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Woolpack Inn An iconic Cumbrian inn can now offer its guests and diners excellent digital connections, thanks to work undertaken during lockdown. The Woolpack Inn, at the foot of Hardknott Pass at the head of the Eskdale Valley, has had...

Westmorland Care team A South Lakes care company has been shortlisted for a regional award. Westmorland Homecare, based in Kendal,  is in the running for the best care team in the North West title in the Great British Care Awards....

Nina Matsunaga head chef at the Black Bull Sedbergh. Picture: Phil Rigby Photography The head chef at The Black Bull in Sedbergh has been included in a prestigious list of the most influential women in hospitality for 2021, Nina Matsunaga...

Peter Stafford A leading legal firm has recognised the achievements of its team by promoting several members of staff to key positions. Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors has made the appointments as part of its expansion plans which have continued throughout the...

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Managing Director Suzanne Caldwell Employers are urged to make use of the resources available to them to help with changing their business. The most recent figures show that nearly one in three businesses have looked to...

Cumbria's property market is booming, a leading county solicitors says. Bendles Solicitors, which has offices across the county, said an easing of lockdown restrictions, traditional spring activity and pent-up demand has resulted in the welcome boost. It has reported a...

Kendal law firm Harrison Drury has announced five promotions, including two new partners. Solicitors Nicola Beneduce and James Robbins have been promoted to partner, with Jack Stephenson promoted to the role of senior associate. Jenna Atkinson, a solicitor in Harrison...

Nicky Gordon, Genesis Homes Genesis Homes has taken over a Cumbrian housebuilder as it eyes expansion. The Penrith-based firm has acquired Russell Armer Homes, headquartered in Kendal, and was advised by Baines Wilson's corporate and commercial property. The acquisition furthers...

HRH Prince Charles visits the Hawkshead Relish Company. 8.4.2019 A Cumbrian firm has been shortlisted as a finalist in a national business awards. Hawkshead Relish has been shortlisted as finalists in the national Town & County Business Champions Awards 2021....

Pictured at Port of Heysham with the awards won by CBC are (from left): Steve Honeybone, Peel Ports’ Projects Manager, and Anthony Butts, CBC Construction Director A Cumbria-based civil engineering and building company is celebrating after winning a prestigious industry...