Customers joined The Cumberland in celebrating its 175th anniversary yesterday with cake and a special birthday card. The Carlisle-based building society, which is one of the oldest still in existence, […]
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Spring into the season on ice in West Cumbria at Solway Park
Spring is underway, and for a seasonal treat, there’s nothing better than heading to the seaside. And in West Cumbria, there is an added attraction as the Solway holiday park […]
Graduates benefit from Cumbrian tech jobs
Telecoms provider Fibrus has signed up nine employees to its graduate programme as it rolls out Full Fibre broadband in the region. In 2022, Fibrus was selected to deliver the […]
Authors set to reunite at Culture Bazaar
A successful writing partnership will come full circle at next month’s Culture Bazaar in Carlisle. Authors Richard O’Neill and Michelle Russell met at Culture Bazaar in 2020, just before the […]
Help Eden Valley Hospice through your Will
Visits from family – including the pet dog – helped lift the spirits of a dying man in his final days, his daughter has revealed. Julie Hounslow is highlighting the […]
Prima Uno’s new Strategic and Growth Director
Prima Uno, have just strengthened our executive management board with the recruitment of Emma-Jayne Gooch as Strategic and Growth Director. Emma-Jayne will be supporting Sarah Purdham, Managing Director with setting […]
Fibrus offers £60,000 funding boost to Cumbrian community groups
~ Applications for Fibrus Community Fund 2025 are now open ~ Community groups across Cumbria are being urged to follow the lead of air cadets who have seen their online training […]
PR agency expanding with new recruits
A Carlisle PR agency is expanding by taking on three new members of staff. Intro, based on Paternoster Row, has recruited social media specialist Maddie Roe, account manager Amber Patterson, […]
Cumberland in the running for four national awards for second year
The Cumberland has once again been shortlisted for four national awards, including recognition for offering competitive mortgage rates for its customers. The building society features in four categories for the […]
Vet’s warning after surgery saves puppy who swallowed a glove
Dylan the mischievous Dalmatian landed himself in trouble when he found a dropped glove – and promptly ate it. But the six-month-old puppy from Thursby had a lucky escape thanks […]
Hammer coming down on fundraising auction for Cumbrian kennel project
The gavel will be coming down on April 6 on a mammoth charity sale at 1818 Auctioneers for Eden Animal Rescue’s new Kennel Project. The 82 lots include collectable ceramics […]
Fibrus Broadband Rollout Extended in Rural Cumbria to 21,000 Extra Homes and Businesses
60% more premises will receive Full Fibre broadband in hard-to-reach areas of Cumbria Today, Fibrus is pleased to report that it will be bringing access to the fastest broadband speeds […]
Gibson has time of his life at Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice
A children’s hospice isn’t just a place for end-of-life care – it’s a safe environment where youngsters can develop, thrive and enjoy time with loved ones. That’s the message from […]
Local man seeks Will power to support Eden Valley Hospice
A local Cumbrian man has shared the story of his wife’s final days to encourage Cumbrians to support a county hospice by leaving a legacy in their Will. Michael Edwards, […]
Homebuilder kickstarts fundraising efforts for life-saving heart screenings
Fundraising efforts for Genesis Homes’ Charity of the Year, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) for Eden, have got off to a roaring start with a fantastic initial donation of £5,000 from […]
Cumbria SMEs urged to have their say on economy in new survey
CUMBRIA’S small and medium-sized businesses are being invited to share their views on the economy, business growth, and government policy in a new survey launched by leading accountancy firm JF […]
The Cumberland partners with Uinsure to offer home insurance
The Cumberland has announced a new partnership with Uinsure and will now use the award-winning tech firm to provide home insurance quotes to its members. This collaboration means that The […]
Cumbria’s Carer organisations supporting Young Carers Action Day calls to support Cumbria’s 8,000 Young Carers
Carer Support Cumbria, representing the four Carer Support charities across Cumbria, are calling on people to support Young Carers Action Day today (Wednesday, 12 March). Over 8,000people under 18 years […]