ONE of the most rewarding projects he has been involved in is how one volunteer describes a programme for young people in West Cumbria. Mike Higgins, who lives in the […]
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Legal firm welcomes back former trainee to Family Law team
AN EXPERIENCED Family Law solicitor has returned to the law firm where she completed her training and student placement. Shannon Bateson has rejoined Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors as a fully-fledged Family […]
Swimming pool plan for Millom moves a step closer to reality
Ambitious plans linked to a new multi-million pound health hub for Millom can be revealed in more detail for the first time today. A swimming pool, sports courts, fitness studios […]
A pay rise refusal and impending maternity leave – a recipe for disaster!
The Equality Act 2010 prohibits pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace, says Caroline Rayner of Baines Wilson LLP. This includes treating a woman unfavourably because of her pregnancy during […]
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 […]
New Arts and Enterprise Centre at the heart of transformative town centre plans
A modern facility where businesses can thrive and collaborate is at the heart of plans to breathe new life into some of Millom’s underused and vacant buildings. Proposals to develop […]
A third of Allerdale businesses aren’t listed on Google, study says survey
More than a third of businesses in Allerdale do not have a Google Business Profile. That is the finding of research commissioned by Allerdale Borough Council which revealed that 35 […]
Mountaineer who defied death during world-first expeditions to give inspirational talk to teenagers during educational programme
A PIONEERING mountaineer will address students during a week-long educational programme aimed at inspiring teenagers into engineering. During the 1970s and 1980s, Cumbrian climber John Porter completed numerous world-first alpine […]
Initiative set to create more than 700 jobs to help regenerate West Cumbria communities gains vital funding
AN INITIATIVE which will regenerate communities across West Cumbria and create more than 700 jobs has won vital financial backing to fund its programme. iSH (the Industrial Solutions Hub) which […]
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 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 […]
Young entrepreneur launches collaboration start-up to help UK businesses solve industry challenges
A YOUNG entrepreneur has launched a start-up business at an event attended by more than 40 industry leaders. Clyne Albertelli, 25, who has been working as a Solutions Manager for […]
Generous community is thanked for £200,000 worth of donations to support Ukrainians affected by war
A SMALL community with a big heart has played an important role in helping Ukrainian nationals affected by war by donating almost £200,000 worth of essential supplies. The kind hearted […]
Cumbrian firm move into new premises & expand the team
Cumbria O&M Services have enjoyed significant growth over the past few years and have recently expanded into larger offices in Derwentwater Pavilion on the Westlakes Science Park in Whitehaven. As a result of new […]
Beacon Museum staff ready to welcome visitors with Visit England training
Staff and volunteers at the Beacon Museum are ready to give a warm welcome to visitors this summer. Ten colleagues recently completed the ‘Welcome to Excellence – Exceeding Visitor Expectations’ […]
Robotics specialist Forth Engineering targets global growth with immersive technology investment
A Cumbrian engineering firm, supported by Made Smarter, is using immersive technologies to drive global growth and innovation, and create new highly skilled jobs. Forth Engineering, based in Flimby, specialises […]
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 […]
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 […]