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A submarine under construction in Barrow

BAE announces plan to recruit nearly 1,000 apprentices in Barrow jobs bonanza

What is the best takeaway in Furness?

READERS' CHOICE: The best takeaways in Furness

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The Wateredge Inn in Ambleside over the weekend

Lake District hotels work together to help people stuck in snow

Svitlana escaped Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, with her son Vov, who was then seven

What makes Cumbria one of the kindest counties?

Hannah Wright, founder of Skye House Offices

Long-established construction firm forms rural business hub

Evri and Post Office are partnering up

Cumbrian post offices now accepting Evri collections, see which ones are included

The Clarence Pub

Pub celebrates as the 'only one in town' in The Good Beer Guide 2024

Paul Burgalières appointed Executive Chef at Simon Rogan’s L'Enclume

Paul Burgalières announced as new Executive Chef at award-winning Cumbrian restaurant

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You can now nominate a charity for Benefact Group's 12-day Christmas giveaway

Nominate charity for 12-day Christmas giveaway

The Santa Parade will feature samba reggae carnival drumming band Batala Lancaster

The historic Cumbrian village which has come alive with four-day Christmas fair

Parkdean Resorts has been recognised in the British Travel Awards

Travel award hat-trick for Parkdean Resorts

Staff at Hot Potato were said to have 'inadequate' knowledge about food hygiene

'Your current standards are unacceptable' - report reveals problems for takeaway

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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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Spread some festive cheer across Barrow with this shop's Christmas tree

Barrow shop uses new Christmas tree to spread festive cheer

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

Do you have a favourite Christmas shop window in Ambleside

Businesses in Ambleside competing to have the best Christmas window of the year

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

The Prince of Wales is now free of its scaffolding cocoon

Iconic pub takes first steps towards reopening

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Lindsay and her dogs Bella and Ozzy

Barrow woman unites local businesses for festive pet calendar

Simon Huitson, 43, is set to open Build A Bathroom next year

Bespoke bathroom showroom to be opened by Barrow fitter with 20 years' experience

Lorraine and Paul at an ACS (Association of Convenience Stores) meeting in London

Husband and wife who run Cumbrian Bargain Booze surprised with 'most improved' award

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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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Wilko entered administration in August leaving all 400 stores and 12,500 employees at risk.

Former Wilko boss apologises for more than 12k job losses after retailer went bust

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Samantha Down, a Client Relationship Manager for 32West, and Dianne Richardson, the Chief Executive of BECBC

BECBC appoints firm for three-year PR contract

Shops that left Barrow in 2022.

Hundreds of businesses shut their doors in Barrow last year

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Three Wilko stores are set to open in December 2023, along with two former sites being re-opened as Poundlands.

The full list of former Wilko stores that have re-opened as Poundlands in 2023

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Kade Kendall and Siobhan Rooke with a blank Play cheque

Barrow entrepreneurs launch new competition where you can win cash and top prizes

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Dodona in Barrow.

Restaurant willing to take down sign after trademark infringement threat

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The Eats Group has been awarded the north west entrepreneur of the year 2023.

Barrow business awarded North West retail entrepreneur of the year

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Hot Potato in Barrow was given a one star rating

Barrow takeaway requires 'major improvement' after receiving one star hygiene rating

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Gilpin Hotel was named the third best boutique hotel in the UK.

Lake District hotels named in UK’s Top 50 Boutique Hotels

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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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Branch Manger at Skipton Building Society in Kendal, Lynette Hilton-Gamett presents the cheque to Carer Support South Lakes Event, Campaigns and fundraising Manager, Marian Graveson

Unpaid carers in Cumbria set to benefit from donation

Paulina Melling outside the new shop

'If I could, I would own a zoo' - Animal lover to open new pet shop in seaside town

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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

Mindreader Aaron Calvert hosted the awards

in-Cumbria Business Award 2023 - the winners revealed

The campaign focuses on the correct way to dispose of period products

United Utilities partners with Bodyform on new disposal campaign

Kate Parsley, Joanne Saggers, Zara Young and Pauline Robinson at the awards in Birmingham

"Just a café in a little village in Cumbria!" - coffee shop named as best in England

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The Yan has revealed how its Christmas puddings are made

Chef's secret to perfect Christmas pudding revealed

Tom and Patty Piatak, and four family members, are now in charge at Brunton Park

DEAL DONE: Piataks complete Carlisle United takeover

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The team from the Albion with their award

Cumbrian pub has the best pint in the country

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Katie Woods with the award

Lake District beauty salon named best in the county

The team of Scissor Sisters of Grange at Aloft Birmingham Eastside.

Hair salon 'proud' to reach the finals at England Business Awards

Beth Greaves, Peter Nickson, and Louise Fullard

Alcedo Care Group expands team to meet booming home care demands

Rebecca Birkbeck, Director of Community and Member Participation at Co-op

Lake District community groups celebrate Co-op funding boost

The team from For Any Occasion at the awards ceremony on Friday

Balloon company blows the competition away at national awards

The museum is hoping to top previous years

Vintage vehicle owners invited for biggest Boxing Day yet

All 2023 BECBC Awards winners and those who were Highly Commended

BECBC Business Awards honours exceptional efforts

Everything you need to know about compliant diesel cars in 2023

Sponsored Everything you need to know about compliant diesel cars in 2023

King's Guide to the Sands, Michael Wilson

Cumbria's historic 'tractor men' - and the most 'dangerous highway in the UK'

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