Hopes of £20m boost as Lake District is named World Heritage Site
The Lake District National Park has been officially named as a World Heritage site - bringing hopes of a £20m boost to Cumbria's economy.
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Hopes of £20m boost as Lake District is named World Heritage Site
The Lake District National Park has been officially named as a World Heritage site - bringing hopes of a £20m boost to Cumbria's economy.
Cumbria Day is a hit in Parliament
Businesses from across Cumbria converged on Parliament yesterday to showcase their wares to hundreds of MPs and Westminster insiders.
Healthcare excellence award for Choose campaign
The campaign to promote Cumbria as the best place to work, live, learn and play has won a Healthcare People Management Association Excellence Award.
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Hopes of £20m boost as Lake District is named World Heritage Site
The Lake District National Park has been officially named as a World Heritage site - bringing hopes of a £20m boost to Cumbria's economy.
Expanding surveyors on hunt for West Cumbria ‘Energy Hub’
Expanding specialist chartered quantity surveyors practice Solomons Europe is to establish a new 'Energy Hub' in West Cumbria.
Housing developer helps restore Cockermouth viewpoint
A stunning viewpoint in Cockermouth has been restored thanks to a partnership initiative including housing developer and new Choose Cumbria partner Lovell.
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Expanding surveyors on hunt for West Cumbria ‘Energy Hub’
Expanding specialist chartered quantity surveyors practice Solomons Europe is to establish a new 'Energy Hub' in West Cumbria.
Port of Barrow welcomes vessel for work on Walney Extension
Associated British Ports has welcomed the newly built VOS Start subsea-support vessel to the Port of Barrow.
Cash boost for health services sends strong signal to potential recruits
A £65 million investment in health services in Cumbria will send out a strong signal to those considering working in the region.
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Cumbrian inn awarded five-star status
A highly popular Lake District inn has attained 5-star status from AA Hotel & Hospitality Services.
Multi sports club to keep children active over summer
Furness College has launched a new multi sports holiday club for 6-12 year olds running at The Matchbox Sports and Fitness Centre.
150 years of Barrow port celebrated
The community of Barrow has been invited to Associated British Ports' celebrations to mark 150 years of the town's port.
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Athletes do Cumbria proud after completing the Brathay 10in10
Runners pushed themselves to the limit of physical endurance when they set out to conquer 10 marathons in 10 days.
Runners to tackle UK’s ultimate endurance event
Sixteen people take first of 330,000 steps towards completing 10 marathons in as many days as they pledge to raise £91,000 for Brathay Trust.
Love a Challenge? Choose Cumbria
Participants in four major outdoor challenges taking place during May are being urged to conquer their career ambitions in Cumbria too.
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Students celebrate A-level success in Cumbria
Students and staff at Barrow Sixth Form College had stars in their eyes as they celebrated another impressive year for A-level exam success.
‘Bright’ future for Furness College after success of first year
A college has celebrated the success of its first year after merging, and promised a bright future going forward.
South Cumbria college graded as ‘good’ overall with ‘outstanding’ features
A South Cumbria college has been graded as "good" overall with "outstanding" features.
