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  • Campsite hopes to benefit from staycations

    A CARAVAN park currently preparing to reopen after the coronavirus shutdown is hoping to capitalise on an expected boom in staycations. Mike and Josie Brown took over Green Acres Caravan Park, at Houghton near Carlisle at the start of 2019, becoming

  • Shops take steps to keep customers and staff safe

    The buzz is starting to return to town centres as more businesses prepare to reopen. Following news that social distancing is to reduce to one metre plus from July 4, more traders and customers in the area are getting excited at the opportunity

  • Pub-goers to be hit with showers this weekend

    Pub-goers across England will be hit with showers tomorrow as parts of the hospitality sector are set to reopen. Strong winds and rain will move in from the west during the morning, becoming heavy as the day goes on. It will come as pubs, bars

  • New business forum to help hotels and caterers

    A new and unique accommodation business forum has been set up to help a community of Cumbrian businesses get ready and back on track as the covid-19 lockdown rules are relaxed this Saturday. Around 30 businesses including caterers, hoteliers and

  • Businesses planning for big weekend reopening

    Restaurants, cafes, hotels, pubs and a number of other establishments across the county are gearing up for their big reopening this Saturday as the government’s easing of social distancing rules have been relaxed. A number of Cumbrian business individuals

  • Pubs old and new are set to open their doors

    A COCKERMOUTH pub has turned back the clock - reverting to its old name and a traditional interior. The Huntsman has also been painted green, meaning no one will fail to miss Main Street’s latest new business. The pub will open its doors on Saturday

  • Gym plans to expand in new, larger home

    A WORKINGTON gym hopes to buck the trend of businesses struggling through the coronavirus pandemic by expanding in a new home post-lockdown. While many companies are predicted to continue struggling even after the threat of coronavirus subsides,

  • The Hive creates double treat for re-opening

    A RELAUNCHED Cumbrian visitor attraction will have a double treat for its first visitors when it re-opens this weekend. The team at The Hive at Nenthead, formerly the village’s arts and visitor centre, have spent the lockdown re-branding and are

  • Hopes Auction Company delighted with profit increase

    A once-troubled auction company said it is "delighted" to have reported an after-tax profit. This week Hopes Auction Company, Wigton, released its annual accounts to shareholders for the year ending March 31. The board of directors reported that