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A Familiar Name with a New Address: Frank Josef Photography has moved!
A FAMILIAR NAME WITH A NEW ADDRESS Frank Josef Photography has moved to St John’s Street, bringing its much-loved Lake District landscapes to a fresh Keswick gallery space. by Danni Murphy After nearly ten years of trading on Lake Road, Frank Josef Photography has proudly relocated to 24b St John’s Street, Keswick, just down from […]
Carlisle Celebrates the Transformation of Market Square and Greenmarket
Carlisle Celebrates the Transformation of Market Square and Greenmarket Carlisle city centre is set to come alive on Saturday 18 October, as Cumberland Council marks the official reopening of Market Square and Greenmarket following a major regeneration project funded by the Government’s Future High Streets Fund. The £5.5 million transformation covers over 5,000 square metres, creating a vibrant, […]
£3m secured for regeneration in Egremont
£3m secured for regeneration in Egremont A MULTI-MILLION pound funding package has been secured for Egremont – and plans for how it could be spent go on display soon. The Egremont Town Team and Cumberland Council have been allocated £3 million from the government’s Borderlands scheme, aimed at regenerating towns in Cumbria, Dumfries and Galloway, […]
THIS WEEKEND – Taste Cumbria comes back to where it all began!
Taste Cumbria comes back to where it all began Taste Cumbria is back in Cockermouth this weekend for more food, drink and family fun – 15 years on from where the festival started. The event kicks off with a new attraction on Friday night, 26 September. The Market Place Chill Out will see hot food, […]
Fifteen years on from where it all began – Taste Cumbria is back in Cockermouth 27-28 Sept!
The flagship Taste Cumbria festival is back! Fifteen years on from where it all began – Taste Cumbria is back in Cockermouth on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September 2025. by Suzanne Elsworth This celebration of food, drink, fabulous flavours and family fun will take place in the heart of the town and promises to […]
Cumbria’s Property Market: Lakes Estates share their key insights for 2025!
Cumbria’s Property Market: Key Insights for 2025 The Cumbrian property market continues to demonstrate resilience and unique characteristics in 2025, offering exciting opportunities for both buyers and sellers. With the Lake District National Park as a backdrop, the region has seen a modest yet sustainable house price growth of 3.5% over the past year, outperforming […]
Introducing the Uptown Art Gallery
Introducing the Uptown Art Gallery Cumberland Council, in partnership with local artists, Tullie, and the University of Cumbria, is bringing vibrant, homegrown art to the heart of Carlisle’s city centre. The Uptown Art Gallery will feature stunning artwork on the fencing and hoarding boards surrounding the Market Square and Greenmarket regeneration project, adding a splash of creativity […]
Transforming Whitehaven: £450,000 investment in Green Market and Duke Street
Transforming Whitehaven: £450,000 investment in Green Market and Duke Street Cumberland Council is pleased to announce the launch of significant improvement works for Green Market and Duke Street in Whitehaven. This transformative initiative, part of the Public Realm Improvement Plan, represents a £450,000 investment made possible through contributions from Sellafield Ltd, the UK Shared Prosperity […]
GDF progress as Areas of Focus identified…
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) to take forward studies and investigations in these areas NWS has published Areas of Focus in the search to find a suitable site and a willing community to host a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF). The areas are within the three communities currently involved in the process, in Mid Copeland and South […]
Dash to Dalston: it is open for business!
Dash to Dalston: it is open for business! by Danni Murphy Dalston is a quaint village that has always been a personal favourite of mine. It is characterized by friendly, independent business owners who ensure all visitors receive a warm welcome. The village is expanding rapidly and proving to be a popular choice for those […]
