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Nominations open for 2025 BECBC Business Awards, as new category honours outgoing head judge

Awards

The Cumberland’s marketing team is the best in the North

Business

Cumbrian legal firm named as finalist in four categories at Northern Law Awards

Business, Food

Simon Rogan’s Our Farm launches a third collaborative beer with Fell Brewery

Business, Community

Dental Practice is First Corporate Champion for Waste into Wellbeing

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  1. Nominations open for 2025 BECBC Business Awards, as new category honours outgoing head judge
  2. The Cumberland’s marketing team is the best in the North
  3. Cumbrian legal firm named as finalist in four categories at Northern Law Awards
  4. Simon Rogan’s Our Farm launches a third collaborative beer with Fell Brewery
  5. Dental Practice is First Corporate Champion for Waste into Wellbeing

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Joanne Stronach, Head of Employment Law and HR at Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors

Businesses urged to prepare throughout 2025 for changes to employees’ rights

“2025 will be a year of two halves for employers,” a leading employment lawyer has claimed. Joanne Stronach, Head of Employment Law and HR at Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, believes that […]

  • Renter’s Rights Bill – key impolications for Cumbrian landlords
  • Landlords get practical advice at commercial property seminar
  • Free event offers expert advice for commercial property landlords
  • Wragg Mark-Bell expands team with key appointment
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Hospitality

Cumbrian Inn shortlisted as a regional nominee in top National Awards  

Sedbergh’s Black Bull Inn team discovered that they have been shortlisted as a county finalist in the National Pub & Bar Awards 2025. Organised in conjunction with Pub & Bar […]

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 […]

Property

Noted auctioneer takes up his gavel for H&H Land & Estates

H&H Land & Estates, one of Cumbria’s leading rural property experts, has announced that renowned Harrison & Hetherington auctioneer David Holliday will conduct its specialist farm, land, and property sales […]

Lakeland farm with farming, environmental, and development potential on the market

H&H Land & Estates is proud to bring to market Borwicks Aynsome, a 324-acre farm located in the heart of Cumbria’s beautiful Cartmel Valley. A once-in-a-generation opportunity, this highly versatile and historic […]

Rare opportunity to own your own allotment in the heart of the Lake District

H&H Land & Estates bring to the market a unique and exciting opportunity for someone to purchase an allotment garden within the Lake District National Park – a designated UNESCO World […]

Agriculture

Noted auctioneer takes up his gavel for H&H Land & Estates

H&H Land & Estates, one of Cumbria’s leading rural property experts, has announced that renowned Harrison & Hetherington auctioneer David Holliday will conduct its specialist farm, land, and property sales […]

Lakeland farm with farming, environmental, and development potential on the market

H&H Land & Estates is proud to bring to market Borwicks Aynsome, a 324-acre farm located in the heart of Cumbria’s beautiful Cartmel Valley. A once-in-a-generation opportunity, this highly versatile and historic […]

All Laced Up with Poultry – H&H Launches First-Ever Online Poultry Sale for Renowned Breeder Steve Dace

Harrison & Hetherington are proud to announce their first-ever online poultry sale. This virtual auction is a retirement sale on behalf of respected breeder Steve Dace of Cheshire Poultry, and will […]

Construction

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 […]

Care Sector

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 […]

Transport

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 […]

Theatre & Arts

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 […]

Finance

Graham Lamont of Lamont Pridmore

Top Cumbrian accountants respond to fresh dip in business confidence as tax burden bites

Leading family-run accountancy firm, Lamont Pridmore, has said business confidence in the North West and across the UK is falling due to the growing burden of taxation.  The Cumbrian-based firm, […]

  • The building society manager who loves giving back
  • Research highlights impact of government changes on small businesses
  • Smart new look for the Cumberland’s Egremont branch
  • Sketch and Sip serve kindness at Cumberland Wellbeing event

Tourism

Could World Topiary Day Celebrations Finally Unlock the Beaumont Riddle?

The fifth World Topiary Day will be celebrated not just in the gardens of its founder, Levens Hall and Gardens, in Cumbria, on Sunday May 11, but in gardens around the world. However, it is in the home of the world’s oldest topiary garden that a glass will be raised to its founder, Monsieur Guillaume Beaumont, as another attempt to unravel his secret life is launched.

  • High-profile marketing campaign to showcase Kirkby Lonsdale to visitors
  • Visitors Are All Ears For Levens Hall’s Easter Programme
  • New partnership to help safeguard – Cumbrian tourism businesses from cyber threats
  • Research highlights impact of government changes on small businesses

Retail

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 […]

Places & Experience Reviews in Cumbria

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 […]

Food

Simon Rogan’s Our Farm launches a third collaborative beer with Fell Brewery

The team from Simon Rogan’s Our Farm has teamed up with the Cumbrian-based Fell Brewery to create the third beer in a series of four artisan craft beers, made with […]

Lovingly Artisan baker Aidan Monks

Bakery to host a sourdough masterclass in aid of Waste Into Wellbeing, Kendal  

Multi-award-winning expert bakers, Aidan Monks, and Catherine Connor of Lovingly Artisan, Plumgarths’s near Kendal, whose reputation for creating handcrafted sourdough bread with unquestioned provenance, taste, and heritage are pleased to […]

Northwest Baker wins top national awards.

The team behind Northwest-based bakery Lovingly Artisan, which operates in Altrincham, Manchester, and Kendal in the Lake District, discovered earlier this week that they had won a highly regarded award […]

Health

Hydro Days are Here Again for Historic Windermere Hotel

Low Wood Bay team celebrates Five Bubble Luxury (L to R) Gary Tennant, Annabel Berry, Ben Berry, Ruby Parker, Mark Needham and Michael Eccles

Lake District spa first in Cumbria and North West to win ‘Five Bubble Luxury’ status

Founded by Principal Dentist Neil Cooper, pictured with Bex Cooper Director and Practice Manager

Kendal practice leading the way in green dentistry

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King Arthur, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

Romeo and Juliet at Theatre by the Lake

Steel by Lee Mattinson – Theatre by the Lake & Cumbrian tour

Afternoon tea that catupres the wonder of Swallows & Amazons

Breakaway at Solway Holiday Park

Julie Carter at Theatre by the Lake, Dreamtime Fellrunner - photos Stephen Wilson

The Dreamtime Fellrunner – Theatre by the Lake and touring Cumbria

The Hound of the Baskervilles photo credit Hugo Glendinning

The Hound of the Baskervilles – Theatre by the Lake

Grasmere Lakeside views

Discover the Lakes at The Daffodil Hotel & Spa

Cast of Brassed Off at Theatre by the Lake

Theatre review- Brassed Off at Theatre by the Lake

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