A West Cumbrian company is marking its 25th anniversary this year. West Coast Thermal, based in Workington, was founded in 2000 by Neil Murray, Barry Graham, and John Boughey. The trio met while ...

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

KAREN Stalker is someone who knows what it is like to deal with tough times. Over the last 15 years, Stalkers Transport Services, which she runs alongside brother David, has weathered bereavement and ...

A farm shop has opened in Kendal town centre offering local and luxury produce from artisan makers. Spinning Jennies farm shop opened its doors on April 24, part of a larger development on the site of ...

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 ...

David says there are opportunities for local businesses to maximise their interaction with supply chains both locally and abroad, including pooling their skills with other companies to make combined ...

The Pencil Factory was redeveloped around its original steel frame and retains the original ‘Home of Cumberland Pencils’ sign above the entrance, which was completely restored and remounted. The ...

British Garden Centres (BGC) has 73 branches across the country and Hayes is the latest acquisition for the chain.

A housebuilding project in the Lake District has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and biodiversity.

A redevelopment by a car dealership group has created up to 20 new jobs. Over the past six months, Lloyd Motor Group has merged Kia and Volvo at their site in Levens, adding new jobs throughout South ...

Thousands of self-employed people in Cumbria are being urged to prepare for a major change in how they report income tax.

The skills bootcamp will run for six-weeks from Monday, May 12, and will be delivered by experienced vocational tutors at PHX Training’s ...