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 […]
Category: Family Business
Paragon Vets welcomes greater transparency for prices
Paragon Veterinary Group in North Cumbria has welcomed the provisional findings published last week by the Competition and Markets Authority following its investigation into the veterinary market. The CMA report […]
Carlisle legal firm Wragg Mark-Bell accredited to conveyancing scheme
Carlisle law firm Wragg Mark-Bell has again gained accreditation for a prestigious industry-standard conveyancing scheme. The Castle Street solicitors practice was told this month that its application for the Conveyancing […]
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 […]
Authentic Sicilian cuisine comes to Cumbria
Brampton’s newest restaurant is bringing authentic Italian cuisine and a shaft of Sicilian sunshine to north-east Cumbria. Chef patron Marco Bouguila has opened Mondello Bistro and Deli bar in Front […]
Duo of awards creates delight for The Dalesman
The accolades continue for The Dalesman Country Inn in Sedbergh who received two prestigious awards within one week, securing the Cumbria Tourism Awards ‘Pub of the Year’ prize, followed by […]
Windermere couple’s delight as they triumph in competition to find region’s top family businesses
The husband-and-wife team who own Windermere’s Park Cliffe holiday park say they are “proud and humbled” after being named this month as winners of a major enterprise award. Susan and […]
Family Business Awards call for public vote to help crown Cumbria’s People’s Choice winner
The North West Family Business Awards announces a call to the public, inviting them to participate in the identification process of the “People’s Choice Award 2023” for the County of Cumbria. The […]
Sedbergh pub reveals stunning new rooms
A popular 16th century coaching inn has completed a significant refurbishment this Spring to create three new ultra luxurious guest suites. The Dalesman Country Inn is an award-winning pub with […]
H&H Group plc returns to support the North West Family Business Awards – Agribusiness category 2023
H&H Group PLC continues to support The North West Family Business Awards, with sponsorship and staff expertise to help judge the Agribusiness Category 2023. Harrison & Hetherington has a long and distinguished history, dating back to the […]
The Dalesman Country Inn have set the bar high
The Dalesman Country Inn, Sedbergh has been shortlisted in not one, but two prestigious regional awards this year. In January the pub was shortlisted along with two other businesses in […]
Windermere holiday park picked for family award finals
Fingers are being crossed by the owners and staff at a Windermere holiday park after they learned that the business has reached the finals of a major enterprise award. Park […]
Lake District micro gin producer is a four-time finalist in The North West Family Business Awards 2023
Shed One, a small batch craft gin producer on the edge of the Lake District has been named as a finalist in four categories at the North West Family Business Awards 2023. […]
Hawkshead Relish appoint new Managing Director
Almost 25 years after founding the business, husband and wife Mark and Maria Whitehead MBE have decided to entrust the running of their award-winning preserves company to a new generation. […]
The Dalesman serve up Christmas for those who have served
On Christmas Eve, The Dalesman Country Inn in Sedbergh will once again be welcoming a group of veterans and their families for a festive break. The Dalesman’s ‘Christmas for Veterans’ […]
Higginsons announce butchery apprenticeship winner
Award-winning independent Butchers, Higginsons of Grange have welcomed a new apprentice to the team after running a competition for school leavers in South Cumbria earlier this year. 16-year-old Sam Jessett, […]
Exciting new chef talent in Sedbergh
A rising star on the culinary map, The Dalesman Country Inn has welcomed a new four-strong team of chefs through its doors. The award-winning, family run 16th century coaching inn […]
The Sedbergh pub with a passion for provenance
The Dalesman Country Inn located in the picturesque town of Sedbergh is a pub run with a passion for provenance. Originally a 16th century coaching inn, the venue has more […]


















