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A hotel, event space and shops are included in plans to bring more of the Jennings Brewery site in Cockermouth back into use. The brewery was taken over a year ago with brewing returning to the historic site last summer. In September additional brewing kit was acquired after demand outstripped supply. Now Jennings are asking…

Cumbrian businesses have been shortlisted for the Countryside Alliance Awards – known as the rural Oscars. The firms have been nominated in the awards to represent the region. The awards are an annual celebration of British food and farming, enterprise and heritage through our small hard-working businesses. The awards are now in their 19th year…

Two Lake District chefs will compete in the 2026 BBC series of Great British Menu. Jack Bond, head chef and co-owner of Michelin-starred The Cottage in the Wood in Whinlatter, near Keswick, and Paul Leonard, of the Forest Side in Grasmere, will compete in the popular TV series’ North West heats. They are competing alongside…

Two Cumbrian firms have been shortlisted for national awards celebrating farm shops and delis. Low Sizergh Barn, a family-run farm shop and café near Kendal, is a finalist in the large farm shop of the year category of the Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Award 2026. The Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards recognise independent…

Cumbria remains the British county outside of London with the most Michelin Stars. A ceremony held last night in Dublin revealed the restaurants in the acclaimed Michelin Guide. Thirteen restaurants in Cumbria were awarded Michelin Stars for 2026 – and Forest Side in Grasmere was one of seven to be awarded a Michelin Green Star…

A Lake District restaurant manager has won a prestigious competition. Joel Pennington, of Cottage in the Wood at Whinlatter, near Keswick, has been crowned Gold Service Scholar for 2026. Joel was among 10 front-of-house staff who competed in the scholarship final earlier this year at Kerridge’s Bar & Grill, Corinthia London. Finalists were tasked with…

Seven Cumbrian restaurants have been named among the top 100 restaurants in the UK.

The Lakes Free Range Egg Company has been presented with its King’s Award for Sustainable Development. Following a formal reception at Windsor Castle last year, the official presentation of the King’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category was made to David and Helen Brass and their team at The Lakes’ packing centre and…

Three Cumbrian gastropubs have been named among the UK’s top 100 venues.