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Landmark movement for Dreadnought programme

The colossal forward end of the new Dreadnought submarine has been transported to the Devonshire Dock Hall within BAE Systems' ...

Plans lodged to transform former West Cumbrian factory

by Nicole Regan

A former West Cumbrian factory is set to become the base of a leading regional firm.

Contractor appointed for £3.3m revamp of Carlisle Library

by Business Crack

Cumberland Council has appointed a contractor for the £3.3 million revamp of Carlisle Library.

The keel of the first of the UK’s new Dreadnought submarines, the most powerful and technically advanced boats ever designed for the Royal Navy, has been laid at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard.HMS Dreadnought is the first of four Dreadnought Class ballistic missile submarines, which BAE Systems is designing and building in Cumbria, and will succeed the Vanguard Class of submarines.
The ceremonial event, attended by UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, and Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, marked a significant milestone in the programme to maintain the UK's Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD) and protect national security.
The Dreadnought Class will begin to enter service in the early 2030s. CASD will be maintained throughout the transition from Vanguard to Dreadnought Class.

Will PM’s visit help boost Barrow?

by Nigel Thompson

The King’s decision to confer Royal Status on the port comes as eyes are again increasingly looking at the defence ...

Floating solar panels on reservoir near industrial area.

Bid to create UK’s largest floating solar farm in Barrow

by Business Crack

Major plans have been lodged for the UK's largest floating solar farm in Barrow. Associated British Ports has submitted the ...

United Utilities boss admits firm needs to do more

by Nigel Thompson

The chief executive of United Utilities has told MPs increased pollution levels are down to better monitoring and increased wet ...

Bid to create £4.5m clean energy hub in Workington takes step forward

by Business Crack

The first stage to create a £4.5 million clean energy and logistics hub in Workington has taken a step forward.

Leading Cumbrian firm to breathe new life into former factory

by Business Crack

A leading project management and engineering company will bring new life to a historic industrial site when it moves into ...

Shap Drigg service-Jan-2025 Pic. Sam Dixon

Shap aggregate transported to Sellafield by train

by Nigel Thompson

Direct Rail Services has begun moving over 46,000 tonnes of material by rail from Shap to Sellafield.

Pictured: An Astute Class Submarine on the surface.United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG21) consists of multiple vessels from the UK as well as ships from the United States Navy and the Dutch Navy. One of those assets includes an Astute Class Submarine. Whilst operating within the Mediterranean an Astute Class submarine conducted a rare surface; to interact and exercise with HMS Queen Elizabeth and the task group.HMS Queen Elizabeth is the deployed flag ship for CSG21 will see the ship along with the Strike Group work with over 40 countries from around the world. The Strike Group will operate and exercise with other Countries Navies and Air Forces during the 7 month deployment.The Strike Group includes ships from the United States Navy, The Dutch Navy, and Marines from the US Marine Corps. As well as UK Frigates, Destroyers two RFA supply ships and air assets from 617 Sqn, 820 NAS, 815 NAS and 845 NAS. This will be the largest deployment of Fifth Generation Fighter Jets in history.

Name change for final Astute submarine

by Nigel Thompson

The Royal Navy has announced that the name of the seventh and final Astute-class submarine currently under construction at BAE ...

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Landmark movement for Dreadnought programme

Plans lodged to transform former West Cumbrian factory

Contractor appointed for £3.3m revamp of Carlisle Library

Will PM’s visit help boost Barrow?

Bid to create UK’s largest floating solar farm in Barrow

United Utilities boss admits firm needs to do more

Bid to create £4.5m clean energy hub in Workington takes step forward

Leading Cumbrian firm to breathe new life into former factory

Shap aggregate transported to Sellafield by train

Name change for final Astute submarine

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