Pet owners are being encouraged to think about the environmental impact of their animals for Earth Day this week. Factors to take into account include their choice of pet – […]
Category: Environment
Digging in: Fibrus support major hedgerow scheme in Cumbrian valley
Thousands of trees have been planted as part of a native hedgerow project in Cumbria’s Ullswater valley thanks to a team of volunteers from local council and broadband provider Fibrus. […]
Fibrus hits milestone of £1m given to local communities
Fibrus has reached a significant milestone, investing £1 million in community groups and charities across its network, including Cumbria. Of that total, over £470,000 has been directed to good causes […]
The fight to save Cumbria’s wildflower meadows
A project led by Cumbria Wildlife Trust and funded by broadband provider Fibrus has helped to turn around the decline in our wildflower meadows, with people across the county planting […]
North Cumbria vet practice leads tech trial to cut anaesthetic emissions
A north Cumbrian vet practice has become one of the first in the world to trial a new technology which could dramatically reduce the environmental impact of anaesthetics. Laura Binnie, […]
Plan Your Lakes Staycation by Bus This Winter with Stagecoach
There are few better times of the year than the winter to explore the Lake District, recently crowned the UK’s best staycation destination according to research conducted by Sykes Holiday Cottages – […]
Ulverston pupils help get Cumbria buzzing with Fibrus
There was no stopping a team of Ulverston school children who planted an amazing 1,400 wildflowers in under two hours.The six and seven-year-olds from Croftlands Infant School planted wildflower plugs […]
Futurologist predicts a bright future for Cumbria
Rural counties like Cumbria have a bright future, according to a report released today by one of the UK’s leading Altnet brands, Fibrus. ‘The Future of Rural Communities’ report challenges […]
Planning Officer’s Report Under Fire – Appeal Threat Over Dismissal of Road Safety Evidence
A planning officer’s recommendation to refuse the proposed Ullock Moss car park has been strongly criticised for disregarding clear, professional evidence of serious highway hazards on the Portinscale to Cat […]
Story Decorating Group are first to take up new green technology
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 […]
Pupils plant flowers for a greener future
Youngsters at a school near Penrith have been helping plant wildflowers as part of a project to restore sites for bees and other pollinators. Pupils at Lowther Endowed School & […]
Paragon Veterinary Group opens woodland walk in Newbiggin to the public with help from local pupils’
A brand-new woodland walk was officially opened to the public by 50 excited schoolchildren yesterday. Paragon Veterinary Group has turned over three hectares of its land at Newbiggin near Penrith […]
Lake District estate gives nature a buzz with new beehives
Staff at a country estate in the Lake District have taken to beekeeping in a drive to help nurture its surrounding woodlands and wildflowers. Wild Boar Estate near Windermere is […]
Exciting plans for Workingrton’s new Hall Garden
West House, Cumbria’s leading care and support provider for children, young people, and adults with learning difficulties, is thrilled to announce that construction on their new Hall Garden development within […]
New event, Creative Assembly, brings the outdoors in
A new event, dedicated to creativity, outdoor culture and the future is to launch at The Venue, Kendal. The brainchild of Outside of Ordinary, a specialist creative agency committed to building […]
Ditch your car for World Car Free Day
Motorists are being urged to leave their cars at home for World Car Free Day on September 22. The annual event encourages people to walk, cycle or use public transport and so […]
Environmental management specialist joins leading rural business H&H Land & Estates to focus on environmental issues.
Leading property and land agency is delighted to welcome Esme Jackson to strengthen its growing team supporting clients across the North of England. Cumbrian born and bred, 25 -year-old Esme […]
Kendal practice leading the way in green dentistry
A journey to sustainability that started with a summer holiday read has led to Crossbank Dental Care in Kendal being awarded Green Small Business certification, an ESG (Environmental, Social and […]