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The County Hotel in Kendal wins 2022 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

The County Hotel in Kendal has been awarded a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2022. The County Hotel, located in the gateway to the Lake District, is part of the […]

Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat honoured with 5-star gold award from Visit England

Darwin Escapes has continued its positive year following the news that its Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat has received a major award from Visit England, one of the leading quality assessment […]

Rothay Manor's new Garden Site with hot tub

Lake District hoteliers create new luxury guest wing

Hoteliers and restaurateurs Jamie and Jenna Shail have created a brand-new luxury guest suite concept called The Pavilion, at their Lake District bolt hole, Rothay Manor, in Ambleside. To realise […]

Much loves Keswick cafe changes hands – and refurbishment planned for The Coffee Lounge

The leasehold of the Coffee Lounge in Bell Close, Keswick, has been sold from an asking price of £79,950 after being marketed by commercial property specialist Colliers. The 60-cover café […]

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 […]

Left to Right Matt Owens chairman Craft Guild of Chefs, Dan McGeorge head chef Rothay Manor and Simon Frost Hoshizaki UK

Cumbrian chef Dan McGeorge wins a prestigious accolade at Craft Guild of Chefs’ Awards

Leading hospitality names such as Gary Jones and Alistair Birt were among those recognised at a glittering ceremony for the esteemed Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2022, which also saw […]

Support for Eden Agribusinesses as Council partners with Farmer Network

Through its Inspiring Eden programme and working in partnership with the Farmer Network, Eden District Council is unveiling a fully-funded support package for farmers in the area. The programme has […]

Feel good factor film for Lakes’ farmers

In the wake of a pioneering publication showcasing why farming matters to the Lake District’s iconic landscapes for nature recovery and climate action, a new film follows in its footsteps. […]

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

Voreda House contractor signs up to Considerate Constructor Scheme

Collinson Construction, the contractors instructed by Eden District Council to undertake the refurbishment of its new Zero Carbon Headquarters at Voreda House in Penrith, have signed up to the Considerate […]

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. […]

Heydays Senior Carer Lyndse Davies with a client

Heydays launch special ‘Working in Care’ films

Leading South Lakes and Furness home care provider, Heydays Care and Support Services have released a series of short films to give those outside the care industry an insight into […]

Raising awareness for Carers Week with Sellafield Ltd.

One-in-nine people in the workplace in Cumbria are also Unpaid Carers, though their work colleagues may be unaware and therefore unable to provide the support and understanding that can ease […]

Anniversary walk across Cumbria for Unpaid Carers

The second fundraising walk from Keswick to Kendal for Unpaid Carers has a special meaning this month. Both West Cumbrian Carers, which covered Keswick and Carers Support South Lakes based […]

Changes announced to Stagecoach services in Carlisle

Stagecoach is changing more of its services in Carlisle next month [June 2022]. These include alterations to routes, stops and some renumbered services. It follows the announcement last month that […]

Lewis Jevons climbs all the Wainwright Fells using only public transport to get to each location. Pictures from his journey via bus to his final fell, Rannerdale Knotts, from Keswick. // Lewis boards the bus from Keswick. © Harry Atkinson

Lewis proves you don’t need a car to enjoy the Lakes – and catches bus to all 214 Wainwrights

A man has climbed all of the Lake District’s 214 Wainwright fells…using only public transport to get there, Lewis Jevons might be the first person to do so since Alfred […]

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 […]

TheClimbers at Theatre by the Lake, Marc Graham as Charlie Harris, Claire Lams as Yasmin & Manish Gandhi as Tshering.

Theatre review: The Climbers at Theatre by the Lake, World Premier

The Climbers by Carmen Nasr was due to receive its world premiere in 2020 -and it has been well worth the wait to see this production which transports us between […]

Theatre By The Lake - Stuart Holmes - The Climbers

Lockdown read through getting world premiere at Theatre by the Lake – The Climbers

During lockdown, Theatre by the Lake streamed a live read through of the first half of The Climbers – which was due to have its World Premiere in the 2020 […]

Liz Stevenson, Artistic Director of Theatre by the Lake © Steven Barber

Theatre by the Lake summer season 2022

Theatre by the Lake is delighted to announce their upcoming season of visiting work for June 2022 until January 2023, alongside a new home produced show for their Autumn season, […]

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 […]

Cathedral choirs come together to mark Hadrian’s Wall anniversary

THE CATHEDRAL choirs of Newcastle, Hexham Abbey and Carlisle will come together for a special concert next month as part of the 1900th anniversary celebrations of Hadrian’s Wall. The combined […]

Buffet cruise with stunning evening views returns for summer season on Windermere

The sound of cool jazz will make a triumphant return to warm South Lakeland evenings next month, with the first Summer Evening Buffet Cruise of the year by Windermere Lake […]

Cumbrian exhibition highlights colourful life of the Yellow Earl

The story behind one of history’s most colourful characters – the Yellow Earl – is revealed in an exhibition at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven. Hugh Lowther became the fifth […]

English Lakes Hotels Culinary Academy students (left to right) Travis Locke, Rebecca Atkinson, Jonny Marriott, Abbie Spencer, Charlie Henderson, Maria Cheetham, Daniel Winstanley (Group Training & Development Chef) Bryan Rojas.

Trainee chefs take the reins at college restaurant.

Trainee commis chefs from the Lake District and North Lancashire have been given the chance to run their own restaurant for the day. The six students from the English Lakes […]

Ryan Blackburn Old Stamp House credit Jenny Jones Photography

Lakes Restaurant features in the National Restaurant Awards top 100

The team at the Old Stamp House, Ambleside have been included in the top 100 restaurants in the UK, during the 16th annual National Restaurant Awards held at London’s Hurlingham […]

The Yan - left to right- Sally Keighley, Dave Keighley, Jess Manley, baby Oscar Manley, Will Manley, Georgina King and Pete King.

Two foodie powerhouse teams join forces at The Yan in the Lake District

Two foodie powerhouse teams, both of which have received rave reviews on a national level, are coming together at The Yan – already established as one of the best places to eat […]