The Cumberland Building Society has announced a major refurbishment of its Whitehaven branch, highlighting its commitment to the town. The premises on Lowther Street will close for around 20 weeks, […]
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Cumbrian law firm announces three senior promotions
Bendles Solicitors has strengthened its senior team with the promotion of three solicitors to associate positions. The move follows the firm’s recent merger with Gaynham King & Mellor (GK&M) and […]
‘Stunning’: The Cumberland’s Barrow branch reopens after major refurbishment
The Cumberland’s branch in Barrow has reopened after a major two-month refurbishment. The building society’s premises on Dalton Road reopened on 20 April after closing at the start of February. […]
Fibrus shares Chatter about avoiding fraudsters online
Avoiding scams and fraudsters were the subject of chatter at an online safety event presented by Fibrus Broadband. Members of the Chatter Matters social group, who meet each week at […]
Things to do by Bus this spring in the Lakes
Spring is the perfect time to discover the Lake District, and Stagecoach is inviting everyone across Cumbria and Lancashire to make the journey by bus. Travelling by bus is not […]
Fibrus research pinpoints best places to work from home
More people than ever are choosing to work from home and new research from broadband provider Fibrus has identified the 10 places in Cumbria best suited for remote working. Carlisle […]
Farmers urged to check public liability cover as spring activity increases
Farmers and rural business owners are being encouraged to review their public liability insurance this spring to make sure it accurately reflects everything they do to generate income. With machinery […]
£3.3m boost for special needs provision in Cumbria
The Government has announced major funding to set up new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services across Cumbria. Cumberland Council is to be allocated £1.88million for an ‘Experts at […]
Cumbrian businesses urged to act now as major employment law changes come into force
CUMBRIAN employers are being urged to review contracts, policies and workplace procedures after key parts of the most significant overhaul of employment law in a generation came into force from […]
Law firm continues long-standing support for Make a Will Month
A CUMBRIAN law firm is once again backing Make a Will Month, continuing nearly 20 years of support for the initiative. Bendles Solicitors is supporting the campaign which raises vital […]
Powering Up event empowers women to build financial confidence
Money, confidence and the financial challenges facing women were placed in the spotlight at an event held in Carlisle. Organised by Rachael Bell Wealth Management, Powering Up focused on specific […]
Fairway to heaven: Fibrus grant brings golf club’s junior section to the fore
A £1,000 donation from Fibrus Broadband’s Play It Forward Fund suits Dunnerholme Golf Club’s thriving junior section in Askam-in-Furness to a tee. The junior section at Dunnerholme, a 10-hole golf […]
WCF creates new Head of Technology role to drive digital strategy
AN employee‑owned Cumbrian business has strengthened its senior leadership team with the creation of a new role to shape and deliver its digital strategy. Stephen Wilkinson has been appointed Head […]
Cumbrian legal firms join forces to strengthen client services
Cumbrian law firms Bendles Solicitors and Gaynham King & Mellor Solicitors have announced they are merging. The move aims to strengthen the services offered by both firms by building depth […]
Legal staff move to Carlisle solicitors Wragg Mark-Bell after Butterworths’ collapse
Four legal staff have landed roles at Carlisle law firm Wragg Mark-Bell following the sudden collapse of fellow solicitors Butterworths’ owners, PM Law Ltd. Private Client Fee Earners Grant Harrison […]
Cumbrian fuels firm looks to future with merger of its North West businesses
A Cumbrian-based fuels firm has announced the merger of two of its businesses. WCF Ltd is combining its Cumbrian and Lancashire distribution networks by bringing together WCF Fuels North West […]
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Stagecoach brought a touch of generosity to Carlisle this week on Random Acts of Kindness Day [Tuesday 17 February] by leaving golden envelopes on board its local buses. Throughout the […]
Newly qualified solicitor strengthens Bendles’ litigation team
A NEWLY qualified solicitor is celebrating after achieving a major career milestone with the support of her colleagues. Emma Clare, from Carlisle, has joined Bendles Solicitors’ growing litigation team, having […]