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Wigton-based organisation Britain’s Energy Coast Business Cluster has appointed its first chief executive. The private sector-led membership organisation, based at Woodrow Hall, has welcomed Dianne Richardson to the role. “‘BECBC is the place where energy meets business and the coming...

South Lakes businesses eligible for the Government's one-off Restart Grants are being urged to apply before next month's closing date. The grants for businesses affected by the coronavirus restrictions are being administered by South Lakeland District Council in two strands:...

A leading legal firm says it has doubled its number of house sale transactions over the past year. As research released today predicted that this year’s housing market is on course to be the busiest since 2007, Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors...

An innovative technology developed in Cumbria which could slash the costs of water treatment worldwide has been shortlisted for two major awards.

A new Washington Homes development has been shortlisted for an industry award. Woodside Park, in Wigton, has been recognised for the standard of workmanship and overall management of the site by LABC Warranty in its Bricks Site Recognition Awards. being...

Law firm Napthens has launched a new foundation to support causes across the North West.

Tax rules which relate to the sale of second homes are catching people out and landing them with fines, a Cumbrian accountant has warned. Last year, HMRC updated its payment timescales relating to capital gains earned through the sale of...

A West Cumbrian site has been awarded development of the year 2020. Keekle Meadows, based in Keekle near Cleator Moor and built by Whitehaven-based High Grange Developments, has been awarded The Bricks Developer and The Bricks Development of The Year...

Cumbria's leading business organisation is calling on the Government to act quickly to help the hospitality industry which cannot recruit staff.

A family-owned business has revealed ambitious plans to make it a driving force in the region’s efforts to combat C02 emissions and recycle waste.