A new eco-friendly car wash in Leicester will run almost entirely on the sun’s energy, thanks to solar panels installed by Solar Maintenance Services (SMS). Operated by Carbana, the site […]
Category: Business
PR agency launches Training Academy to provide wider business support
A leading Cumbrian PR agency has introduced a specialist training and development division to its portfolio of services to help businesses achieve their growth ambitions. Integrated PR, communications and digital […]
Greystoke Castle: from private estate to staging 100+ events a year
The ambitious restoration of Greystoke Castle is entering a new phase, with owner Tom Nash aiming to complete the transformation of the historic estate into a major hospitality and events […]
Directors urged to complete identity checks following first prosecutions
Company directors are being warned to comply with new identity verification legislation to avoid prosecution. Saint & Co Chartered Accountants has issued the warning following the first court convictions involving […]
Hundreds of families facing financial struggles to enjoy local culture through new initiative
Nine Cumbrian businesses have joined forces to provide 900 families struggling with the increased Cost of Living with free access to the arts, heritage and education. Leading organisations across the […]
New leadership role equips business for further growth
A management role focused on developing the leadership qualities of its employees has been created at an employee-owned group of businesses. Karen Kelso has been promoted to the newly created […]
Estate agency strengthens lettings team with appointment of two managers
A leading estate agency has strengthened its lettings department by appointing two new Property Managers. C&D Rural has welcomed Joanne Birkett and Morgyn Vevers to its lettings team to help […]
Groundbreaking partnership with Tullie ignites children’s interest in local history
The headteacher of a Carlisle primary school has claimed an innovative link up with their local museum and art gallery has transformed the way his pupils see the city. Tullie […]
The Gather is back and backing our towns
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 […]
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 […]