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Suzanne Caldwell (left) and James Cleverly

Cumbrian business group 'aghast' at Tory immigration plans

Tom Patrick Kenny

Fit for Business: Tom Patrick Kenny

Josh Holmes Head of Digital LocalIQ Cumbria

How SMEs can make the most of Ai technology

Haymaking in Borrowdale

Grants on offer to support rural business growth in Cumbria

Much-loved Carlisle sports shop to close next year

Well-loved sporting goods shop announces closing date

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Roydon Marina Village

Cumbria leisure firm set to expand marina village

Forth was named the Best Community Involvement at this year’s in-Cumbria Awards

Engineering firm awarded for community involvement

James Slack will focus on West Cumbria

Ranks bolstered by new hires at estate agent

Jo Lappin speaking at the event

Business leaders unpack Autumn Statement impact on Cumbria

How to choose the right accountant for your family business

Sponsored How to choose the right accountant for your family business

The award is back home with all of the staff at the Brewery!

Local brewery win best overall business in England at national awards show

Scott Donaldson - Managing Director Harrison & Hetherington

H&H says farewell to Broughton-in-Furness Auction Centre

Professor Frank Peck

Despite economic uncertainty, Cumbrian businesses show signs of resilience

One of the tankers

Allan Stobart Fuels explores greener alternatives

One of the Nu-Tech exhibitions at the Sellafield site c.1997

Industrial events organiser marks milestone anniversary

The toolkit has been spearheaded by Abbie Curzon, a People and Culture colleague at The Cumberland

Cumberland Building Society launches Neurodiversity Toolkit

Beirut Bites opens up in Carlisle's Greenmarket

Familiar favourite opens in the city centre

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Donna Edwards and Paul McClaren

National roll out for digital scheme which has helped 200 Cumbrian businesses

Yann Bescombes from the Halston

Cumbrian businesses gearing up for busy festive season

Anna Aston and her son Archie

Appointments, promotions and achievements in Cumbrian business

Owner Kelly-Anne Kirkbride looks to put childrens' minds at ease in the barber chair

New family-friendly barbershop opens up in town

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The Centre for Leadership Performance winning the 'Inspiring People' Award at the BECBC 2023 awards evening

Cumbrian leadership group wins 'Inspiring People' award

Hannah Wright, founder of Skye House Offices

Long-established construction firm forms rural business hub

An artist's impression of the new campus

Plans for new campus in Barrow begin to take shape

Adam Shaw of Giacom

Future Proofing Your Business event dishes out technology advice

Cumbria Football Academy players with Armstrong Watson CEO Paul Dickson, Danny Grainger and Andy Millburn

Armstrong Watson teams up with football academy

Jason Roper at The Rum Story cafe

Café at Cumbrian attraction to launch pay it forward scheme

Location of the forthcoming new Thai restaurant, Namh Moon, in Carlisle city centre

Opening date for new Thai restaurant in Carlisle revealed

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HR consultant and record breaker, Julia Cater

Fit for Business: HR consultant Julia Cater

Parkdean Resorts has been recognised in the British Travel Awards

Travel award hat-trick for Parkdean Resorts

Four gastro pubs in Cumbria were some of the best in the UK this year

Four gastro pubs from Cumbria named in top 50 in UK

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Park Cliffe wins the Best Green Ethical Business award sponsored by Furness Building Society.
Left to right. Host Aaron Calvert with Anthony Kearney from sponsors Furness Building Society presenting the award to Susan, Derek, Abi and Jack Dickson from

in-Cumbria Business Awards: Green/Ethical Winner

Angela Anthonisz from the University of Cumbria teaching the Skills Bootcamp in Leadership and Management for the Visitor Economy in Ambleside

Bootcamps resolving skills shortages in Cumbria

Harry Jackson of Winter Tarn Dairy Butter with a packing machine

New butter product from Winter Tarn Dairy

Record sales prove canny buyers are still out there, says Auction House

Sponsored Record sales prove canny buyers are out there, says Auction House

Marketed by Lakes Estates, custom builds are already under way on phase one of the development

The Lake District's first ever 'custom build' housing recognised at awards

Yannis Papameletis and fiancé Maria scoop up national glory at England Business Awards

Emotional victory as takeaway crowned best in England

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The new Poundland store in Workington

Date and time announced for new major retail store to be opened in town centre

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Baguette Me Not in Barrow has made Babbel's shortlist

Cumbria businesses climb into UK's best shop puns shortlist

Brothers Chris and Rob Vincent, owners of the Crooklands hotel

Meet the 'inexperienced' brothers breathing new life into hotel

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Example of a Loungers style cafe/bar to come to Penrith

Opening date revealed for stylish cafe/bar

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Park Cliffe wins the Family Business of the Year Award award sponsored by Lamont Pridmore.
Left to right. Host Aaron Calvert, Chris Lamont presenting the award to Susan., Abi, Jack and Derek Dickson from Park Cliffe.

in-Cumbria Business Awards: Family Business of the Year Winner

Rick Bailey, Executive Chairman of Daniel Thwaites, and Samantha Scott, High Sheriff of Cumbria, at Langdale Chase

'Best view in the Lakes' - hotel officially reopens after refurbishment

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Rachel Cabble, Creative Director of Cable & Blake, runs the family business with husband Clive Barber, who assists with the strategic development and marketing

Kickstarter campaign to put Lake District wool on the map

Yarns used to create the tweeds

Tweed from Lake District flocks is weaving its way to the US

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Businesses have closed in their thousands last year

Thousands of businesses in Cumbria shut doors for good last year

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John Dunning CBE

In-Cumbria Business Awards 2023 - Lifetime Achievement Recipient

Fit for Business: Kate Bowyer

Chancellor’s Autumn Statement: Your Views

Mindreader Aaron Calvert hosted the awards

in-Cumbria Business Award 2023 - the winners revealed

DSD Construction has seen significant growth

Construction firm sees accelerated growth

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Apprentice of the Year, Charlotte Maxwell

In-Cumbria Business Awards winner - Apprentice of the Year

Large Business of the Year award winner, The Cumberland

In-Cumbria Business Awards winners - Large Business of the Year

The team at CCL Solutions with their award

Professional Services Business of the Year