North-West based Story Decorating Group are the first Painting and Decorating Contractor in the UK to adopt an innovative tool-washing and recycling solution. The construction industry is making a big […]
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Digital delight for Cumbrian towns as Full Fibre arrives
Nearly 7,000 more properties across Cumbria will have access to lightning-fast Full Fibre broadband supplied by Fibrus. Dalston, Keswick, Seaton and Arnside will soon experience the benefits of Full Fibre, […]
EcoCocon and Ecological Building Systems announce exclusive partnership to expand straw panel construction in the UK & Ireland
In a significant move for sustainable construction, Ecological Building Systems, a Carlisle-based distributor of sustainable building materials, has entered into an agreement to supply EcoCocon straw wall panels. The partnership […]
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 […]
Main contractor appointed to £4.1m town centre digital and gaming hub
The main contractor for the LEVELS development on Duke Street in Whitehaven town centre has been announced, and work will start immediately. Social impact property developers BEC announced today that […]
Stunning custom-build homes development in Lake District shortlisted for national award
A unique custom-build homes development situated in the Lake District National Park has been announced as a finalist for a national award. Wellbank, at Bootle in Cumbria, with beautiful beaches, dramatic […]
Ecological building systems expands into new premises as part of ambitious growth plans
Ecological Building Systems, a leading supplier of natural building products for sustainable construction, has doubled the size of its premises by acquiring a new warehouse and office unit adjacent to […]
Phase two of flagship residential development in Barrow set to start
Moves to develop a flagship residential development in Barrow have taken a major step forward. Specialist firm Redstart Northwest Ltd has been appointed as the contractor to complete phase 2 […]
Fibrus Broadband heading to Caldbeck thanks to Government’s Project Gigabit
Lightning-fast broadband will soon be available in Caldbeck thanks to the Government’s Project Gigabit rollout to rural areas, with work due to be carried out by Fibrus. Caldbeck is the […]
Luxury retreat developers win national sustainability award
A Cumbrian developer of luxury retreats has been announced as a winner in the first ever Making Better Homes Awards, run by national builders’ merchant Jewson. A Corner of Eden […]
Significant Cumbrian Commercial Development Opportunity
H&H Land & Estates are delighted to bring to the market a 15.24 acres of commercial development land on the outskirts of Kendal. Located East of Burton Road, Kendal, adjacent to […]
Rebuild Site in Carlisle welcomes new part-time Community Officer to strengthen local engagement
The Rebuild Site, Carlisle, a surplus construction materials reuse hub, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Amy Dixon as the newest edition to their team, in the role of […]
Esteemed house building chief cuts ribbon at home builder’s new £250,000 office
THE boss of the country’s leading house building trade association cut the ribbon to officially unveil the impressive new £250,000 headquarters of a rapidly growing regional developer. Neil Jefferson, the […]
Data highlighting £2,000 saving on energy bills is encouraging for buyers of new build properties, says leading home builder
A LEADING North West house builder has welcomed research highlighting that owners of new build homes will save more than £2,000 a year on their energy bills. Penrith-based Genesis Homes […]
Ground-breaking plans submitted for Lake District’s first ‘custom-build’ housing development
An innovative project to create the first-ever ‘custom build’ housing development in the Lake District National Park has moved a step closer, after a full planning application was submitted. The […]
Prestigious double win for Carlisle builder McKnight
McKnight has been named as the North’s top house builder for the second successive time. The Carlisle firm was crowned regional champion in the Federation of Master Builders’ Master Builder […]