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Nuclear plant boss up for national women’s award
A SELLAFIELD boss has been shortlisted for a top award.
Last updated 15 May 2012
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Brett promoted to new specialist role
A SOLICITOR who specialises in the renewable energy sector has been promoted to partner at a Cumbrian law firm.
Last updated 15 May 2012
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Top secret: firms’ Olympics orders
CUMBRIAN companies have spoken of their disgust at ‘gagging orders’ which prevent them from telling anyone they have won Olympics contracts.
Last updated 15 May 2012
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Third-party pressure on firms to dismiss staff
Last updated 15 May 2012
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Prizes for top racing programme cover designs
Last updated 15 May 2012
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I wanted to be a vet
GREIG Rooney, 38; site director at GlaxoSmith-Kline in Ulverston.
Last updated 15 May 2012
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Auction mart has 50 years at site
ONE of Cumbria’s oldest auction marts has celebrated 50 years at its site.
Last updated 15 May 2012
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Crooklands centre has major revamp
A GARDEN centre has undergone a major revamp.
Last updated 15 May 2012
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Grand Prix Barrow
CUMBRIA Karting operated by Jonathan Chapman is an excellent example of a new business operated by a young entrepreneur which is adding to the appeal of Furness as a place to live and work as well as a place to visit on holiday.
Last updated 15 May 2012
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Mum a role model
MHAIRI Maclauchlan, 25, is the assistant warden for RSPB Hodbarrow Nature Reserve, in Millom. She recently moved to the area from her native North East and enjoys bird watching, walking and being out and about in the countryside.
Last updated 15 May 2012
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Farming matters
THE economic position for the dairy farmer is dire. If one looks at the 400 or so costed farms on the Tesco contract as a fair reflection of cost of production across the industry, then it’s clear in the last five financial years the cost of production has exceeded the average farm gate price received by nearly 2p per litre.
Last updated 15 May 2012
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Glaxo fund cash for school laptops
YOUNG people have been given a boost with their studies thanks to a neighbouring pharmaceutical company.
Last updated 15 May 2012
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Top secret: firms’ Olympics orders
CUMBRIAN companies have spoken of their disgust at ‘gagging orders’ which prevent them from telling anyone they have won Olympics contracts.
Last updated 15 May 2012
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Construction skills shown by students
SOUTH Cumbrian college students have proved themselves to be the future talent of the construction industry.
Last updated 15 May 2012
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Libraries to host learning festival events
Last updated 15 May 2012
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Takeaway opens in heart of town
A CHINESE businessman has opened a takeaway in Barrow.
Last updated 9 May 2012
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Probate made simple
Q My uncle left a Will and my brother and I are executors. What do we do now? My brother lives away and doesn’t want to get involved in the estate.
Last updated 8 May 2012
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