Business
1,000 new jobs for £32m Lillyhall development plan
Published 28 November 2008
MORE than 1,000 new jobs could be created if a plan to bring £32 million of private sector business, commercial and industrial investment to Lillyhall, near Workington, goes ahead.
Woolworths future uncertain
Published 27 November 2008
WOOLWORTHS staff in West Cumbria face an uncertain future as the high street store becomes the latest casualty of the credit crunch.
New shop shows taste
Published 27 November 2008
A NEW shop, selling chocolate and wine, has opened in Cockermouth.
NY style in new cafe bar
Published 27 November 2008
WORKINGTON’S own American-style cafe will open on Monday.
Jeweller to the Duchess
Published 27 November 2008
A KESWICK jewellers has launched an exclusive range of jewellery from one of the UK’s top designers.
Gravatom’s £1m target
Published 27 November 2008
WORKINGTON’S Gravatom nuclear design and manufacturing company has signed a deal with France’s leading decommissioning outfit that could see its turnover crash through the £1m mark.
History made by Sellafield’s private switch
Published 27 November 2008
HISTORY was made on Monday as the Government handed control of Sellafield to the private sector for the first time in its 50 years of existence.
Shop aims for green impact
Published 27 November 2008
WORKINGTON’S Cartridge World store has opened its doors with a vow to make a “green” impact on the area.
Builders scoop award
Published 27 November 2008
ONE of West Cumbria’s best known family building firms has scooped an impressive 11th Pride in the Job award.
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.
