Heavyweights in the nuclear industry have demanded a major programme of new power stations if the ambition to cut all CO2 emissions by 2050 is to be realised. Speaking at the Nuclear Industry Association’s (NIA) annual conference in London on Thursday
WORK on a stalled multi-million-pound project on the edge of Ulverston is set to begin in the new year. Building works are set to restart on the £4.6m Blue Light Hub following months of delays. The development, when complete, will provide emergency
Rail bosses have confirmed their ageing, unpopular Pacer trains will remain in service for another six months - missing a January deadline to remove them. It comes after Northern revealed the first three of its outdated fleet have been sent for
Lakeland author Beatrix Potter would have objected to the siting of a large modern ‘shed’ at her Hill Top home, say objectors. They hit out at a National Trust plans to keep the temporary building permanently in place at the Near Sawrey site made
A SENIOR Tory figure has promised businesses in Carlisle would be safe from the risks of a no-deal Brexit under a Conservative majority. James Cleverly, chairman of the Conservative Party since Boris Johnson became prime minister this summer, made
The Cumbria born chief executive of drug giant GSK will rub shoulders with business magnate Bill Gates in a new big-hitting role with digital behemoth Microsoft Corp. Emma Walmsley, who was born and grew up in Barrow, has been appointed a non-executive
Clintons stores across Cumbria and their staff have been thrown a lifeline after the chain was sold back to its existing owners as part of a rescue deal. The high street greetings card and gifts retailer was placed into administration late on Wednesday
A Lake District hotel has won a national award for its health club and spa. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, near Windermere, topped the bill in the Best Hotel and Spa category at the National Fitness Awards ceremony held at Athena in Leicester.
Carlisle City Council has confirmed it is finally pressing ahead with the delayed multi-million retail warehouse off the M6. The creation of the ‘Gateway 44’ development is expected to generate a much-needed cash boost for the authority, creating
A SOUTH Cumbrian bakery is the latest participant in the Be The Business Northwest Family Business Advisory Boards programme. The programme is designed to help family businesses look objectively at ways they can improve productivity while working
A luxury hotel is celebrating picking up another accolade. Windermere’s Cedar Manor has been given the AA Gold award and five stars for its guest accommodation, along with a breakfast award. The 10 room hotel is run by Caroline and Jonathan
Copeland Council has launched a consultation into next year’s budget – and wants to hear the public’s views. The council must save £1.3 million in 2020/21 and is prioritising the delivery of its statutory commitments while increasingly using income
THE former Thomas Cook store in Ulverston has officially re-opened to the public as Hays Travel. The store, which is based on Market Street, was shut for more than a month before relaunching as the indepedent travel agents. The family-owned
The former deputy manager of a Lake District outdoor clothing shop splurged almost £2,000 of the company’s money on a weekend spending spree in Manchester. South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court heard how Samuel Russell, of no fixed address, had been
Four years ago today Cumbria was hit by its worst ever floods – leaving more than 5,000 homes flooded. Between December 4 and 6 Storm Desmond brought unprecedented rainfall to the county leaving homes businesses, footpaths and roads flooded.
