As an accountant you've got to be good at communication but you've also got to have a good understanding of business. Every business is different, so you have to be really adaptable in what you do.

Furness Building Society has pledged £10,000 for a summer packed with community events in Barrow. The money will be given to assist with various local projects this summer, including mini-festivals, ...

A Ford dealership in Carlisle is set to host a test drive event to raise money for a hospice. TrustFord Carlisle is inviting people to Carlisle United Stadium this Saturday (May 10), to take part in ...

Around 300,000 visitors each year come to the nurseries in Melkinthorpe, to visit their restaurant - La Casa Verde - and the Red Barn Gallery, but above all to admire the vast variety of plants, all ...

A butchery apprentice has completed his course and looks set to move up the career ladder. Rhys Farrar finished his butchery apprenticeship at Cranstons in Brampton, which means he will soon be taking ...

Why Great Customer Service in the City Makes Carlisle Shine! by Ben Heslop, BIPC Programme Manager based in Carlisle Library ...

Three Cumbrian businesses have been announced as recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise. This year, 197 businesses from a variety of sectors were recognised by His Majesty The King, with 24 ...

Robin Anderson, current Head of Farmstock Operations for Harrison & Hetherington, is taking on the role of Managing Director and Scott Donaldson will move into the newly created role of Group Director ...

Frank has used holistic farming practices, with a focus on encouraging wildlife and biodiversity, for many years, but is now in the process of becoming certified organic as well. He says this will ...

The historic Belsfield Hotel in Bowness, a Grade II listed building, has been acquired by Cumbrian entrepreneur Richard Berry—owner of Lakes ...

West Coast Thermal which is a well established supplier to the nuclear industry is marking 25 years’ of growth this month ...

A Carlisle firm has opened a new distribution centre in Longtown. K&S McKenzie, a family-owned business, has expanded to its third location. The company, which first opened in 1968, has been based on ...