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The King’s Arms, Hawkshead reopening

The King’s Arms, a much-loved historic coaching inn at the heart of Hawkshead, will be reopening its doors on the 29thAugust. Following an extensive and thoughtful renovation, The King’s Arms […]

The Windermere Hotel sold to BH Group

On behalf of Coast & Country Hotels, specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of The Windermere Hotel in Cumbria. As the first hotel to be built in […]

Where to discover your wellness path: The Ro Hotel & Spa, Windermere

There’s something about the Lake District that slows your heartbeat the moment you escape into the jewel in the heart of Cumbria, says Karen Morley-Chesworth. The air feels clearer, the […]

Lakes property finder secures prestigious professional listing/ranking

The rise of high-end Lake District property finder Gemma Dawe continues with a new listing in one of the most sought-after professional rankings in the world. Her business Lake District […]

The Windermere Hotel sold to BH Group

On behalf of Coast & Country Hotels, specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of The Windermere Hotel in Cumbria. As the first hotel to be built in […]

Riverside Retreat on the market with H&H Land & Estates

A rare opportunity to purchase a family home in the south Cumbrian village of Old Hutton, with riverside gardens, for sale through H&H Land & Estates Pennybrig is a spacious, family home […]

Newly qualified solicitor Sam Fawcett who has joined Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors’ agriculture team

Home-grown talent joins legal firm’s top-ranked agriculture team

A Cumbrian legal firm has welcomed one of its newly qualified solicitors to its nationally recognised agriculture team. Sam Fawcett began his legal career with Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors two years […]

Online connectivity supporting the agricultural sector this summer

With many agricultural businesses across Cumbria already benefiting from improved digital infrastructure and as access to faster, more reliable services continues to expand, the Connecting Cumbria team is encouraging everyone […]

All about egg production – an Insightful visit for McDonald’s Progressive Young Farmers

Harry Morley, one of McDonald’s Progressive Young Farmers (PYF), has shared his experience of his placement year at The Lakes Free Range Egg Company (The Lakes). The 2024-25 group of […]

Digital delight for Cumbrian towns as Full Fibre arrives

Nearly 7,000 more properties across Cumbria will have access to lightning-fast Full Fibre broadband supplied by Fibrus. Dalston, Keswick, Seaton and Arnside will soon experience the benefits of Full Fibre, […]

EcoCocon and Ecological Building Systems announce exclusive partnership to expand straw panel construction in the UK & Ireland

In a significant move for sustainable construction, Ecological Building Systems, a Carlisle-based distributor of sustainable building materials, has entered into an agreement to supply EcoCocon straw wall panels. The partnership […]

Business community unites to improve safety at rugby club

Safety measures have been enhanced at Kendal Rugby Club following the tragic death of young footballer, Poppy Atkinson. The 10-year-old suffered fatal injuries when she was hit by a car […]

Fundraising for wheelchairs in remote communities around the world in Keswick

A global wheelchair and mobility equipment manufacturer and its Cumbrian-based partners held a fundraising walk in Keswick this week for the firm’s Move For Mobility campaign. World-leading wheelchair manufacturer Invacare […]

Eden Valley was my lifeline when we couldn’t cope at home, says Tony Hopper’s widow Sue

When former Carlisle United player Tony Hopper developed motor neurone disease, there was huge public support for his battle against the disease. But what people probably don’t know is the […]

Cumbrian residents rate New Care & Lovett Care in top 20

New Care and Lovett Care have both been included in the Top 20 UK Care Home Groups report, as voted for by residents and their families at Eden Manor in […]

Stagecoach urges motorists to swap four wheels for the bus on World Car Free Day

Motorists across Cumbria and North Lancashire are being encouraged to park their cars and embrace greener travel for World Car Free Day on Monday 22 September. The annual event champions […]

September celebrations for award winning campaign

Cumbria Tourism’s award winning ‘Let’s Go Car Free’ Campaign is gearing up for a new round of publicity just in time for a month of car free celebrations. The campaign, […]

Parade of historic buses to mark centenary of iconic Lakes route

Stagecoach, the UK’s leading bus operator, is celebrating the centenary of one of its longest and most iconic routes, the 555 from Lancaster to Keswick. A convoy of historic buses […]

Parade of historic buses to mark centenary of iconic Lakes route

Stagecoach, the UK’s leading bus operator, is celebrating the centenary of one of its longest and most iconic routes, the 555 from Lancaster to Keswick. A convoy of historic buses […]

10 great walks by bus this autumn

It’s the ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’, according to the poet John Keats, and what better way to appreciate it than with a walk in the Cumbrian countryside? Award-winning guidebook writer […]

The best beaches in Cumbria by bus

Lakes, mountains and fells, historic houses. These are what Cumbria is best known for. But, with summer here and the kids off school, it’s the perfect time to explore some […]

Theatre Review – Pride and Prejudice Theatre by the Lake

You don’t have to be a member of the Jane Austin Appreciation Society to enjoy the new production of Pride and Prejudice at Theatre by the Lake, writes Karen Morley-Chesworth. This […]

Theatre Review – Noises Off, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

The summer season is underway in the Lake District, and Theatre by the Lake is attracting many tourists to see a farce about a farce that wouldn’t have looked out […]

Theatre Review – Swallows and Armenians

The truth behind a British children’s classic is revealed with the premiere of Swallows and Armenians at the Chelsea Theatre and it heading north to Leeds this Friday (June 27) […]

Capturing the Heart of Kendal: Wainwright’s Yard Staff and Owners in the Spotlight

A new series of photos is shining a light on the people who make Wainwright’s Yard in Kendal a welcoming place to shop, eat, and connect. A professional photographer has […]

Furness Farmshop opens its doors

The doors officially opened yesterday on the brand-new Roast Mutton Farm Shop at Killerwick Grange, Dalton-in-Furness, marking a significant expansion for the award-winning Cumbrian brand. More than 150 guests attended the launch […]

Port of Barrow - image supplied by Westmorland & Furness Council

Decision to be made on future of Barrow town centre scheme

Councillors will be asked to consider whether to back a bolder and more ambitious transformation of Barrow town centre next week. Extra funding made available through Team Barrow means significantly […]

Lovingly Artisan Wins Inaugural Artisan Founder Food & Drink Award

Cumbria & Manchester’s Lovingly Artisan Bakery has been crowned Artisan Food & Drink Business of the Year in the inaugural Artisan Founder Awards, hosted by the online publication and podcast […]

Carlisle snacking company hails progress against sustainability ambitions

The company behind the Carr’s bakery in Carlilse has unveiled its 2024 report card on sustainability with progress to cut carbon, source responsibly and tackle packaging. pladis, which owns the […]