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Original Factory Shop: Four Cumbrian stores at risk

FOUR Cumbrian stores risk closure as a national retailer falls into administration. The Original Factory Shop has fallen into administration, putting the future of the chain’s 137 stores and 1,180 ...
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Kendal car retailer celebrates early success of Volvo EX60

A Kendal car retailer is celebrating the early success for one of this year’s most anticipated EVs. The Volvo EX60, set to launch later this year, has won the Reader Award at the 2026 What Car? Awards ...
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Cumbria hosts Japanese nuclear decommissioning delegation

A Japanese government delegation has visited Cumbria as part of a fact-finding mission linked to the continued clean-up at Fukushima Daiichi.
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The Cumberland is first B Corp building society in the North

A Carlisle-headquartered building society has become the first in the North to secure B Corp certification. The Cumberland said it received the international accreditation in recognition of its ...
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Westmorland Family concerned by impact of proposed M6 closure

One of Tebay’s biggest businesses is concerned about the potential impact that a proposed four-year motorway junction closure will have on one ...
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British pub awards: Black Bull Sedbergh in top 100 UK list

The Black Bull in Sedbergh was ranked 57th in the 2026 Estrella Damm Top 100 UK Gastropubs Awards. The awards celebrate excellence across the British pub dining scene, with rankings decided by votes ...
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Cumbrian and Lancashire wind farms under new ownership

Two North West wind farms are now under new ownership. The Armistead Wind Farm in South Cumbria and Heysham South Wind Farm in North Lancashire, previously owned by OnPath Energy, have been acquired ...
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‘Must attend’ trade show supports key visitor events in 2026

The Lakes Hospitality Trade Show (25 and 26 February) is backing a standout line-up of high-profile visitor events across Cumbria with grant ...
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Business rates cut for pubs and music venues from April

Pubs and music venues will get 15 off their business rates bills from April as part of a major support package, the Treasury has announced.
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Carlisle commercial property consultants on the move

Carlisle-based Chartered Surveyors, Walton Goodland, have relocated offices, having moved in December, from the city centre to Wavell Drive on ...
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Engineering careers: Building Cumbria’s skills for the future

In Cumbria, engineering has always been more than just an industry. It is part of the region’s identity, supporting thousands of jobs, ...
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Cumbria Fire & Rescue bid farewell to Station Manager

CUMBRIA Fire & Rescue Service have bid farewell to a Station Manager, who has served for 30 years. On Friday, January 23, the force said farewell to Station Manager Paul Dean, who has retired from ...