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Will Case. Picture: Farmers Guardian A determined Cumbrian farmer is set to tell his story as part of a series of webinars hosted by a leading Cumbrian accountancy firm. Will Case, of Ulverston, will be taking part in Armstrong Watson's...

Stephen Hargreaves, of Hargreaves Enterprises A leading Cumbrian hospitality firm has committed itself to inspiring the next generation of workers. Hargreaves Enterprises, which runs The Cranleigh Boutique, The Fizzy Tarté, BAHA, the Lake View Garden Bar & Bornoisy in the...

Businesses wanting to find out more about changes to trading with the European Union can take part in two online clinics. Organised by Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership, the next event on Wednesday, March 17 will focus on VAT and duties....

Liam Berney, owner of The Cottage in the Wood, who is quoted as a case study (pictured with his wife, Kath) A popular support programme that has helped more than 100 businesses across the county is to return to help...

Jo Lappin A Cumbrian business leader said despite the county's Freeport bid failing, there was still hope for a positive outcome. Jo Lappin, chief executive of the Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership, said there was a possibility a number of Cumbria’s...

Staff made redundant from an award-winning Lake District brewery due to the coronavirus pandemic have reunited to launch their own firm. Lakes Brew Co has been set up by Matt Clarke, Michelle Gay, Steve Ricketts and Paul Sheldon, who were...

Paul Dickson, managing partner and CEO of Armstrong Watson  A Cumbria-based accountancy firm has acquired a Hexham practice. Armstrong Watson, which is headquartered in Carlisle and has offices in Penrith, Cockermouth and Kendal, has acquired Hexham-based Patricia J Arnold & Co....

Just R founder and CEO Rachael Bagshaw A Carlisle-based business is expanding due to the success of its mission to address NHS staffing shortages. Set up in 2016 by Rachael Bagshaw, Just R has helped over 40 NHS trusts and...

Westmorland Homecare, Kendal A homecare company has spent more than £250,000 to refurbish and bring fully back to life one of Kendal’s oldest buildings. Westmorland Homecare has just opened its new central hub at 18 Highgate after a building project...

Lisa Smith, of Ginger Bakers. Picture: Getty Images A Cumbrian businesswoman has been selected to front a national campaign to highlight female entrepreneurs. Lisa Smith, who runs Ginger Bakers, near Kendal, was one of 15 women chosen as part of the...