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James Cropper, Kendal A community-owned company has announced it will launch its third share offer to fund a further clean renewable energy installation. Burneside Community Energy Limited say they will use the funds to add an installation in Burneside. A...

Left to right: Paddy Billington, Ali Brown, Will Wilson and Phoebe Makey Staff at a financial planning firm have been going round and round in circles to raise money for Comic Relief. Four staff from Financial Management Bureau completed 315...

Businesses who can offer pitches for motorhomes and campervans are being urged to step forward. Copeland council is hoping to help manage an anticipated influx of motorhome holiday makers this summer. It would like suitable businesses to offer pitches for campervans,...

Jobless Copeland residents are being encouraged to consider self-employment as a career option. The Copeland Work and Skills Partnership has developed a workshop to help people explore the concept of self-employment, and the first session was hailed a success. Supported...

Youngsters will be able to get an insight into the world of work at a series of virtual events from Monday. Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership’s Careers Hub, Speakers for Schools and local employers are set to host the events at...

Charles Riddell and Henry Lloyd A leading Cumbrian family firm has acquired the well-established county business Border Group for an undisclosed sum. Lloyd Ltd has announced the acquisition and a new managing director for Border Group, which includes Border Barrier...

Josh Greer, managing director of Blueline Medical Service A young businessman who has set up a new company providing first aid cover is encouraging organisers of forthcoming events to get in touch. Josh Greer, 22, managing director of Milnthorpe-based Blueline...

Alneburgh Pharmacy and HS Dobie Chemists Two Maryport pharmacies have been sold to a new operator. HS Dobie Chemist, on Curzon Street, and Alneburgh Pharmacy, inside the town's health centre, have been sold to Healthcare Medical Limited for an undisclosed...

Ellis Watret and Holly Fears, of Stan Sherlock Associates Two apprentices at a Carlisle financial planners and mortgage advisers have achieved the top marks in their course. Holly Fears and Ellis Watret completed level 3 business administration apprenticeships with Carlisle...

Jo Lappin Cumbrian businesses that trade with Europe are being encouraged to take part in a survey designed to explore the impacts of the UK’s exit from the European Union. The survey has been organised by the Cumbria Local Enterprise...