been given fresh hope of claiming back more of their missing cash.
Building firm takes top award for staff training
Published 13 November 2008
A COCKERMOUTH building firm has won a top award for training its workforce – and proved construction companies CAN beat the credit crunch.
HAVE YOUR SAY: First Robin Rigg turbine up
Published 11 November 2008
THIS is the first Robin Rigg turbine to be erected off the coast of Maryport.
A sweet step back in time
Published 6 November 2008
A NEW Workington shop has taken a sweet step back in time.
Chemical firm’s expansion defies economy gloom
Published 6 November 2008
A CHEMICAL company in Workington is bucking the economic trend by expanding its operation.
Curry curries favour with Mill’s curry pie
Published 6 November 2008
THE Government’s food and farming spokesman Sir Don Curry was presented with a curry pie on a visit to Threlkeld on Tuesday.
Sellafield director quits
Published 6 November 2008
A DIRECTOR of Sellafield’s new owners has quit only weeks after being appointed.
Buy one of my cars, and then I’ll throw in a free scooter!
Published 6 November 2008
A WORKINGTON motor dealer has hit on a novel solution to problems posed by the credit crunch.
New barber’s shop opens
Published 6 November 2008
A TRADITIONAL barber’s shop has opened in Cockermouth. The Original Barber Company, in Market Place, offers wet shaves as well as haircuts.
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