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An exclusive dinner with Mark Greenaway at Stove

Stove Restaurant on the Langdale Estate in the Langdale Valley is hosting an exclusive dinner with acclaimed chef Mark Greenaway on Wednesday the 20th November. Guests will get to enjoy a special menu prepared by Mark, […]

Hotel estate gives wedding presents to support woodland bird life

A Lake District hotel venue is giving a helping hand to mother nature and the environment whilst giving newlywed couples a permanent, personalised memento of their big day. The Wild […]

Low Wood Bay team celebrates Five Bubble Luxury (L to R) Gary Tennant, Annabel Berry, Ben Berry, Ruby Parker, Mark Needham and Michael Eccles

Lake District spa first in Cumbria and North West to win ‘Five Bubble Luxury’ status

A spa hotel resort on the shores of Windermere is the first in Cumbria and North West England to be awarded a nationally recognised accolade for the provision and excellence […]

Barrow Housing Regeneration: Key Developments in Marina Village

Clearance work is taking place on the Marina Village housing development in Barrow ahead of phase two of remediation of the site. Vegetation and general clearance are being carried out […]

H&H Group results demonstrate strong core business performance

The annual results released by H&H Group PLC for the year ending 30th June 2024 reflect an outstanding performance for the Group’s core agricultural businesses, with Harrison & Hetherington achieving a record-breaking gross turnover of […]

H&H Group Plc makes two significant appointments

H&H Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Johnson to the role of Group Chief Operating Officer, and Tim Sedgewick as Managing Director of H&H Land & Estates. […]

Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart thanks its local farming community

An open invitation from the H&H Group to a social evening at Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart to meet with friends, colleagues, and Agri-Influencers Charlotte Ashley and Rebecca Wilson. The farming […]

Penrith Farmer joins Borderway UK Dairy Expo 2025 judging panel

Representing the next generation of UK dairy industry stars, Harrison & Hetherington are delighted to announce a brilliant panel of home-grown judges for their flagship Dairy event,Borderway UK Dairy Expo, […]

Farm businesses urged to evaluate Budget impact and plan ahead

Farm businesses are being urged not to panic or make knee-jerk reactions following the Autumn Budget but to instead consider their options and take a measured approach. Agricultural specialists at […]

Carlisle natural building supplier appoints sales manager

Ecological Building Systems, a Cumbrian supplier of natural building products for sustainable construction, has appointed Martyn Hornsby as Sales Manager. Based in the Carlisle headquarters, Martyn oversees the sales office team, ensuring […]

BEC, Sellafield and Thomas Armstrong outside the LEVELS building on Duke Street

Main contractor appointed to £4.1m town centre digital and gaming hub

The main contractor for the LEVELS development on Duke Street in Whitehaven town centre has been announced, and work will start immediately. Social impact property developers BEC announced today that […]

Stunning custom-build homes development in Lake District shortlisted for national award

A unique custom-build homes development situated in the Lake District National Park has been announced as a finalist for a national award. Wellbank, at Bootle in Cumbria, with beautiful beaches, dramatic […]

Alcedo Care celebrates being a Top 20 home care provider

Five in a row for Alcedo Care Group

Cumbria’s Alcedo Care Group Home has been recognised as one of the Top 20 Large Home Care Groups in the UK for the fifth consecutive year. Selected from 856 home care groups […]

Carer Support Cumbria CEOs, Dr Dani Leslie, Sharon Sewell, Craig Backhouse and Deb Marsden

Carer charity celebrates supports this Volunteers’ week

Carer Support Cumbria are celebrating their volunteers who help unpaid Carers across Cumbria to mark Volunteers Week (June 1-7) – and highlighting the opportunities for others to help people across […]

CEO of Carer Support Carlisle and Eden, Dr Dani Leslie

Support available for unpaid Carers worried about over payment

Carer Support Cumbria (CSC)are working to provide help, advice and support for unpaid Carers who have been received Carers’ Allowance overpayments by the Department of Work and Pensions. The Carer Support […]

Pensioners enjoy the Purr-fect ending to the year with a trip to the Pantomime

Despite the pouring rain and freezing temperatures last week, the latest Grand Day Out hosted by Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire brought smiles and laughter to those who attended a performance […]

Settle Carlisle Railway volunteering opportunities in 150th anniversary year

The Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company is inviting people to become volunteers as the line celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. The first train travelled over the famous Ribblehead Viaduct […]

How to stay active in 2025

If your New Year resolution is to get fit, here’s some inspiration. Stagecoach has come up with six ideas for keeping active across Cumbria this winter with information on how […]

Romeo and Juliet at Theatre by the Lake

A play within a play is always an interesting concept and Shakespeare North Playhouse and Graeae Theatre Company have created a completely new take with this approach to Romeo and […]

Steel by Lee Mattinson – Theatre by the Lake & Cumbrian tour

As hard and as strong as the metal itself, Steel the new play premiered at Theatre by the Lake plays with the emotions and takes you on a journey through […]

Julie Carter at Theatre by the Lake, Dreamtime Fellrunner - photos Stephen Wilson

The Dreamtime Fellrunner – Theatre by the Lake and touring Cumbria

Like the confident steps of a fell runner’s steps, as they ascend and descend the mountainous landscape of Cumbria, the words crated a beautiful beat, captivating the audience at the […]

Kirkby Lonsdale is Open for Business

Cumbria Tourism visited Kirkby Lonsdale today, meeting businesses, partners and community members and pledging its support following the recent fire and tragic events. Today many of Kirkby Lonsdale’s shops, cafes, […]

Auction house doubles in size with the addition of a second saleroom

An auction house on the Cumbria and Lancashire border has opened a second 1,300sq ft saleroom at end of last month (November). It doubles the size of 1818 Auctioneers base […]

Farrer’s introduces a new single-origin coffee for winter.

John Farrer & Co of Kendal, the UK’s oldest coffee roastery, has launched three new additions to its ‘Signature’ speciality coffee collection, especially for December 2024. Farrer’s ‘Signature’ speciality coffee […]

Breakaway at Solway Holiday Park

Silloth holds a special place in many people’s hearts in Cumbria. It is the place they had their family holidays, on the coast and remember fondly, writes Karen Morley-Chesworth. Today […]

Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company and volunteers at The Citadel Railway Station, Carlisle - Christmas Special 2023

Settle Carlisle festive charter train on track to Chester

People living along the Settle Carlisle line can take a festive trip to Chester, to enjoy the Christmas markets by heritage diesel and carriages – and have the option of […]

Station Master House model now open to the public at Appleby Station

A model of a Midland Railway Station Master’s house is now on display in time for the school holidays, at Appleby Station. The scaled model of the building at Dent […]

Farrer’s introduces a new single-origin coffee for winter.

The Schelly, Ambleside listed in the Michelin Guide for the first time

The Schelly by The team behind the Old Stamp House, brothers Ryan and Craig Blackburn, has been included in the prestigious Michelin Guide for the first time within three months […]

Lakes Butcher hosts ‘‘Meat Matters – Diet & Lifestyle.’’

Robert Unwin, owner of the award-winning butchery Roast Mutton, Kendal, hosted an evening’s discussion with Dr David Unwin (Rob’s Dad), at Bakery at No4, Woolpack Yard, ‘‘Meat Matters – Diet & […]