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Forth Engineering expands in West Cumbria

University Pro Vice Chancellor joins Conference Cumbria panel

New managing director appointed to lead PFK Estate Agents

Kimberly-Clark has new owner

The LR5 submersible is launched from MV Stoker to conduct night operations during Exercise Black Carillion. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Black Carillon 2020 is the Royal Australian Navys Submarine Escape and Rescue exercise, designed to demonstrate and evaluate the Navy's submarine rescue capability.Exercise Black Carillon 2020 was conducted in the West Australian Exercise Area. The James Fisher Defence LR5 submersible was mobilised from its base at Perth, Western Australia to HMAS Stirling before being embarked on MV Stoker.

Submarine rescue contract retained by JFD

A company created through the merger of James Fisher Defence and Divex has won a contract to provide the submarine rescue system to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) for a further four years after finalising an extension to its contract...

Chairman of the judges - Christopher Macgowan OBE, Ast Operations Director – Nathan Aston, comedian and awards presenter - Joel Dommett

Prestigious award for Cumbria’s Ast Signs

A Cumbrian firm has been named graphics company of the year at the Fleet News Awards.

Pictured: An Astute Class Submarine on the surface.United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG21) consists of multiple vessels from the UK as well as ships from the United States Navy and the Dutch Navy. One of those assets includes an Astute Class Submarine. Whilst operating within the Mediterranean an Astute Class submarine conducted a rare surface; to interact and exercise with HMS Queen Elizabeth and the task group.HMS Queen Elizabeth is the deployed flag ship for CSG21 will see the ship along with the Strike Group work with over 40 countries from around the world. The Strike Group will operate and exercise with other Countries Navies and Air Forces during the 7 month deployment.The Strike Group includes ships from the United States Navy, The Dutch Navy, and Marines from the US Marine Corps. As well as UK Frigates, Destroyers two RFA supply ships and air assets from 617 Sqn, 820 NAS, 815 NAS and 845 NAS. This will be the largest deployment of Fifth Generation Fighter Jets in history.

Defence spending could benefit Cumbrian businesses

Government plans to increase spending on defence will see support offered to businesses to ensure they benefit from the historic decision to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP.

Japanese delegation visits cutting edge robotics and AI facility in Cumbria

A delegation from Japan visited a robotics and AI facility at the cutting edge of research and development as they toured the UK.

Lecturer encourages all walks of life to love the Lake District ‘one mountain at a time’

A university lecturer is enjoying a new parallel career introducing walkers from all backgrounds to the fells of Cumbria.

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The dark art of workplace feedback

Workplace feedback - essential for growth, yet so often mishandled.

Lake District supermarket sold in multi-million pound deal

A Lake District supermarket has been sold in a multi-million pound deal.

Lake District recruitment campaign aims to tackle tourism staffing shortage

A 'matchmaking' service for jobs for every age group is being offered to the hospitality and tourism sector in the Lake District.

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce champions women at event

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce’s annual International Women’s Day event brought together women in business from across Cumbria on Friday for a day of inspiring talks, engaging workshops and networking.

Joanne Stronach, Head of Employment Law and HR at Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors

Businesses urged to prepare throughout 2025 for changes to employees’ rights

A leading employment lawyer claims that 2025 will be a year of two halves for employers.