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Lakes restaurateurs feature in the top 50 list of the most influential hospitality leaders in the North.

Returning for its twelfth edition, the Kuits NRB Top Fifty Hospitality Power List 2025 was unveiled yesterday (11th March) at the opening of the annual Northern Restaurant and Bar (NRB) trade […]

Pooley Bridge Inn champions sustainability

The North-Western based pub operator, Country Village Inns have been recognised as champions of sustainability by the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII). The pub co run five Robinsons pubs including the Pooley Bridge, Queens […]

The Cottage in the Wood is listed in SquareMeal’s Top 100 UK restaurants for the first time.

Jack & Beth Bond co-owners of The Cottage in the Wood, Whinlatter Forest, near Keswick found out yesterday (22nd January) that the restaurant had been listed in SquareMeal’s top 100 UK […]

DM Hall Chartered Surveyors further boosts its professional presence in Cumbria with the appointment of Suzie Barron as an Associate

DM Hall, which has revitalised the commercial property sector in Cumbria and North-West England, has increased its professional presence in the busy area with the appointment of a new, highly-experienced […]

Iconic Windermere Hotel on the market through Christie & Co

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has been instructed to market Applegarth Villa Hotel in the centre of Windermere village. Built in 1891 by John Rigg, Applegarth Villa stands as testament […]

Historic hotel overlooking Walney Channel on the market through Christie & Co

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co, is delighted to bring to the market, The King Alfred Hotel near Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Dating back to 1904, The King Alred Hotel is ideally situated […]

Australian Auctioneer Joins Harrison & Hetherington for UK Internship

Harrison & Hetherington are pleased to welcome Jack Harper, a 23-year-old livestock auctioneer from Australia, who has arrived in the UK to gain first-hand experience of the Britishlivestock auctioneering industry. […]

Borderway UK Dairy Expo Crowns Mag Pandor as Supreme Champion

The sun was shining for a second time on Mag Pandor when it scooped Supreme Champion at Harrison & Hetherington’s 2025 Borderway UK Dairy Expo The 2025 Borderway UK Dairy Expo […]

Cumbrian MP pledges to support farmers in Parliament following constituency meeting

A Cumbrian MP has pledged to listen to farmers and advocate for their interests in Parliament following a meeting in his constituency. Markus Campbell-Savours, the Labour MP for Penrith and […]

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 […]

A TALE OF VICTORY FOR STORY DECORATING GROUP

Carlisle based Story Decorating Group rose to victory on Saturday, 5th April when they were crowned Supreme Winners at the prestigious Johnstone’s Painter of the Year Awards in Bristol. The […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Take a family day trip this Easter in Cumbria… without the car

If the children are looking for action this Easter holiday, Stagecoach has just the ticket – for a maximum of £3 per bus journey to family-friendly events across the county. […]

Bus ride to Borrowdale scores with walking netballers after Covid setbacks

Netball players discovered the joys of navigating the Lakes without a car when they joined Stagecoach on their latest Grand Day Out. The 15 women, who play walking netball each […]

Treat your mum on Mother’s Day

This Sunday, March 30, is Mothering Sunday, the day we thank our mums and show our appreciation for everything they’ve done for us. And what better way to treat her […]

King Arthur, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

The best of British comedy and tales brings joy to Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake as Le Navel Bete rides into town with their hilarious performance of King Arthur, writes […]

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 […]

Faye’s Haberdashery Opens New Store in Kendal’s New Shamble

After 14 successful years trading as Faye’s Sewing Box from an indoor market stall, local retailer Faye Walker has taken an exciting step forward and opened a new store in […]

Exciting plans for Workingrton’s new Hall Garden

West House, Cumbria’s leading care and support provider for children, young people, and adults with learning difficulties, is thrilled to announce that construction on their new Hall Garden development within […]

Artist’s impressions of how Market Place, the Market Hall, the Kendal College campus at the Westmorland Shopping Centre and Kent Street could look, which were used in the Heart of Kendal Levelling Up Fund bid. These are indicative only and are not finalised designs.

Funding for multi-million pound town centre scheme confirmed

Millions of pounds worth of government support for transformational projects to improve Kendal town centre have been confirmed following 12 months of uncertainty. The award of up to £13,476,700 will […]

Stagecoach to launch new summer timetable

Getting around the Lake District without a car is easier than ever this year, thanks to Stagecoach. The bus operator launches its summer timetable on March 31, which sees improved […]

Culture Bazaar launches first Crowdfunder appeal

Multicultural Cumbria’s Culture Bazaar returns this spring with a message of unity – and they need your help. A City United is the theme of the award-winning annual celebration taking place […]

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 […]

Room at the Tap for Cumbrian Bitter in Parliament.

Cumbrian Bitter, brewed by Carlisle Brewing Company, will be on tap at Strangers’ Bar in the House of Commons this week. Julie Minns, Member of Parliament for Carlisle and North […]

Northwest Bakery named among the best artisan bakeries in the UK in national foodie bible.

Cumbria’s Lovingly Artisan Bakery has been named among the UK’s top bakeries in The Good Food Guide’s inaugural top 50 bakery list. The all-new list showcases the very best artisan […]

Lakes restaurateurs feature in the top 50 list of the most influential hospitality leaders in the North.

Returning for its twelfth edition, the Kuits NRB Top Fifty Hospitality Power List 2025 was unveiled yesterday (11th March) at the opening of the annual Northern Restaurant and Bar (NRB) trade […]