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#3 · (Edited by Moderator)
Sainsbury's and Booths to open superstores
in Penrith, within a week of each other

By Matthew Legg, Business editor, News & Star, Wednesday 5th October 2011


Penrith is set for an £80 million retail boom which could turn it into a Cumbrian mecca for shoppers.

Supermarket giants Sainsbury’s and Booths are gearing up to open new stores in the town next month, creating 480 new jobs.

The Sainsbury’s store will form part of the New Squares development designed to transform the Penrith economy.

The investment was intended to reverse a trend which had seen increasing numbers of Penrith shoppers deserting the town for Carlisle and Kendal – but some community leaders say they are delighted to see Penrith get city-style amenities without spoiling the pleasant Eden Valley environment that makes it so attractive to tourists.

The new Sainsbury’s store will open on November 9 and will form part of the £77m New Squares scheme.

The project is well ahead of schedule, having previously been expected to open in February next year. New Squares itself has been dogged with controversy, having stalled in October 2008 when a bank withdrew funding. Sainsbury’s then offered to restart the project, in exchange for being allowed to build a bigger store, but the district council rejected the offer.

The development was saved in 2010 when Sainsbury’s exercised its legal right to complete the original scheme, which incorporates the supermarket, car park, shops, restaurants, cafes and bars, plus 199 houses and flats.

Penrith’s new Booths supermarket will open on November 15.


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#175 ·
From the NW Evenign Mail:

"Bosses at toy retailer confirm opening of store in former Argos in Barrow town centre



A MAJOR independent retailer has confirmed plans to open a toy store in the former Argos in Barrow town centre.

Toy shop The Entertainer is advertising a number of positions for jobs in what is set to be a new store in Barrow.

A planning application submitted to Barrow Borough Council by Sapphire Signs details the new signage set to be put up at the former Argos store in Dalton Road.
The planning application reveals The Entertainer has a five-year lease on the unit. It is not yet known when the shop will open."


More at http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/barro...entre-f9aabc73-28e3-48a9-bf07-53da9fcb6658-ds
 
#178 ·
This from the News & Star,--

Job losses as Carlisle distribution centre closes



About 30 jobs will be lost when department store John Lewis closes its distribution centre in Carlisle.

The retailer has confirmed to the News & Star that its 50,000sq ft depot in the city's Kingmoor Park industrial estate will close later this month.

It follows more than a year of consultation with staff based in Carlisle, after the firm blamed changing shopping habits for its decision to shut the depot.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/J...loses-07a53b66-be19-4f62-8f71-66dd0c8a52ee-ds
 
#181 ·
This from the News & Star,--

New-look Carlisle McDonald's restaurant opens after "digital makeover"




New-look Carlisle McDonald's restaurant opens after "digital makeover"

The refurbished McDonald's at Kingstown, Carlisle

A busy McDonald's outlet has opened following a major revamp.

The branch at Kingstown, Carlisle, had been closed for several weeks as the building was overhauled, with the site stripped back and giant cranes being used to life a new part of the unit in.

The restaurant is the latest McDonald's outlet in the region to be given a "digital makeover", with touch-screens installed for customers to order their food.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/N...eover-aec9a617-3b88-4443-a0d7-7e478088ebf2-ds
 
#182 ·
This from the Westmorland Gazette,---

Second venture for team behind Kendal's Brew Brothers



THE family behind a successful Kendal cafe is hoping to impress customers with a new farmhouse inspired offering.

Tony Benton, director of Brew Brothers on Highgate, has opened The Farmhouse Kitchen, aiming to offer artisan, wholesome food.

"There will be a few similarities with Brew Brothers and The Farmhouse Kitchen obviously," Tony said. "But it's a separate brand, we've created a new brand. We didn't want it to be the same as Brew Brothers.

"We are trying to create another market for the lovely people of Kendal where they can come and relax and have some really good food. There are some quality offerings out there in Kendal and we'd like to be part of that offer."

Read more http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co..._for_team_behind_Kendal__39_s_Brew_Brothers/#
 
#183 ·
This is also posted on the Cumbria /Carlisle and other Developments thread,--


This from the News & Star,

Building work starts on new KFC restaurant



Work has started on a new long-awaited KFC restaurant – and civic leaders hope it will help keep shoppers in the town.

The building area at Lakes Road, Workington, has been fenced off and diggers have begun moving on to the site.

It will come as welcome news for KFC fans as it was six years ago when the popular chain first revealed it hoped to open in the town.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/B...urant-d3a50d9d-f1c2-41ee-9e2e-d11e7c956c8a-ds
 
#184 ·
This from the News & Star,---

Easter sunshine gave Carlisle shops major boost




Easter sunshine gave Carlisle shops major boost


Retailers
saw a welcome jump in the number of people shopping in April thanks to the Easter holidays and good weather.

The Lanes Shopping Centre in Carlisle saw an 11 per cent rise in footfall when compared to the Easter weekend last year.

In fact the shopping has seen increases in footfall on the May Bank Holiday Saturday, up 2.2 per cent, and last weekend - up 10 per cent when compared to the previous year. The Saturday before Mother's Day also saw a four per cent increase.


Holly Woodhead, marketing manager at The Lanes, said: “It was quite quiet at the beginning of the year. Then we had Mother's Day and Easter quite close together so April was a really big month for us... The good weather helped."

The announcement came as nationally data from the British Retail Consortium and KPMG showed that like-for-like UK retail sales jumped 5.6 per cent last month compared to a 0.9 per cent decline a year earlier, while total sales climbed 6.3 per cent.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/E...boost-fcde399c-ea9c-4c6a-832f-3341b66733db-ds
 
#185 ·
#187 ·
This from the News & Star,--

Tiny Carlisle shop revamped and relaunched



A shop which sits in the shadow of Carlisle’s landmark St Cuthbert’s Church is looking forward to a bright future after a revamp.

Plants adorn the pavement outside The Cupboard in Heads Lane which sits alongside the greenery of the churchyard giving a relaxed almost rural feel to the area.

Just a stone’s throw from the High Street stores of English Street, the quirky little shop sells everything from handmade furniture and candles to knitted pan scrubs.
It also stocks T-shirts, caps and hoodies by Red Torpedo who make official clothing for motorcycle racer and TV personality Guy Martin.

The plants on the doorstep are for sale as are an array of gifts, jewellery and scarves.

Behind the venture is Helen Dixon, 42, who together with her other half Chris Simpson used to own the nearby Old Engine House cafe in West Walls.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/T...nched-4624f1b1-2bd1-456a-86a1-1a28a068e448-ds
 
#188 ·
This from the News & Star,--

Akitts to shut town centre shop after 21 years of trading




Akitts to shut town centre shop after 21 years of trading

Christine Corkhill, left, and Frances Morton at the shop

A family-run home furnishings business is closing a town centre store after more than 20 years.

Akitts Home Furnishings Ltd will shut its Lowther Street, Whitehaven, premises for the final time on Saturday, June 24.

The shop, which sells homeware and giftware, has been doing business in the town for 21 years.
Director Julie Cass said the company had taken the decision for business reasons, calling it the “end of an era”.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/A...ading-9e27fa80-da80-4bd2-83d5-93f15102885f-ds
 
#189 ·
This from the News & Star,--

New Irish cafe opens in Carlisle city centre




New Irish cafe opens in Carlisle city centre


A taste of Ireland has come to Carlisle.

Lynn Robinson and her daughter Emma have opened a new cafe called Penylins on Lowther Street.

It serves a traditional Ulster fry up, soda bread, potato bread and Ireland’s famous Tayto crisps.

New Irish cafe opens in Carlisle city centre

Lynn Robinson at Penylins Wee Irish Cafe

A taste of Ireland has come to Carlisle.

Lynn Robinson and her daughter Emma have opened a new cafe called Penylins on Lowther Street.

It serves a traditional Ulster fry up, soda bread, potato bread and Ireland’s famous Tayto crisps.


Emma, 25, said: “It was my mum’s idea. She’s from County Down originally. We moved to Cumbria about 17 years ago when mum fell in love with the place.

“My mum was a nurse but she’s given that up to open the cafe.”

The cafe, which employs nine people, is situated above Simons Hair Shop and was previously home to the Bakehouse.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/N...entre-23797e6a-3d1c-47d4-b30a-3a4e20c31278-ds
 
#190 ·
This from the Westmorland Gazette,--

Outdoors shop set to close after 25 years



A LANDMARK South Lakeland outdoor shop is closing its doors after more than two decades of service to adventurers.

Lakeland Great Outdoors, located off the A591 at Plantation Bridge, just outside Kendal, will shut later this year after operating for 25 years.

Owner Colin Hartley said: "I'll be 70 this year, so it's time for me to retire. My manager, who was going to continue running the shop for a few more years, has given notice that he will no longer be doing so due to health reasons, so we have decided to close down. Twenty-five years has been a good run.

Read more http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/15301890.Outdoors_shop_set_to_close_after_25_years/#
 
#191 · (Edited)
This from the Westmorland Gazette,--




A CAFE destroyed by the Storm Desmond floodwaters has re-opened its doors after undergoing a total refurbishment.

The water in what was once known as the Coffee House at Abbot Hall Art Gallery in Kendal was a metre deep when the floods hit in December 2015.

After months of using a portacabin and temporary toilets, the cafe has been rebranded as The Bakestone and is now open for business.

Read more http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co...lood_damaged_Kendal_cafe_now_up_and_running/#
 
#192 ·
This from the Westmorland Gazette,--

New-look café opens at home of author Ruskin



A RENOVATED cafe has been opened to people visiting the former home of the Victorian author John Ruskin.

Besides a new look, the Terrace cafe at Brantwood, near Coniston, now boasts a new brunch and lunch menu.

Howard Hull, director of Brantwood and The Ruskin Foundation, said: "I am confident that under head chef Ben Willan, and his creative, energetic young team, the Terrace cafe will become a destination in its own right and its success will serve to guarantee the survival of one of the jewels in the crown of the Lake District.

"The menu is designed to ensure that visitors get that same sense of inspiration, excitement and renewal when eating with us as they do when visiting the Brantwood, its special exhibitions or gardens."

http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/15316912.New_look_caf___opens_at_home_of_author_Ruskin/#
 
#193 ·
This from the News & Star,--

40 jobs as TK Maxx bids to open new Cumbrian shop



K Maxx will create up to 40 jobs if it gets the go-ahead for its first store in west Cumbria.

The global chain has applied to open a shop at Derwent Howe Retail Park, Workington, opposite Pets At Home and Currys.

Plans have been submitted to Allerdale council on behalf of Land Securities and consultation started on Tuesday.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/l...-shop-10031791-bf91-4023-b0a0-1d99f8c27cb1-ds
 
#195 ·
#196 ·
This one seems a bit vague, in that Lidl want to open a store in Workingotn but seemingly have not decided where yet.

From the Times and Star:

"Lidl announces plans to open new West Cumbrian store

Supermarket chain Lidl has revealed plans to open a new store in West Cumbria.

The company has announced it has set its eyes on Workington and a spokesman said: "Workington is very much an area of interest for Lidl, however we have not yet located a suitable site at this time."

It is understood the supermarket chain is considering locations in the town.

A Lidl store opened in Maryport in October creating around 40 new jobs.

The company has planning permission for a branch in Cockermouth and work is due to start soon at the Station Road site, although it said there has been a delay."


Full story at http://www.timesandstar.co.uk/news/...store-cfe1244f-eebd-41da-bd55-768616154a15-ds
 
#198 ·
This from the News & Star,--


Carlisle's gourmet burger restaurant closes





Carlisle's gourmet burger restaurant closes


Carlisle's gourmet burger restaurant has closed due to lack of interest.

Belted, in Warwick Road, opened in the former post office building in 2014 to much fanfare.

Despite high hopes - and having what the company described as one of the best locations in the city - the firm has confirmed it has called it a day and closed the city branch.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/C...loses-1d57c426-50f3-4203-b116-676e360fed48-ds
 
#199 ·
This from the News & Star,--

New restaurant - run by man who worked for Gordon Ramsay - set to open



A new restaurant in a village near Carlisle is just days away from opening.

Chef and business

owner James Hill, who has worked for Gordon Ramsay, is opening Lounge on the Green in Houghton.

It will be the village’s first restaurant.
Green signs have gone up outside the corner restaurant.

His new venture at 27 The Green, formerly occupied by Lowther Furniture, will open its doors on Thursday night.

Mr Hill, who also runs The Quarter Lounge, in Treasury Court, off Fisher Street in the city centre, said: “We’re very excited and we’re going to open on Thursday night and take bookings from Friday.”

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/N...-open-690aaa2c-4fd4-4dd7-be31-a41590966926-ds
 
#200 ·
This from the News & Star,--


Gastro pub bosses reveal plan for pub near Carlisle




The owners of an award-winning gastro pub near Carlisle are behind plans for a new pub at Durdar.

Richard and Jo Fenn, who runs The Queens at Warwick-on-Eden are working

on transforming The Black Lion at Durdar.

The pub, which is situated at a country crossroads, was popular with locals and racegoers until it closed

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/G...lisle-1154e648-1d3b-4256-8a87-8e05510665f8-ds
 
#201 ·
This from the News & Star,--

Cranstons unveils new look Carlisle city centre shop



Cranstons has cut the ribbon - of sausage - at its latest food hall following a £200,000 revamp which has transformed it from a traditional butchers shop.

The firm has given its Carlisle city centre store, on Fisher Street, a makeover, its first for almost 20 years.

This shop - which is now similar to its existing food halls in Orton Grange and Brampton - retains its butchery and delicatessen and has expanded on the ready-to-eat food available. It also features a breakfast and lunch takeaway area and more local produce, including lines popular in the company's other stores.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/b...-shop-cfbee588-cb6b-4aff-a35a-a42b7c670868-ds
 
#202 ·
This from the News & Star,--

Carlisle DJ set to open city centre party bar




Carlisle DJ set to open city centre party bar

Marc Allen

After almost 17 years working in other people's bars and nightclubs, Carlisle DJ Marc Allan is set to open his own.

Having almost bought the old Buskers nightspot many years ago, it has remained an ambition to have his own place.

Turning 40 later this year, an opportunity presented itself and he decided this time the time was definitely right.

Read more http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/C...y-bar-587d4cb6-801c-41da-8cf6-5b4391abe45f-ds
 
#203 ·
#204 ·
This from the Westmorland Gazette,--

New Spanish restaurant for Kendal wins approval



A NEW Spanish restaurant is set to open in Kendal after South Lakeland District Council's licensing sub-committee approved an application from the owners to serve food and drink.

Comida, which will be at numbers 90 - 92 on Highgate, asked for permission to sell wine and beer with food.

Simon Perkin, who will run Comida with his wife Sarah, has experience managing cafes for the Lakeland Arts Trust, including the one at Kendal's Abbott Hall.

Read more http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co..._Spanish_restaurant_for_Kendal_wins_approval/
 
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