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New owners pledge '£5m investment' for Carlisle Lake District Airport CARLISLE'S Lake District Airport has officially changed ownership, it has been announced. Water companies risk 'damage' as customer confidence drains away TH trust people have in water companies nationwide ‘risks being irreversibly damaged’, according to an government body. HSBC fined more than £6m over treatment of customers HSBC put around 1.5 million people at risk of greater financial harm, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Sail into summer in style on a buffet cruise With summer just around the corner thoughts are turning to those long sunlit evenings when the Lake District is truly magical. Herdy announces the opening of fifth shop in the Lake District HERDY has announced the opening of a new shop in the heart of the Lake District. Inside the new vegan café in the Lake District A BOTANICAL-themed cafe has opened in the Lake District offering visitors a full plant-based menu. Rail operator launches new first class service A new first class service has been launched for one of Cumbria’s rail operators. Cumbria business wins King's Award after £1/4billion in sales AN e-commerce business based in Ulverston has won the 'international trade' category for the The King's Award for Enterprise after £1.4 billion in sales went through the platform in 2023. in-Cumbria celebrate 50 years of Cumbria Tourism with 'fantastic' networking event A CELEBRATION of Cumbrian tourism was hosted in Carlisle to mark the 50th anniversary of an organisation which 'flies the flag' for the county. Cumbria's economy has a skills shortage - but work experience schemes could help Cumbria, like many counties, is facing acute skills shortages across many parts of the economy. Kendal Town hit out at being moved into different league Kendal Town are fighting to avoid being moved into the Northern League – where they would join two fellow Cumbrian clubs. Lake District cafe marks successful first year of business The Mission Cafe was established in 2023 by the Lakes Christian Centre in the hope of supporting the local economy through the power of good food. Owners of boutique hotel ‘overjoyed’ to win prestigious TripAdvisor award A BOUTIQUE Hotel in Grange-over-Sands are ‘overjoyed’ to be recognised with an award which places them amongst the world’s best. Lake District guest house of Grand Designs fame to close next month Dome House earned national attention after appearing on Grand Designs, but the owners announced earlier this week that its doors would be closing. Farmers respond to 'Farm to Fork' summit FARM chiefs welcomed the new package of measures unveiled by the Prime Minister at the second annual Farm to Fork summit held on Tuesday at Number 10. Job boom at holiday parks as Lake District sees £100k investment After investing almost £100,000 in its four Lake District sites, the UK's largest holiday park operator, Parkdean Resorts, is on a recruiting spree in the region. Low Wood Bay Resort celebrates 40 years of Watersports Centre Celebrating its 40th summer season, the Watersports Centre at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa is marking its ruby anniversary. Grant unlocks egg-cellent investment for Penrith company A MAJOR Penrith based egg producer says hen welfare and egg laying productivity are benefitting from an innovation grant of £50,000 from Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP). Lockerbie Creamery to see £34 million injection DAIRY giant Arla has announced it will be injecting cash into four of its site across the UK, including its Lockerbie Creamery. Business at the heart of the Lake District stands up for the environment Business at the heart of the Lake District stands up for the environment Read more

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