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Business minister visits Ulverston firm

9:48am Thursday 18th March 2010

BUSINESS minister Lord Young has visited an Ulverston LED company to observe how it is offering opportunities to young people.

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Caravan firm picks up top gong

4:46pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

A CUMBRIAN-based firm has won a top award at a prestigious industry show.

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Retired Ulverston farmer shot himself - inquest

11:16am Wednesday 17th March 2010

THE step-son of a retired farmer who shot himself was interviewed by police who suspected foul play, an inquest was told.

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Lakeland launch first Middle East store

3:19pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

KITCHENWARE firm Lakeland has opened its first store in the Middle East.

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Marines services firm reports good 09 performance

2:18pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

BARROW-based James Fisher has hailed a ‘robust’ performance in 2009 that saw increased profits and revenues.

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Chernobyl aftermath still hitting Cumbria farmers

12:51pm Monday 15th March 2010

FARMERS who are still having their livestock tested for radiation poisoning 24 years after the Chernobyl disaster are still getting the same compensation they received when contamination first hit the Cumbrian fells.

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