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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

Taste of the Sea event brings £500,000 boost to local economy

A Maryport festival is estimated to have boosted the local economy to the tune of half a million pounds.

Great Taste awards for Lakeland Artisan

A Cumbrian food and drink producer has been presented with 10 Great Taste Awards - the highest in the county.

Gold again for David Allen IT Solutions

David Allen IT Solutions have successfully renewed their Microsoft Gold Partner status for a further year.

Lake District guest house sold after £700,000 asking price

A Lake District guest house has been sold after an asking price was set of almost £700,000.

£85 million contract awarded to BAE Systems in Barrow

An £85m contract has been awarded to BAE Sytems in Barrow to support early work on the Royal Navy's next generation of submarines.

Rise of the machines: Robotics and automation creating jobs in Cumbria

Cumbrian SMEs adopting robotics and automation are creating new and upskilled jobs.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is still a problem, says leading lawyer

Employers need to educate their staff on what constitutes sexual harassment and sex discrimination in the workplace as the Government announces that it will bring in new legislation to protect employees from being victims of such behaviour at work.

Unique £4 million West Cumbria education project to continue

A unique education project in West Cumbria to improve education in the area will continue.

Cumbrian charity boss nominated in Women’s Business Awards

A Cumbrian charity boss has been nominated in the Women's Business Awards.

H&H Land & Estates welcome DEFRA’s pledge to review Sustainable Farming Incentive

A commitment by DEFRA to review payments to farmers has been welcomed.