A Carlisle builder is celebrating a double success in a prestigious industry awards. McKnight and Son, based in Junction Street, Carlisle, won the House Builder Award and Medium Renovation Project […]
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M-Sport’s new world class evaluation centre is nearing completion on their Dovenby Hall Estate in Cumbria
M-Sport’s new world class evaluation centre is nearing completion on their Dovenby Hall Estate in Cumbria. The multi-million-pound development is the latest Design & Build Project delivered by Carlisle based, […]
Story Contracting named ‘Community-Spirited Business’ in Cumbrian Covid-19 Awards
Community awards recognise the ‘incredible ways’ Cumbrian businesses have responded to the challenges of Covid-19. The High Sheriff of Cumbria, Julie Barton, launched the Cumbria Covid-19 Business Innovation and Community […]
Green energy risk warning for North West developers and landowners as renewable projects gather pace
North West energy developers and landowners are jeopardising the profitability of renewable projects by failing to adequately cover the financial risks faced, an insurance expert has warned. Latest figures from […]
Carlisle College & Story Contracting Join Forces to Help Develop the Local Workforce
Carlisle College and Story Contracting have joined forces to offer a new range of courses to individuals and businesses across the county. With investment in top class facilities and tutors […]
Tighter Covid restrictions lead to increasing demand from UK homeowners looking for affordable extra space
TIGHTENING restrictions around the UK due to the coronavirus variant have led to homeowners seeking simple, affordable, sustainable solutions which will give them extra home space in 2021. With tough […]
Cabinet confirms £5m investment in two new alternative provision schools
CUMBRIA County Council today moved a step closer to building two much needed new school facilities. Members of the council’s Cabinet today approved the award of a building contract for […]
Work starts on new £25k outdoor events and activity area in Workington
WORK to create a new outdoor events and activity area in Workington supported by the Government’s Towns Fund has got underway. Led by Allerdale Borough Council, Workington has submitted a […]
Affordable homes project underway in Lake District
WORK on a new housing project in the Lake District which has been pioneered by a community trust and supported by Allerdale Borough Council is now underway. When complete, the […]
Entrepreneurs join forces to buy YouKube
TWO entrepreneurs have teamed up to buy a brand of state-of-the-art garden rooms for use as work-from-home offices or extra living space. The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted pressure on space, […]
Story Homes consults with the local community over new homes in Carlisle and Thursby
STORY Homes is consulting with the local community on proposals for approximately 220 high quality new homes across two developments in Cumbria. The two full planning applications would deliver approximately […]
Public invited to have their say on ambitious new plans for a new university campus at the historic Citadels and surrounding area
LOCAL residents, businesses, students and visitors are again being given the opportunity to have their say on ambitious new proposals for a new campus for the University of Cumbria at […]
Northern Developments nomination as finalist for the National Building & Construction Awards 2020 for the Sub-Regional Project of the year for Cumbria
FOLLOWING on from their confirmation as finalists in the National Building & Construction Awards 2020, earlier this year, Design & Build Developer, Northern Developments (Cumbria) Limited, based in Carlisle, have now […]
Baines Wilson advises on Genesis Homes flagship scheme in West Cumbria
THE Commercial Property team have advised Genesis Homes on their flagship scheme, ‘Beckstones’ at Rheda Park, near Whitehaven. Genesis have recently concluded the acquisition and the development funding arrangements with […]
Mayor opens new show homes at £17million development in Carlisle
THE Mayor of Carlisle, Marilyn Bowman, has praised the construction of 194 new affordable, quality homes in Carlisle after attending the opening of two new show homes in the city. […]
£25 million Workington Town Deal bid submitted to Government
A BID for around £25m of funding to support a number of transformational regeneration projects in Workington has been submitted to Government. Allerdale Borough Council has today (October 30) formally submitted its bid to the Government’s […]
Persimmon Homes committed to social mobility pledge
PERSIMMON Homes Lancashire has launched its Opportunity Action Plan in partnership with former Education Secretary Justine Greening and the Social Mobility Pledge. The housebuilder, which operates across Cumbria and Lancashire, […]
Strong public support for £25m Workington redevelopment proposals
PROPOSALS for a multi-million pound redevelopment of Workington have received strong support from members of the public. Those who live and work in the town were invited to give their feedback on a number of projects which […]