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The King’s Arms Crowned Best Pub in Cumbria at National Pub & Bar Awards 2026
The King’s Arms Crowned Best Pub in Cumbria at National Pub & Bar Awards 2026 The King’s Arms, Hawkshead, has been named the best pub in Cumbria at the prestigious National Pub & Bar Awards 2026, cementing its reputation as one of the Lake District’s leading hospitality destinations. The award recognises excellence in service, atmosphere, […]
Double triumph for Cumbria at International Garden Photography Awards!
CUMBRIA CAPTURES THE SPOTLIGHT Double triumph for Cumbria at International Garden Photography Awards. by Danni Murphy There was double delight for Cumbria at this year’s International Garden Photographer of the Year awards, held at the world famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London. Local photographers Mark Hetherington and Matthew Turner proudly flew the flag for […]
Carlisle Cathedral is now home to the Nation’s favourite stained glass window!
SHINING A LIGHT ON CARLISLE Carlisle Cathedral is now home to the Nation’s favourite stained glass window. by Danni Murphy Carlisle Cathedral has won the hearts of the nation – its magnificent East Window has been named the Nation’s Favourite Stained Glass Window in the recent Divine Light campaign, a social media competition run by […]
Carlisle Cathedral’s East Window named as “Nation’s Favourite”
Carlisle Cathedral’s East Window named as “Nation’s Favourite” Carlisle Cathedral’s East Window has been named the Nation’s Favourite Stained Glass Window, in the Divine Light social media campaign and competition organised by the Association of English Cathedrals (AEC). The campaign ran from the beginning of Advent into the New Year and featured a stained-glass window […]
…and the 2025 ‘Gastro Pub of the Year’ is… THE OLD BANK, CARLISLE!
The Old Bank, Carlisle, Awarded Gastro Pub of the Year! The Old Bank, in Carlisle, has been awarded the prestigious title of Gastro Pub of the Year for Cumbria at the SME News Northern Enterprise Awards! Owner Matt Rayson is cock-a-hoop, and rightly so. Matt said, “We are beyond proud to announce that we’ve been […]
Inaugural “Ronald Wilson Award for Music” presented at Carlisle Cathedral
Inaugural “Ronald Wilson Award for Music” presented at Carlisle Cathedral The inaugural presentation of The Ronald Wilson Award for Music took place on Sunday 11 January 2026 at Carlisle Cathedral during Choral Eucharist. This new annual accolade celebrates the qualities that underpin the life and leadership of a young chorister at Carlisle Cathedral. Developed collaboratively […]
Transforming West Cumbria wins Social Value Initiative of the Year category at iED Annual Awards 2025
Transforming West Cumbria wins Social Value Initiative of the Year category at iED Annual Awards 2025 Transforming West Cumbria, led by Sellafield Ltd and Cumbria Community Foundation, has been honoured as Social Value Initiative of the Year at the prestigious Institute of Economic Development (iED) Annual Awards 2025. The awards, which were hosted at The […]
The Queens at Warwick-on-Eden are crowned with first AA Rosette.
EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSES The Queens at Warwick-on-Eden are crowned with first AA Rosette. by Danielle Murphy The Queens at Warwick-on-Eden is raising a well-earned glass after scooping its very first AA Rosette for culinary excellence, plus a shiny four-star rating for its cosy accommodation. After only two years in the Queens, managers Tim and […]
EVERY SECOND COUNTS: Spotlight on The Beep Doctors!
EVERY SECOND COUNTS: Spotlight on The Beep Doctors! Cumbria’s life-saving volunteer doctors you’ve probably never heard of… when a medical emergency strikes, every second matters. by Jo Blackburn It’s 2am on a freezing Cumbrian road. A car has skidded on black ice, leaving its driver critically injured. Before the patient even reaches hospital, a Beep […]
Cumbrian band wins Kendal Calling best new act award
Cumbrian band wins Kendal Calling best new act award A Cumbrian band has won the inaugural Calling Out award for best emerging performer at this year’s Kendal Calling Festival. Exploding Head – who performed on the Calling Out stage to a busy and enthusiastic crowd on Sunday 3rd August – received the accolade following deliberation […]
