Wednesday 29 November, 2023

Cumbrian abattoir closes its doors after 20 years due to labour shortages

Owner of Black Brow abattoir, Maurice Wharton said a combination of staffing issues and continuous losses meant that he ‘did not dare to carry on'

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Cumbrian abattoir closes its doors after 20 years due to labour shortages

Owner of Black Brow abattoir, Maurice Wharton said a combination of staffing issues and continuous losses meant that he ‘did not dare to carry on'

Black Brow abattoir shut for the final time on 13 July which marked an end to two decades of business. Owner Maurice Wharton said a combination of staffing issues and continuous losses meant that he ‘did...

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