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Northern Lights
Hosted by Nigel Thompson · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Quality news and interviews from Cumbria’s business community.In each episode we hear from people in business across Cumbria to get a true taste of what’s happening.Get the Crack from Cumbria’s first choice for business news, Business Crack!Picture courtesy: J Wild
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What is Northern Lights about?
Quality news and interviews from Cumbria’s business community. In each episode we hear from people in business across Cumbria to get a true taste of what’s happening. Get the Crack from Cumbria’s first choice for business news, Business Crack! Picture courtesy: J Wild
Who hosts Northern Lights?
Northern Lights is hosted by Nigel Thompson. The show has published 23 episodes to date.
What has Northern Lights covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Building Britain’s Submarines: 125 Years of Innovation" (13 August 2026, 22 minutes), "Cumbria on show at UKREiiF" (21 May 2026, 18 minutes), and "In conversation: Henri Murison, Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership" (31 March 2026, 24 minutes).
How often does Northern Lights publish?
Northern Lights publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 23 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Northern Lights?
Booking probability for Northern Lights is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Northern Lights requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Northern Lights's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Northern Lights?
The strongest fits for Northern Lights are Business & Management Consulting and Photography, Polling & Other Services. Northern Lights has a business audience.
About the host
Nigel Thompson hosts Northern Lights, a business podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Northern Lights
Cumbria on show at UKREiiF
May 21, 202618 minS0<p>A three-day speed dating session for investors anddevelopers is one way an annual event which brings councils and collaboratorstogether.</p><p>16,000 delegates and 1,750 investors attended UKREiiF – the RealEstate...
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In conversation: Henri Murison, Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership
Mar 31, 202624 minS1<p>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.</p><p>The business-led think tank for the north of England has...
Episode #12
Windermere Lake Cruises
Mar 10, 202622 minS1<p>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.</p><p>With Easter falling early this year and seasonal staff now in place Windermere Lake...
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The Lakes Hospitality Trade Show
Feb 25, 202619 minS1<p>From rising costs and recruitment issues to changing guest expectations and business uncertainty, Cumbria’s hospitality sector certainly has a lot on its plate.</p><p>For two days a year there is an opportunity for...
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In conversation: The National Trust in Cumbria
Feb 2, 202633 minS0<p>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.</p><p>The National Trust is the biggest conservation charity...
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Reaction to the Tour de France coming to Cumbria
Jan 16, 202611 minS0<p>No it wasn’t a dream, Cumbria really is set to host theworld’s biggest cycle race!</p><p>The Tour de France comes to the county in 2027.</p><p>Not only is it set to be a major attraction but footagewill be beamed all...
- Jan 4, 202623 minS1
<p>“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.</p><p>Simon Case is the chair of the...
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In conversation: Rob Keeping, MD of Bells of Lazonby
Dec 12, 202518 minS0<p>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.</p><p>Maybe the occasional whiff of fresh baking may...
- Dec 5, 202528 minS0
<p>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.</p><p>It’s also the home to a small and declining number of...
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Budget 2025 - a view from Cumbria
Nov 27, 202531 minS0<p>So what reaction is there to the 2025 Budget in Cumbria?</p><p>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...
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Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster Awards 2025
Nov 21, 202531 minS0<p>The BECBC annual awards are a chance for companies, individuals and charities to get together and celebrate success in West Cumbria.</p><p>Held at Energus on 20th November, a dozen awards were made in highly...
Episode #8
In conversation: Rory Stewart
Oct 30, 202527 minS1<p>Between 2009 and 2019 Rory Stewart’s regular column for the Cumberland and Westmorland Herald was as varied as it was informative.</p><p>From Eden to the Middle East, Roman history to super fast broadband (or lack...
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In conversation: Gavin Capstick, Chief Executive, Lake District National Park Authority
Sep 26, 202535 minS0<p>The Lake District National Park is the biggest in England. </p><p>Home to the country's highest mountain and deepest lake, it's also not without its challenges.</p><p>This summer has seen a spate of anti-social...
- Aug 28, 202520 minS0
<p>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.</p><p>The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine...
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In conversation: Mark Holroyd, Cumbria Tourism chair
Aug 21, 202528 minS0<p> Tourism is a major part of Cumbria's economy supporting almost 75,000 jobs and worth £4.6 billion.</p><p>And yet there are challenges.</p><p>Cumbria Tourism, the organisation which represents over 4,500 tourism...
- Aug 13, 202517 minS1
<p>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.</p><p>Not only is the book...
Episode #4
Northern Lights Ep 5 Lou Kneath
Jul 28, 202531 minS1<p>Is it possible to thrive in the world of animation when you're base is in Cumbria?</p><p>For Lou Kneath, the co-founder and animator of Carlisle-based Plus 3K , the answer is a resounding 'yes.'</p><p>The former...
- Jun 20, 202532 minS0
<p>As the weather finally heats up welcome to June's Northern Lights podcast!</p><p>Once again we've travelled across Cumbria to bring you stories directly from some of the county's business community.</p><p>In this...
Jun 12, 202525 minS1<p>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.</p><p>From new...
Recent guests
Recent guests on Northern Lights. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
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Henri Murison
Chief Executive at The Northern Powerhouse Partnership, The Northern Powerhouse Partnership
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Lord Simon Case
former Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service
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Ben Harrison
Co-Founder and President, Financial Services, UW Medicine | Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the University of Washington
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Adam Pearson
Disability Rights Campaigner, Actor & Presenter, Face Equality International
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