ULVERSTON hair-dresser Philip Pollard is no stranger to quality – having worked for Vidal Sassoon in Man-chester for many years.

• Barrow gym owner’s business goes from strength to strength
• BAE Systems Barrow shipyard worker competes in international welding competition
• South Lakes farmer hopes to harvest power of the wind

THE successful collaborative work between Furness schools, colleges and businesses has been recognised in Westminster.

• Barrow work placement increases teenager’s confidence
• Variety of works on show as Furness College stages art exhibition
• Benefit system changes increase need for Barrow volunteers
• Fun and games being crafted for Furness College’s grand opening

THE grand opening of the £43m Furness College featured interactive activities for all age groups.

• Number of disadvantaged students at top unis falls
• Barrow pupils engineer their way to some ship shape creations
• Crunch time for unsung Cumbria heroes’ hard work to be recognised
• Cumbria students share experiences during launch of partnership

A PLEASING entry of quality lambs and well fed hoggs were keenly sought after at Ulverston Auction Mart, with prices remaining firm for meaty types.

• Action plan call to attract Cumbria young farmers
• Ulverston quality lamb sale racks up some premium prices
• Young Cumbria farmers lock horns in stock contest
• Quality evident at Cumbria junior farmers’ prime lamb show

SARAH Simpson is marketing co-ordinator at Forge Europa, a leading LED light manufacturer based in Ulverston.

• Cumbria manager’s career in sport started with serving pies
• Former Barrow music venue to go under the hammer
• ‘It doesn’t get much better than this’
• Awards to celebrate dynamic Cumbria business people

TWIN brothers are preparing to launch a website with a difference.

• Nominate your favourite Cumbria attractions
• Lakes hotels ‘most romantic’
• Branch of opticians celebrates landmarks
• Ulverston hair salon’s customers can choose cutting edge styles
• South Lakes hotel throws weight behind campaign

THE importance of nuclear decommissioning cannot be underestimated, according to the winner of a prestigious award.

• Construction centre to be finished in March
• Firms could help nuclear clean-up
• Energy secretary hails renewable achievement
• Apprenticeships will secure future
• Lighting firm adds sparkle to garden

A CUMBRIAN brewery is raising a glass to a new production line that will help boost its export efforts.

• Tornado whips up lucrative fencing contract
• World the oyster for shellfish boss
• Future looking healthy for water company
• Future leaders rewarded
• Advice to help businesses in export market