South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called on government ministers to give small businesses the same support and relief that charity shops currently receive.

Tim thinks that this support could help small, independent stores thrive and help protect our high...

Rory Stewart, MP for Penrith and the Border, has called on local food and grocery businesses to sign up to an industry campaign to support young unemp...
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling on local residents from across South Lakeland to throw their support behind their local markets. ‘Love Your Loca...
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the passing into law of the Grocery Code Adjudicator Bill, commonly known as the Supermarket Ombudsman, as “rea...
In January of this year the Rheged Centre, Penrith held its first ever indoor car boot sale, and with over 90 stalls and 5000 visitors flocking to sea...
Ian Riddell of Bessy Beck Trout Fishery, pictured will be inspiring shoppers and cooks alike at the April Orton Farmers’ Market (Saturday 13 April) as...
Revitalised Kendal cask ale mecca singled out by national real-ale consumer group. A popular stone-brick village pub has been praised by real-ale advo...
Local business woman Kerry McPhee chose probably the coldest Saturday for 50 years in March to open her new business on the harbour in Maryport – selling ice cream!!! The Lime Shack opened on...
Café Oswald’s at Cranstons Cumbrian Food Hall, Penrith, is hosting an exhibition of prints by local photographer and artist Maria Burton this March and April.
The Damson & Basil Jelly is NEW to the distinctive range comprising of over 120 handmade preserves.
Baby CoCo Bellea.com has been given the ultimate seal of approval from parenting business group Mumpreneurs, winning silver in its Website Awards. Seaton-based couture girls wear brand Baby CoCo...