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

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Government needs to act now as inflation hits 9%

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Nine important charities to benefit from fundraising at Cartmel Races this spring and summer

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Further growth forecast as expanding homebuilder reports £24m rise in revenue post-Covid

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  1. Two passionate carers travel over 7,000 miles to join Cumbrian home-care provider
  2. Government needs to act now as inflation hits 9%
  3. Nine important charities to benefit from fundraising at Cartmel Races this spring and summer
  4. Can businesses do more to protect themselves from chaos caused by an internet outage?
  5. Further growth forecast as expanding homebuilder reports £24m rise in revenue post-Covid

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Joanne Holborn, Baines Wilson LLP

Government to widen ban on exclusivity clauses

Exclusivity clauses in contracts of employment restrict workers from working for other employers, says Joanne Holborn of Baines Wilson LLP. In 2015, they were banned from being included in zero-hours […]

  • Council sees increase in abuse towards staff
  • Discrimination arising from Hot Desking Policy
  • Baines Wilson recruits home grown legal talent
  • Baines Explains: The importance of commercial contracts
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Hospitality

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 […]

Property

The Carlton, Maryport

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 […]

Hayton Castle

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 […]

Agriculture

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 […]

Abigail Wass

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 […]

Construction

Pooley New Bridge

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 […]

Care Sector

L-R Chipo and Chenai of Bellcare

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 […]

Cera Frontline carers

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 work and skills partnership

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 […]

Transport

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 […]

Jim Walker, Cumbria Tourism

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 […]

We Buy Any Car Pod open in Barrow

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 […]

Theatre & Arts

Justin Adams and Mauro Durante

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.  […]

Ricky Wilson

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 […]

Finance

Suzanne Caldwell

Government needs to act now as inflation hits 9%

Government needs to act now to prevent repercussions for years to come says Cumbria Chamber’s Managing Director. It has been 40 years since we last saw inflation reach 9%, and […]

  • Go-it-alone restaurant with rooms owners secure six-figure insurance payout
  • Award-winning Cumbrian accountants Lamont Pridmore offer advice to help businesses with spiralling costs
  • Cumbria businesses bid to make their export dreams a reality
  • Accountancy firm steps in to deliver inspirational school finance sessions

Tourism

Sykes holiday cottages

Rental agency calls on holiday home owners in Cumbria to enter competition for chance to win £10,000

Holiday home owners in Cumbria could be in with a chance of winning £10,000 as part of a nationwide search for the best holiday lets across the UK and Ireland. […]

  • Learn to paint in the heart of romantic Lakeland
  • Vital new research to find out more about Cumbria’s ‘new’ visitors
  • Vets launch Cumbria dog walking guide
  • Holiday company, Sawday’s launches destination cap in the Lake District to tackle over-tourism

Retail

Lakeland store, Windermere

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 […]

Places & Experience Reviews in Cumbria

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 […]

Levens Garden

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 […]

Food

Laurie Freeman

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 […]

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 […]

Relish Ketchup

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 […]

Health

Emperor Hadrian visits Carlisle Turkish Baths

Emperor Hadrian visits Carlisle’s Victorian & Turkish baths

A Walking for health in the Westmorland Dales

Wild & Well Fell Walks Launched to Bring Better Health

Jenny Benson

NHS fund to involve third sector in improving mental health services

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Dufton Pike

Artist-in-Residence, Dawn Hurton – Threads

Wordsworth Grasmere Museum gallery

Wander back in time and be creative in the present at Wordsworth Grasmere

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Kes at Theatre by the Lake – Theatre review

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Welcome to our new artist-in-residence – It all starts with the first post © Dawn Hurton

Swim L to R Carmel Smickersgill and Liz Richardson © Chris Payne

Theatre review – Swim by Liz Richardson at Theatre by the Lake

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Artist-in-Residence, Helen Walsh – Waving Across the Solway (Part 2)

View of Derwentwater from Theatre by the Lake

Bookending the festival – opportunity to catch up with Words by the Water

Happy 21st anniversary for Words by the Water

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The history boys and girls – Words by the Water preview

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