A new vision for transforming the Port of Workington into a bustling hub for energy production, manufacturing and logistics industries has ...

A HARBOUR bridge that has been out of action since 2023 is finally due to be fixed, with hopes it will be back in use this summer.

Penrith project manager Josie Scrimgour, who plays rugby for Workington RUFC, has been named a finalist in the 'Rising Star' category of the ...

The 'Just One Pound' appeal, spearheaded by Ken Johnston and the Cumbria Baton of Hope committee, is urging businesses across Cumbria to ...

Workington's West Coast Thermal, whose services include asbestos removal and fire protection, is celebrating 25 years in business.

A Kendal-based sandwich business saw success at two award ceremonies on consecutive nights in London and then Liverpool. Lakes Sandwiches was praised at the capital's Sandwich & Food to Go Designer of ...

M4C Ltd, a business, leadership and sales consultancy based in Hexham, announced its appointment as one of the official providers delivering 1-2-1 business support as part of the Cumbria Accelerator ...

A Lake District spa resort has launched a solar energy project. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, located on Windermere, has installed 385 photovoltaic solar panels across five buildings. The panels are ...

A NATIONAL chain intends to turn a vacant site in the heart of Carlisle into a 104-bedroom hotel. Cumberland Council has announced that Whitbread PLC, the parent company of the Premier Inn hotel chain ...

Papaya Trading Ltd has been manufacturing and importing furniture for more than a decade from its rural base on the Cumbrian border ...

Cumbria family businesses have been recognised for their success at the North West Family Business Awards 2025.

Why is everyone so angry on LinkedIn? by Martin Norris of Realise HR Martin writes: 'Every time I log into social media, it’s there. Anger, passive or otherwise, bubbling away, charging my feed with ...