A WHITEHAVEN nightclub has spoken out following speculation of their return in early July. Club 135 of Whitehaven was one of the first nightlife premises to voluntarily close before lockdown […]
Tag: COVID-19
Theatre By The Lake reveals sustainability plan to safeguard its future – Christmas production cancelled & job losses
THEATRE by the Lake has announced a series of measures to ensure that the Cumbrian producing theatre and arts venue is able to reopen in 2021, once COVID-19-related social distancing […]
The Cumbrian actor who is entertaining hundreds & raising thousands for charity
ONE Cumbrian born, Hollywood actor is determined to brighten up as many faces as possible, as he continues to serenade hundreds and raise thousands for charity. Billy Walker, of Workington, […]
COVID-19 Legal Update – Apply for your own jobs!
MANY businesses are currently considering redundancies in some way due to the impact of COVID-19 says Tom Scaife of Baines Wilson LLP. The Employment Appeal Tribunal has handed down judgment […]
Cumbrian Jobs Fuse launched to help employers & individuals with employment challenges during Coronavirus
CUMBRIA Jobs Fuse is a new service which has been launched to support regional employers and help those whose jobs have been affected as a result of the coronavirus. The […]
Lake District Hoteliers Association provides £100,000 of giveaways to community heroes
THE Lake District Hotels Association (LDHA) is saying a huge thank you to the UK’s unsung heroes with over £100,000 worth of giveaways. The Real Hero, Real Lakes campaign launches […]
COVID Job Retention scheme extended to end of October 2020
CHANCELLOR reveals details on how the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will operate from now until the end of October 2020 says Tom Scaife of Baines Wilson LLP. On Friday 29 […]
Businesses call in experts to help them redesign their spaces ready to welcome back customers
HOSPITALITY businesses and other sectors needing to reconfigure their spaces to comply with COVID-19 social distancing regulations are being supported by design experts. Staff at Ghyll House Upholstery and Design, […]
Cumbrian digital media company donate hundreds of free vehicle graphics to community volunteers
A CARLISLE based media production company has stepped up to the challenge of producing vehicle stickers free of charge to hundreds of volunteers across Cumbria and the UK. Dryden Media […]
Windermere Lake Cruises donates shop stock to Morecambe Bay Foodbank
WINDERMERE Lake Cruises has donated more than 600 items of food and drink from its onboard and on-shore shops and cafes to the Morecambe Bay Foodbank, after asking which local […]
Cumbria Tourism welcomes small business lifeline
CUMBRIA Tourism is welcoming the Government’s announcement of a change to the Local Authority Discretionary Grant Scheme which will now offer a lifeline to many businesses in the county. The […]
Life during lockdown in the commercial property sector
LANDLORDS and tenants are finding themselves in the unique but now widespread situation of premises being prevented from opening and doing business, says Kathryn Dean of Baines Wilson LLP. Meanwhile, […]
Gosforth Show 2020 cancelled due to Coronavirus crisis
GOSFORTH Show has confirmed that their 2020 show will no longer take place due to the Coronavirus crisis, with all efforts now being turned to next years event scheduled for […]
Local business continues offer of free support…
THE Prime Minister’s announcement on Sunday 10 May, seems to have created an air of confusion, especially for businesses and employees. With people being told that, unless they can work […]
Area 6 Support Group continues to support hundreds
A SUPPORT group that was established just under a month ago continues to help hundreds of people. The lead team comprises seven volunteers all from varying backgrounds and organisations who […]
Barrow needs you – says Chair of Barrow Credit Union, Phil Collier
IN an open letter, Chair of Barrow Credit Union, Phil Collier is calling of local people to help each other get through these ‘challenging times’. Mr Collier said: “In these […]
A taste of Cumbria for the country’s carers from Grasmere Gingerbread
GRASMERE Gingerbread® is in the middle of sending out 200 parcels of its tasty confectionery to hospital wards, nursing homes, paramedics, social care staff and other key workers dealing with […]
Cumbrian chefs deliver first meals after launching a GoFundMe campaign to help feed key workers
EVERYBODY at The Black Bull, Sedbergh, is incredibly proud of the work our NHS and care home staff are undertaking in our hospitals and care homes to help all of […]