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Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth, established nearly 200 years ago, has reopened, following its closure in 2022 by Carlsberg Marston’s. The site was acquired in February by Kurt and Rebecca Canfield, ...
From hair to hat making, an Ulverston milliner is proving to be a cut above the rest as her quirky creations stand out from the crowd. With the races and a new season of events underway, it may be the ...
A Cumbrian teenager who gave up his weekends and school holidays for work experience is forging a career path as a civil engineer.
Finance-savvy Brits have revealed their go-to money hacks - including having ‘no spend days’, opening bank accounts to take advantage of ...
A Cumbrian wine sommelier has been named among the UK’s best. Dan Bennett, front of house manager at Heft in High Newton, has earned his place on the Taylor’s Port UK Top 100 Sommelier List for the ...
A sommelier from Cumbria has been ranked in the top 10 of a prestigious national list. Valentin Mouillard, the group head sommelier for the Umbel Restaurant Group, which includes Simon Rogan’s ...
A Cumbrian farmer has diversified into selling sweet treats from the farm gate, drawing customers from all over the county.
An engineering recruitment and contracting company which has a base in Egremont has been named one of the UK’s best workplaces for wellbeing.
A Carlisle-based outdoor education business has secured a £20,000 grant. Bike, Hike and Paddle was founded by Dave and Kirsty Phillips and specialises in training and supervising Duke of Edinburgh ...
Carlisle-based Story Homes has submitted an outline planning application to Chorley Council for up to 350 homes on the former Camelot Theme Park site in Charnock Richard. The plans include a community ...
Kendal High Street has seen a boom of new businesses bringing a welcome boost to jobs and trade in the first half of the year.
The co-owner of the Cottage in the Wood has been named among the top 50 in the Taylor’s Port UK Top 100 Sommeliers list.