Cumbria 24

Andy Goodson from Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

Executive comes out of retirement to help hotel guests feel at home

A former chief executive and business owner has come out of retirement to launch a new career in the hospitality and catering industry. 59-year-old Andy Goodson from Bowness has taken […]

Henrock Terrace & Bar at Linthwaite House

Join Henrock’s first ever team open day

If you are considering a change of career, are looking for a new role or even considering your options for your first ever job we would love you to join […]

James Ratcliffe and Nina Matsunaga in the bar area, Black Bull, Sedbergh. Photo credit Phil Rigby Photography.

Cumbrian Inn shortlisted for national hospitality award

The finalists for the Cateys have been revealed after the judges met to select the winners from the hundreds of nominations received. And among those shortlisted in The Pub and […]

Planning application submitted to bring Maryport’s Carlton building back to life

Allerdale Borough Council’s plans to bring one of Maryport’s most iconic buildings back into use have moved a step forward. On 4 May, the Maryport regeneration team submitted a planning […]

Escape to the country – Historic Cumbrian Castle for Sale Offers the Chance of an Idyllic Rural Life

Since the pandemic an increasing number of people are looking for an escape to the country and H&H Land & Estates have the perfect property for those seeking a new life. Hayton […]

Property hotspot maps for social (Cumbria)

A big garden is your best selling asset, major survey reveals

If you want to sell your house the single best asset you can have is a garden. That’s the finding of a major new survey commissioned by The Cumberland, the results of […]

Learn life-saving skills at first aid course for farmers

A FIRST AID course for farmers offering practical skills to deal with life-threatening on-farm accidents is being held next month. The course, which takes place at Carlisle’s Borderway Mart, has […]

Young Handler entrant to this years competition Ben with Rita at Spital Farm, near Kendal

Kendal artisan butcher encourages future farmers

Artisan butcher Robert Unwin, owner of Lake District butcher’s shop Roast Mutton, is helping support North West Auction Mart’s Young Handler’s Competition 2021-22. As with previous years this highly regarded […]

New face joins Davidson & Robertsons team to support farming resilience

The significant changes to support for farming and land management have increased the level of enquiries at Davidson & Roberson (D&R), leading to the appointment of Abigail Wass as Assistant […]

The New Pooley Bridge & The Fratry, Carlisle win RIBA North West Awards

Pooley Bridge’s new bridge is one of six projects to be awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects North West Awards – the UK’s first stainless steel road bridge in […]

University of Cumbria Barrow Campus - artists impression

Planning application submitted for developing a university campus as part of Barrow Learning Quarter

The University of Cumbria has submitted a formal planning application to Barrow Borough Council as part of the next steps in developing a university campus in the centre of Barrow. […]

Ground Breaking Group Photo - From the left: Cllr Virginia Taylor, Leader - Eden District Council Richard Callaghan, Project Manager - Collinson Construction Tim Potter, Design Manager - Collinson Construction Cllr Andrew Connell, Chairman - Eden District Council Robert Duxbury, Managing Director - Collinson Construction Cllr Karen Greenwood, Resources Portfolio Holder - Eden District Council

Construction work begins at Council’s new net zero carbon single site headquarters

Representatives of Eden District Council and Collinson Construction have marked the beginning of refurbishment work at the Council’s new single site net zero carbon headquarters in Penrith with a traditional […]

Two passionate carers travel over 7,000 miles to join Cumbrian home-care provider

A leading home-care provider has welcomed two new recruits. Chipo Watungwa and Chenai Goredema recently made the 7,000-mile journey from Zimbabwe to join Bellcare, a domiciliary care firm based in the sleepy coastal town of […]

Local care company Cera recruiting almost 100 roles in Kendal

Cera, the digital-first healthcare-at-home provider and one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies, is recruiting almost 100 care assistant positions in Kendal. As part of the recruitment drive, the company is holding […]

Copeland residents train for jobs in the care sector

Eight Copeland residents have successfully completed a collaborative training course preparing them for work in the health and social care sector. Copeland Council’s Work and Skills Partnership (CWSP) ran the […]

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railay - Ruth Cream Tea Experience

Historic Lake District railway officially launching new exclusive steam rail experiences

The iconic Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway in the Western Lake District will officially launch their exclusive steam rail experiences, as they unveil all THREE of their brand-new luxury carriages at […]

Cumbria Tourism’s dismay over Easter rail disruption

News of major rail disruption on the West Coast mainline over the Easter weekend – coupled with continuing strikes on TransPennine Express (TPE) routes – is a double blow for Cumbria’s recovering […]

WEBUYANYCAR sets up shop in barrow-in-Furness retail park – joining over 475 across the UK

The UK’s go-to online car buying service, webuyanycar, has confirmed the opening of a new branch in Barrow-in-Furness. The new pod branch is opening next week in the carpark of […]

Duo To Bring Award-Winning Fusion of Genres to Brewery Arts

Justin Adams and Mauro Durante will be performing at Brewery Arts on May 26, following their win at the Songlines Music Awards last Thursday (12 May) in the ‘Fusion’ category. […]

Voice star Ricky Wilson to DJ at Cartmel Race

Ricky Wilson of Kaiser Chiefs and The Voice is coming to Cumbria for an outdoor DJ set this summer. The singer will perform at Cartmel Racecourse in July showing another […]

Charlie Ryan & Elizabeth Wells in Beryl-at Oldham Coliseum Theatre. Photo credit Chris Payne

Maxine Peak’s ‘Beryl’ rides into Theatre by the Lake

Theatre by the Lake have a remarkable true story of an unsung hero coming to Keswick this month. An inspirational tour-de-force fuelled by rhubarb, northern charm and fierce determination, Beryl […]

Lakeland launch new Community Fund

Communities across South Cumbria will benefit to the tune of £50,000 this year thanks to the generosity of local family-owned business, Lakeland. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations that improve the health […]

Martin Sartorius, Principal Economist at the CBI,

Retail sales continue to disappoint in April – CBI monthly distributive trades survey.

Retail sales were poor for the time of year and sales volumes fell rapidly in the year to April, according to the latest CBI monthly Distributive Trades Survey. Sales are […]

Cumbria businesses bid to make their export dreams a reality

BUSINESSES bidding to launch or supercharge their export plans attended a special masterclass where experts told them ‘you can do this’. Ambitious companies from the county were joined by their […]

Brockhole creative expereince days - proud of my rose create at Brockhole on Windermere

Lake District inspiration to be creative at Brockhole – craft workshops for adults on Windermere

Brockhole on Windermere is known for its outdoor activities, and a great place for the kids to literally ‘hang out’ of the trees in the treetop trek and nets, and […]

Cumbrian garden launches appeal for information about its French founding father

Heritage attraction, Levens Hall and Gardens is using its World Topiary Day celebrations to issue an appeal for more information about its founder, Monsieur Guillaume Beaumont. The heritage home and […]

Barbara Nicholls with her work. Image courtesy Turnpike CIC_ Photo Livia Lazar

Spectacular art displays to open on the shores of Windermere

Unique lakeside venue Windermere Jetty Museum hosts two dazzling art displays, both opening this month. Barbara Nicholls’ (pictured) large-scale watercolours will be showcased in the museum’s exhibition space while Dovetailing, an […]

Soft drink with an enviable list of exclusive customers eyes overseas markets

Soft drink with an enviable list of exclusive customers eyes overseas markets An organic soft drink brand is looking to capitalise on its success at one of the UK’s most […]

Cumbrian Inn shortlisted for national hospitality award

The finalists for the Cateys have been revealed after the judges met to select the winners from the hundreds of nominations received. And among those shortlisted in The Pub and […]

Hawkshead Relish continue their winning ways

Lake District condiment creators Hawkshead Relish have continued their winning ways, collecting five new awards at the inaugural Farm Shop & Deli Show Product Awards. The new awards have been […]