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- 15th September 2011
New proposals announced by the govenment this week could see the number of Cumbrian MP's seats in Westminster reduced from six to five.
- 13th September 2011
It has been estimated that consumers are spending a whopping £265,000 a day in debit card surcharges when booking plane tickets - an eye-opener when you consider that in actual fact each of these transactions costs the retailer just 20p!
- 1st September 2011
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on the government to help more people get back in employment by extending Work Trials, which could create an extra 46,000 jobs.
- 30th August 2011
Tripbod were delighted to be named in the Guardian’s list of Best Travel Websites EVER this month, another fantastic achievement for the highly recommended travel experts!
- 30th August 2011
thebestof barrowandfurness is delighted to welcome JM Contracting Limited (recommended specialists in extensions and loft conversions) as the newest member in our exclusive business network!
- 18th August 2011
Social media was blamed as a means of organising the shocking scenes of violence as riots spread across the UK recently, but the same media had a very positive role in pulling communities back together for the clean up & helping those who were affected.
- 16th August 2011
A picture of Hartley's painted by local artist John Duffin now takes pride of place in the popular restaurant, after it was specially commissioned by owners Lisa and Andrew Turner earlier this year.
- 1st August 2011
The Abbey House have just been voted The Best Wedding Venue in Cumbria by County Brides Magazine, a fantastic achievement for the highly recommended hotel.
- 1st August 2011
Dog owners are being encouraged to bring their canine friends along to Glaxo Sports and Social Club on Sunday 11th September, where St. Mary's Hospice are holding a "Paws for Thought" sponsored walk.
- 21st July 2011
The government recently announced that a boost of £16.8 million to improve Cumbria's broadband network, which currently poses a significant barrier to economic growth.