The Gather is back. The networking event for professionals returns for its new season with an event in Barrow this month. The evening, organised by Intro in Carlisle, will be […]
Category: Business
Accountants’ five-point checklist to help start-up businesses
A Cumbria-based accountancy firm has launched a checklist of five important questions aspiring entrepreneurs need to consider before starting their own business. Saint & Co Chartered Accountants has devised the […]
Charity launches ‘Support their Skills’ campaign after successful trial
A charity which helps long-term unemployed and people ‘far from the jobs market’ to find employment has launched a new initiative – and is asking for support from the business […]
Crosby Granger Architects strengthens leadership team with the promotion of Luke Jackson to Associate
Crosby Granger Architects has promoted Senior Architect Luke Jackson to Associate, recognising his contribution to the leadership, design work and strategic development of the Kendal-based practice. Luke joined Crosby Granger […]
Fifth generation aims to develop family’s auctioneering pedigree
A young businessman is helping to write the next chapter in his family’s 140-year auctioneering story. Cameron Sharp, 23, has assumed a full-time, hands-on role across Thomson Roddick Callan’s four […]
Manager appointed for Great Border City BID
Carlisle’s new Business Improvement District (BID) has appointed a highly experienced manager to shape its first year of delivery. Chandra Pollock has more than 25 years’ experience in place management, […]
Paragon Vets launches summer guide to help keep dogs safe in the sunshine
Paragon Veterinary Practice in Carlisle has launched a new summer guide packed with practical advice to help owners keep their dogs safe during warm weather. The free guide covers some of […]
Fibrus allocates £20,000 to grassroots sports clubs across Cumbria
Fibrus Broadband has allocated £20,000 through its Play It Forward Fund to 20 grassroots sports clubs across Cumbria, helping more children and young people get active through sport. Among the […]
Cumbria-based WCF named in UK’s top 100 workplaces for women
AN employee-owned Cumbrian business has been rated one of the UK’s best workplaces for women. WCF has been named in the top 100 large businesses in the Best Workplaces for […]
Pupils learn to manage their budget in a workshop with The Cumberland
Children discovered the importance of budgeting, and the difference between wants and needs in a financial education session sponsored by Cumberland Building Society. The valuable life lesson was delivered to […]
Law firm continues to expand following acquisition
A CUMBRIAN legal firm is continuing its impressive expansion with the acquisition of a Cumbrian law practice – just months after a high-profile merger. Bendles Solicitors will acquire Atkinson Ritson […]
Next-gen teaching: Fibrus Broadband donation helps school invest in laptops for STEM subjects
A donation from Full Fibre broadband provider Fibrus will help to educate a new generation of engineers, scientists and technicians across the Furness peninsula. The company has donated £1,000 to […]
Half a century at Cumbrian firm for longest-serving employee
IN THE long, hot summer of 1976, 17-year-old Mike Parker started work at WCF. Half a century later Mike is still at WCF – and is thought to be the […]
Racegoers set £12,500 fundraising record in aid of local hospices
Hospices providing vital care services across Cumbria will benefit from a record fundraising total of £12,537 raised at an annual horse racing fixture. Guests at the Rachael Bell Wealth Management […]
Engineering firm backs bereaved dad’s campaign to fund life-saving defibrillators
A leading engineering firm has thrown its support behind a lifesaving campaign by installing two defibrillators at its West Cumbria bases. Forth is backing the campaign launched by Bill Morley, […]
Hospitality business celebrates third consecutive win at regional awards
A north Cumbrian hospitality business is celebrating after winning for the third consecutive year at the Cumbria Tourism Awards. Netherby Hall Ltd, near Longtown, Carlisle, won the Regenerative Tourism Award […]
Fibrus funding helps Cumbrian charity changing kids’ lives through playing outdoors
A youth charity in Penrith has received nearly £10,000 in funding from full fibre broadband provider Fibrus to help hundreds of young people enjoy one of the great pleasures of […]
BID invites Carlisle businesses to have their say
Carlisle Business Improvement District (BID) is a hosting a series of pop-up events to get a better understanding of businesses’ needs and priorities. The BID, which is funded by a […]