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BECBC chief executive Dianne Richardson celebrates five years at the helm

Prestigious accolade for Whitehaven’s The Edge

Cumbrian organisation ranks among global giants

Power of adventure – Bendrigg Trust’s Sara Murray confirmed as latest speaker for Conference Cumbria

In pictures: £1 million revamp for Lake District hotels

A £1 million revamp of bedrooms of two leading Lake District hotels has been completed.

Tesco to close 317 deli and hot food counters in supermarkets

Tesco is closing deli and hot food counters in 317 of its stores.

Lakes Distillery makes a splash with new water fund

A £25,000 fund to help protect lakes and rivers across Cumbria has been launched by the Lakes Distillery and the Lake District Foundation.

Lakes tea and coffee merchant awarded Platinum Trusted Service Award

The team at Lakes-based tea and coffee merchant John Farrer & Co, Kendal, have been presented with a Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award.

Leading Cumbrian estate agents on the move

A leading Cumbrian estate agency has moved premises in Penrith as it continues to expand.

Cumbrian firms named among the best of North West’s wedding businesses

Nine Cumbrian firms have been named among the best in the wedding business by a leading industry publication.

Omicron grants for Allerdale firms available

Eligible businesses in Allerdale impacted by the Omicron variant can now apply for new government grant support.

Workington hotel goes on the market

Workington's Cumberland Hotel is up sale after its owners have gone into receivership.

‘Game changing’ robotic arm designed by Forth

A robot which accurately replicates a human arm has been created to remove waste from hazardous liquids from a safe distance.

Firms warned over cutting sick pay for isolating unvaccinated staff

Employers should think carefully before reducing sick pay for isolating unvaccinated staff, says a leading employment solicitor.