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A new High Court ruling could be a positive step forward for some tourism businesses who were denied business interruption insurance at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Cumbria Tourism – the county’s official Destination Management Organisation (DMO).

Leaders of small family businesses across the North West are invited to enrol in a new support programme to help them evolve and future-proof their organisations through the use of new technologies.

Booths, the family owned food retailer has developed a blend of tea celebrate 10 years of supporting The Prince’s Countryside Fund.  Booths will donate 10% of the purchase prices of their signature blend of Royal Assam Tea to the Fund.

On Tuesday Penrith & District Farmers’ Mart LLP held their Annual Sale of 547 Suffolk, Texel, Beltex, Charollais and Continental Breeding Rams. What a fantastic show of tups from start to finish, the very high standard of stock

For many country estates, rural pursuits provide very important income streams, here H&H Land & Estates discusses the guidelines for these activities taking place this season as a result of COVID-19.

United Utilities has launched a range of free online courses to help potential apprentices prepare for interviews and job applications. The North West water firm has worked with The Launch Group to create the learning modules and guides to help...

A BREWERY is toasting victory after one of the largest pub chains in the country agreed to serve its ale on tap. Stringers in Ulverston hit the ground running after lockdown was eased and seized the opportunity to secure a...

Cumbria’s Business and Economic Response and Recovery Group (BERRG) is encouraging businesses to consider whether Government-backed business finance could benefit their business, before these schemes close.

A HIGHLY experienced legal expert who has been working at the heart of the Cumbria business community for 16 years has landed a top job with a leading law firm. Sam Lyon, 39, has joined Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors as Head...

A new glamping site on the outskirts of Cockermouth is opening its long-awaited gates. The Stamper family who run the popular Wellington Farm Café & Tearooms on their farm are due to welcome their first guests into the luxury pods...