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Nigel Thompson hosts Northern Lights, a business show with 22 episodes published.
A three-day speed dating session for investors anddevelopers is one way an annual event which brings councils and collaboratorstogether. 16,000 delegates and 1,750 investors attended UKREiiF – the RealEstate investment a
A lot has happened in the decade since the Northern Powerhouse Partnership was formed and this year Cumbria is very much in the organisation’s sights. The business-led think tank for the north of England has commissioned
It’s all hands on deck as the county’s most popular paid for attraction gears up what is hoped to be a strong main season. With Easter falling early this year and seasonal staff now in place Windermere Lake Cruises is pr
From rising costs and recruitment issues to changing guest expectations and business uncertainty, Cumbria’s hospitality sector certainly has a lot on its plate. For two days a year there is an opportunity for people from
The geese are making their presence felt on the shores of Derwentwater as watery sunshine and the odd crisp clump of snowdrops hint at warmer days to come. The National Trust is the biggest conservation charity in Europe
No it wasn’t a dream, Cumbria really is set to host theworld’s biggest cycle race! The Tour de France comes to the county in 2027. Not only is it set to be a major attraction but footagewill be beamed all over the world.
“The time for talking is definitely over and 2026 is definitely the first year of delivery,” according to the man behind the unique three-way partnership that forms Team Barrow. Simon Case is the chair of the organisatio
Passengers idly glancing from their train window as they pass Lazonby may wonder what goes on in the warehouses that run parallel to the Settle Carlisle line. Maybe the occasional whiff of fresh baking may offer some clu
The Lake District; 912 square miles, home to England’s deepest lake and highest mountain and on the ‘must-see’ list of millions of tourists every year. It’s also the home to a small and declining number of people who liv
So what reaction is there to the 2025 Budget in Cumbria? We've been asking a variety of people from sectors all over Cumbria for their views on the Budget and how they see it making a difference - good or bad - to all of
The BECBC annual awards are a chance for companies, individuals and charities to get together and celebrate success in West Cumbria. Held at Energus on 20th November, a dozen awards were made in highly competitive catego
Between 2009 and 2019 Rory Stewart’s regular column for the Cumberland and Westmorland Herald was as varied as it was informative. From Eden to the Middle East, Roman history to super fast broadband (or lack of), his div
The Lake District National Park is the biggest in England. Home to the country's highest mountain and deepest lake, it's also not without its challenges. This summer has seen a spate of anti-social behaviour in beauty sp
The first of a new breed of doctors who could make a major difference to the lives of people across Cumbria have begun their studies at the country’s newest medical school. The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) is
Tourism is a major part of Cumbria's economy supporting almost 75,000 jobs and worth £4.6 billion. And yet there are challenges. Cumbria Tourism, the organisation which represents over 4,500 tourism businesses, says visi
The children’s book ‘Little Coffee Cup and the Big Surprise’ is the debut story from Cumbrian author and sustainability advocate Hayley Slack and follows the tale of Little Coffee Cup. Not only is the book written to spa
Is it possible to thrive in the world of animation when you're base is in Cumbria? For Lou Kneath, the co-founder and animator of Carlisle-based Plus 3K , the answer is a resounding 'yes.' The former University of Cumbri
As the weather finally heats up welcome to June's Northern Lights podcast! Once again we've travelled across Cumbria to bring you stories directly from some of the county's business community. In this edition we've visit
In a special edition of Northern Lights, Business Crack's Nigel Thompson is joined by a host of experts from all corners of Cumbria to assess what the government's Spending Review means for Cumbria. From new nuclear powe
In this edition we're joined by Suzanne Caldwell, the Managing Director of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce. Hear her take on Trumps tariffs, why collaboration is key in an area like Cumbria and how the chamber is working to
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