McMenon Engineering Services Limited is celebrating after picking up two leading industry awards. The Workington-based company was victorious in two categories of the Energy Industries Council Awards. The EIC awards celebrate […]
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Coffee roaster launches fourth coffee in its recyclable capsule range.
Lake District coffee roaster John Farrer & Co launched their range of 100% recyclable coffee capsules in 2019. As part of the Kendal coffee roaster’s ongoing development of their product […]
The Human Transformation Edit with Zoe Phillipa Hamilton – New Year’s Resolutions & Goals – Will You Keep Them?
As we now enter the last month of the year, it’s a chance to get excited for the festivities ahead, and also reflect on the year behind us. It’s also […]
Consultation on plans for new £77.5m University of Cumbria campus
The University of Cumbria’s public consultation on its visionary plans for a new campus in the centre of Carlisle is now underway. It follows recent confirmation that £50 million of […]
Cumbria’s Paragon Vets win rabbit-friendly status
A Carlisle vets practice is celebrating winning national recognition for its treatment of rabbits. Paragon Veterinary Group has been awarded silver level rabbit-friendly status by the Rabbit Welfare Association and […]
Legal firm’s team climb Blencathra in the dark for Winter Warmth Appeal
A team of solicitors from Baines Wilson in Carlisle is to climb one of Cumbria’s highest mountains in the dark. They have set themselves the challenge of summiting Blencathra at […]
New future for Red Lion site in Egremont
Copeland Council has completed the purchase of the Egremont site where the Red Lion pub once stood. The Council has partnered with BEC (Building Extraordinary Communities) to purchase the building […]
Property expert overcomes pandemic redundancy to launch successful business helping people find their dream homes
A property consultant who was made redundant during the pandemic has bounced back by building a successful business helping people purchase their dream homes in the Lake District. Gemma Dawe […]
Flexible working systems now key to attracting talented workforce
Implementing hybrid working models permanently will help businesses attract the most talented employees, a leading employment solicitor has claimed. Joanne Stronach, Head of Employment Law and HR at Cartmell Shepherd […]
Festive free parking to support Cumbria’s high streets
Copeland and Eden councils are offering free parking every weekend in December, South Lakeland every Sunday and Carlisle Council free parking after 3pm each Thursday in the run-up to Christmas […]
Storrs Hall to offer Christmas Afternoon Tea with one of the best views in the Lake District
Storrs Hall on the shores of Windermere will offer a festive afternoon tea feast for non-residents throughout December, served with a side of one of the best views in the Lake […]
The Yan family celebrates Top 50 Boutique Hotels place
The family that runs The Yan at Grasmere is celebrating after the ‘bistro with beds’ won a place in the inaugural Top 50 Boutique Hotels list. The Top 50 Boutique Hotels […]
Cumbrian manufacturers help Made Smarter reach major milestone
Cumbrian SMEs are among 200 to experience jobs and growth boost from trailblazing North West technology adoption programme Cumbrian manufacturers have helped Made Smarter’s trailblazing technology adoption programme in the […]
What lessons can we learn from Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s handling of alleged racial discrimination?
Many will have seen the news about Azeem Rafiq, who played at Yorkshire County Cricket Club (‘YCCC’) between 2008-2018 and has blown the whistle on a number of separate incidents […]
Carlisle-based company that’s nurturing local talent
A Carlisle based business that works with over 50 NHS Trusts and healthcare organisations across the country, including several in the north west, is on the lookout for talented Cumbrian […]
Michelin starred Lake District retreat named on prestigious list of top UK hotels
The Cottage in the Wood in the Whinlatter Forest near Keswick has been ranked 39th on the Top 50 Boutique Hotels in the UK for 2021. The inaugural ‘Top 50’ list, supported by […]
Campaign to freeze VAT rate for hospitality and leisure welcomed by Lamont Pridmore
Cumbria-based accountancy firm Lamont Pridmore is supporting calls to freeze the rate of VAT for the hospitality and leisure sectors at 12.5 per cent. The rate is due to return […]
Rail decision is a blow to the whole of the north says FSB
The recent decision on Northern Powerhouse Rail is ‘deeply disappointing’ and a ‘body blow’ for the levelling up agenda, says FSB Cumbria Area Leader Phil Collier. Confirmation a significant section […]