An established bookshop in Ambleside is celebrating its 70th birthday. Fred's Bookshop was originally opened by Fred Holdsworth in the mid-1950s at Central Buildings, selling a mix of books and ...

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The Lakeland Climbing Centre, based in Kendal, was listed as one of the fastest growing private companies in the northwest.

When going overseas no one thinks twice about not having a car on holiday and now businesses in Cumbria are urging visitors ...

A zoo in Cumbria has welcomed a ‘critically underrepresented’ species to its brand-new enclosure, with more exciting residents still to ...

Past winners have included Grace Dent, who grew up in Carlisle, Cumbria, Rory Stewart, James Rebanks and Sarah Hall. This year's shortlist boasts names such as novelist David Nicholls, alongside ...

Momentum is building for the annual Ambleside Sports spectacular, with the event set to play host to the most prestigious ...

Lake District lettings company Laik has teamed up with the Lake District Foundation to generate funding for projects that protect and restore the national park. Laik was founded in 2023 by South Lakes ...

A not-for-profit lender based in Penrith has reached a major funding milestone in its 20th year. Enterprise Answers, which serves Cumbria, Lancashire, and Yorkshire, has surpassed £20 million in loans ...